October 2026
Council approves changes to the Scope of Practice and Medication standards
CNO's Scope of Practice standard and Medication practice standard.

This Month’s Articles

The Standard
Oct 07, 2026

The standard, which comes into effect on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, now includes new content about using artificial intelligence and other new technologies. 

The Standard
A nurse documenting on a mobile workstation.
Oct 14, 2026

A nurse asks when a designated recorder can document care on behalf of the team during a medical emergency.

The Standard
An illustration of a video player with the Quality Assurance logo.
Oct 14, 2026

Hear QA Peer Coaches share practical advice on reflection, goal-setting and professional growth.

The Standard
 Illustration of a CNO newspaper.
Oct 14, 2026

Check MYM for QA Assessment, a new process for observing Council meetings and join CNO’s Employee Reference Group.

Summarized Decisions