IEN - Nursing in Ontario

In this course, students will explore and gain knowledge and skills related to professional nursing practice in Ontario and Canada. Specifically, students will explore the regulatory processes, organizational infrastructures of nursing in Ontario, the ethical foundations of nursing and professional accountabilities through the lens of the College of Nurses of Ontario entry to practice competencies. Registered Nurse (RN) roles/responsibilities, current issues/trends in health care, and health care delivery in Ontario and Canada is a key focus of this course. The roles and influences of RNs related to health care policy, political process, leadership, Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples across Canada, and creating/sustaining change in order to foster client and societal health are addressed.

Starting April 1, 2025, the nursing education requirements for RN and RPN applicants wanting to practice in Ontario will change. - Please ensure you have connected with the CNO to determine how the New Nursing Education Requirements for RN and RPN applicants affect your personal situation.

Notes:

Minimum passing grade for this course is 65%.
Course Resource - Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
Standard and Guidelines, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Best Practice Guideline, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Course Delivery Method:

This course is delivered Online Asynchronously. For more information on the delivery methods, click here.