Are you interested in a career in cosmetic nursing? If so, there are some things you should know. In this issue’s “Dear CNO”, we have an expert answer from a CNO advanced practice consultant.

This month’s highlights include reminders for how you can make a difference on Council and committees, the next Council meeting and CNO’s outreach at a long-term care conference.

At the Canadian Network for Agencies of Regulation (CNAR) conference in Vancouver, BC, CNO Director of Professional Conduct, Carolyn Gora, highlighted the Nurses' Health Program (NHP), from which nurses with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders that may be impacting their practice can seek support. 

Annual Membership Renewal is now open. Your fees support the important work of protecting the public by promoting patient safety.  

The Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

On Nov. 6, 2023, the Ontario government has set the stage for Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ontario to become authorized to communicate diagnoses and prescribe specific medications for their patients.