Happy Nursing Week! This Nursing Week, the College of Nurses of Ontario is recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of nurses in Ontario and across Canada. Every day, nurses go above and beyond for their patients. Their care and compassion transform patients’ lives. To nurses everywhere on behalf of all of us: thank you, for all that you do. The nursing community is diverse, and we want to celebrate that! RNs, RPNs, and NPs work across different patient populations and practice s

The College of Nurses of Ontario’s Program Approval Framework is an evidence-based tool that evaluates entry-level nursing programs in an objective and standardized manner, ensuring that all graduates have the knowledge, skill and judgement to practice safely. As the nursing regulator in Ontario, our priority is patient safety, making the framework an invaluable tool to us — and several other Canadian nursing regulators who use it. Hear more from representatives from CNO, as well as Megan Wood,

Nurses: have you set your learning goals for 2026? Developing a clear learning plan and practicing daily self-reflection are key parts of the QA Every Day program. Christianne Godard, NP, CNO QA Peer Coach, shares how the QA Program shapes and helps strengthen her practice. Learn more about QA Every Day: https://www.cno.org/quality-assurance/self-assessment | College of Nurses of Ontario