The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has asked us to work on regulations to expand the scope of practice for NPs, RNs and RPNs. These changes will increase patients’ choice of and access to health care services.

To be notified about ongoing work on changes to nursing scope of practice, watch the News section of cno.org The Standard, and our social media channels, including FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and Instagram for more info.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

The Ministry of Health is exploring changes to expand NP scope of practice. These changes are intended to increase patient access to timely health care services and reduce barriers to patient care.

Stay tuned for more information.

Registered Nurses (RNs)

Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)