If you plan to register as a nurse in Ontario, you must first pass a registration exam approved by CNO's Council for the nursing category for which you are applying (RN, RPN or NP).
RN applicants: You must first pass the NCLEX-RN.
RPN applicants: You must first pass the REx-PN (if writing in 2022 and onward).
NP applicants: You must first pass an approved exam for your specialty.
Some applicants may already have written an exam that meets this requirement. See Examinations for a list of exams the CNO accepts for RN, RPN and NP applicants. You must report to CNO for its review all attempts on any CNO-approved exam.
Exam accommodation is available to those who qualify. See Requesting Accommodation for details.
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Has CNO said you can apply to write your registration exam?
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We will tell you when you are eligible to write your exam. Call Customer Service for questions about exam eligibility.
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Follow instructions about arranging a date to write your exam.
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Pay the fees and write your exam.
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Receive your results. Did you pass?
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Requirement Met
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Do you have any more chances left to write your exam?
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Retake your exam.
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