, 1. who is the regulatory body for ontario nurses ANSWER college of nurses (CNO)
2. what 2 things do you need to be legally entitled to practice nursing ANSWER
1) valid certificate of registration 2) current college membership
3. 3 protected titles of nurse ANSWER RPN, RN, NP
4. nursing is self-regulated meaning ANSWER nursing profession governs itself through the college
but all members are to act in accordance with practice standards and being competent
5. 2 documents - legislative framework of nursing in Ontario ANSWER regulated health
profes- sions act, 1991 and nursing act, 1991
6. college's role - regulatory function 1 ANSWER promote practice standards
7. college's role - regulatory function 2 ANSWER requirements for entry to practice
8. college's role - regulatory function 3 ANSWER administering quality assurance program (QA)
9. college's role - regulatory function 4 ANSWER enforcing standards and conduct
10. what is the compendium on the cno website ANSWER the compendium contains all of
practice standards and guidelines
11. the outreach program ANSWER help members refresh their knowledge of practice standards, reflect
on their practice and discuss and share nursing practice strategies
12. who comprises the college's governing Council ANSWER nurses who peers have
2. what 2 things do you need to be legally entitled to practice nursing ANSWER
1) valid certificate of registration 2) current college membership
3. 3 protected titles of nurse ANSWER RPN, RN, NP
4. nursing is self-regulated meaning ANSWER nursing profession governs itself through the college
but all members are to act in accordance with practice standards and being competent
5. 2 documents - legislative framework of nursing in Ontario ANSWER regulated health
profes- sions act, 1991 and nursing act, 1991
6. college's role - regulatory function 1 ANSWER promote practice standards
7. college's role - regulatory function 2 ANSWER requirements for entry to practice
8. college's role - regulatory function 3 ANSWER administering quality assurance program (QA)
9. college's role - regulatory function 4 ANSWER enforcing standards and conduct
10. what is the compendium on the cno website ANSWER the compendium contains all of
practice standards and guidelines
11. the outreach program ANSWER help members refresh their knowledge of practice standards, reflect
on their practice and discuss and share nursing practice strategies
12. who comprises the college's governing Council ANSWER nurses who peers have
