New RN exam: Let’s get back to the facts

In 2015, 84 percent of graduates of a registered nursing (RN) educational program in Ontario passed the new exam needed to begin working as a nurse.

Yet, despite these very good results, which are close to pass rates on the previous exam, unsubstantiated rumours and inaccurate information continue to be spread by others in the health care community. This is causing unnecessary confusion and fear for graduates and the public.