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Protect the Public
Assessing concerns about the conduct and competence of nurses is one of the ways the College of Nurses of Ontario works to protect the public. Most matters are resolved through remediation and resolution processes.
The College also responds to concerns that a nurse's physical or mental health is affecting, or could affect, their ability to practise nursing. In these situations, after a full assessment of the nurse's health, the College may recommend terms, conditions or limitations on the nurse’s ability to practise nursing while the nurse completes prescribed actions.
This section provides information and resources to help health professionals, nurse employers and members of the public understand and participate in the College's enforcement processes.
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Make a Complaint
Information for members of the public who wish to register a concern about a nurse's conduct.
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File a Report
How employers, facility operators and health professionals can report nurses for misconduct, incompetence, incapacity or sexual abuse.
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Confirm a Nurse’s Status
Resources to help determine whether an individual is registered with the College to practise nursing in Ontario, and whether a nurse is entitled to practise with no restrictions.
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Discipline Decisions
Results of past public discipline hearings held by the College's Discipline Committee.
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Discipline Hearings
Schedule of upcoming discipline hearings and information on how to attending a hearing.
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Unregistered Practitioners
A list of individuals known to the College who have illegally sought employment as a nurse, or illegally held themselves out as a nurse, in Ontario.
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Professional Incorporation
Nurses and other regulated health professionals can incorporate their practice in Ontario. Whether you should depends on a number of factors, such as the nature of your business and your personal financial circumstances. The College recommends you discuss your situation with an accountant or lawyer...
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Sexual Abuse of Patients
Sexual relations between a nurse and patient are always unethical and abusive, and are considered a serious breach of trust. The law recognizes the significant harm that results from the sexual abuse of a patient by a health care professional.
