CNO JURISPRUDENCE (CLASS 2) EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What does the CNO jurisprudence exam assess - ANS assesses an applicant's knowledge and
understanding of the laws, regulations, by-laws, practice standards and guidelines that govern
the nursing profession in Ontario.
how is the examination completed
-how long are the results valid for - ANS The examination is completed online through a
secure website that can only be accessed by applicants to the College.
-Examination results are valid for five years.
The jurisprudence examination assesses the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the
nursing profession in Ontario in terms of: - ANS 1. Nursing regulation
2. Scope of practice
3. Professional responsibility and accountability
4. Ethical practice
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, 5. The nurse-client relationship
how long do you have to write it
-how long is it to write - ANS -The RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination consists of 150
multiple-choice questions.
-Applicants have 3 hours and 15 minutes to write the examination.
what can applicants use during the exam - ANS -The jurisprudence examinations are "open-
book" exams, which means that applicants can access and use paper, electronic, or online
resources (e.g., laws, regulations, the College's practice standards) while writing the
examination.
-However, since there is a time limit and a wide range of material covered, it is strongly
recommended that applicants do a thorough review of the recommended study material
before taking the examination.
-The examination is intended to be written by individuals working on their own.
-It cannot be written together with other applicants.
Examination Fee - ANS -There is a fee of $40 (CDN), plus applicable taxes, to write the
jurisprudence examination.
-Applicants can pay the fee through the examination website.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
What does the CNO jurisprudence exam assess - ANS assesses an applicant's knowledge and
understanding of the laws, regulations, by-laws, practice standards and guidelines that govern
the nursing profession in Ontario.
how is the examination completed
-how long are the results valid for - ANS The examination is completed online through a
secure website that can only be accessed by applicants to the College.
-Examination results are valid for five years.
The jurisprudence examination assesses the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the
nursing profession in Ontario in terms of: - ANS 1. Nursing regulation
2. Scope of practice
3. Professional responsibility and accountability
4. Ethical practice
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
, 5. The nurse-client relationship
how long do you have to write it
-how long is it to write - ANS -The RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination consists of 150
multiple-choice questions.
-Applicants have 3 hours and 15 minutes to write the examination.
what can applicants use during the exam - ANS -The jurisprudence examinations are "open-
book" exams, which means that applicants can access and use paper, electronic, or online
resources (e.g., laws, regulations, the College's practice standards) while writing the
examination.
-However, since there is a time limit and a wide range of material covered, it is strongly
recommended that applicants do a thorough review of the recommended study material
before taking the examination.
-The examination is intended to be written by individuals working on their own.
-It cannot be written together with other applicants.
Examination Fee - ANS -There is a fee of $40 (CDN), plus applicable taxes, to write the
jurisprudence examination.
-Applicants can pay the fee through the examination website.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
