Highlights
COVID-19 vaccine exemption expires
As of March 31, 2024, legislative exemptions that allowed Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to administer the COVID-19 vaccine without an order expired. The exemption, which was put into place in 2021, has only applied for nurses practicing in certain organizations that have an agreement with the Minister of Health related to administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
This means that as of April 1, 2024, RNs and RPNs require an order to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
RNs and RPNs will be able to administer the vaccine with an order provided they are in a setting where they are supported by employer policies.
CNO releases metrics report
CNO has released its fourth annual report that tracks the organization’s achievements and initiatives to support public safety and the health care system.
The College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) measures and reports, in a standardized manner, how CNO is acting in the public interest. This report is a Ministry of Health requirement of all 26 Ontario health regulators.
Among CNO’s highlights in 2023 was our focus on modernizing applicant assessment, the continued success of the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership, updating the Code of Conduct, developing a new Scope of Practice standard and more.
Click here for more information about CPMF and to read our 2023 report.
Check out three new videos
CNO has three new videos to help you understand the Scope of Practice standard.
The Scope of Practice standard helps nurses to make informed decisions about what activities they can perform safely and competently for their clients. In the series of short videos, you can learn more about the standard and its key concepts of authority, context and competence.
In the videos, nurses speak about the importance of understanding the Scope of Practice standard, how CNO helps make the information accessible and relatable and how it is relevant to your practice.
Check out the videos, which are only available in English.
We want to hear from you at the 2024 AdvantAge Convention
Come say hi to CNO at the 2024 AdvantAge Convention on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 and Thursday, April 18, 2024.
The education and networking event focuses on senior-care in Ontario and features keynotes speakers, discussion panels and dozens of booths.
CNO will be at one of those booths and we encourage you to say hello and ask any practice questions you may have.
The conference will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel at 123 Queen St. W. You can learn more on the AdvantAge Ontario website.
