"As of Right" (AOR) allows qualified nurses who are currently registered in good standing in either a Canadian province or territory or a jurisdiction in the United States to practice for up to six (6) months in Ontario while CNO reviews your application for registration. Good standing means you are not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practice orders, ongoing investigations, interim orders or agreements resulting from complaints or proceedings.
| To be eligible to apply under AOR as a nurse currently registered in a Canadian province or territory: |
To be eligible to apply under AOR as a nurse currently registered in the United States: |
- You must be currently registered in the nursing class equivalent to the one you are applying to
- You must physically live in Ontario to provide nursing care
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- You must be currently registered in the nursing class equivalent to the one you are applying to
- To apply as an RN – you must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree
- To apply as an RPN – you must have a minimum of a diploma in practical nursing
- To apply as an NP – you must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and completion of a university nursing program designed to educate and train NPs
- You must physically live in Ontario to provide nursing care
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You are required to have professional liability insurance or similar protection that extends coverage to Ontario.
If you meet the requirements, please complete this initial assessment form. Please note, this is not an application form. We will notify you within five (5) business days of completing this form of the next steps in this process. If you have questions, please contact Customer Service.
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