The Ontario government is reviewing proposed changes under the Nursing Act, 1991 to expand the scope of practice for RPNs. You can see the changes on the Regulatory Registry, a government website that shares information on new, amended or approved regulations.
If government approves the regulation, RPNs who have the relevant competence will be able to independently initiate specific controlled acts without an order in certain practice settings. These changes are intended to increase patient access to timely health care services and reduce barriers to patient care.