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0.1 In this Regulation, “registered nurse in the extended class” means a member who holds an extended certificate of registration as a registered nurse; (“infirmière autorisée ou infirmier autorisé de la catégorie supérieure”) “registered nurse in the General class” means a member who holds a General certificate of registration as a registered nurse; (“infirmière autorisée ou infirmier autorisé de la catégorie générale”) “registered practical nurse in the General class” means a member who holds a General certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse. (“infirmière auxiliaire autorisée ou infirmier auxiliaire autorisé de la catégorie générale”)  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
0.2 Where the provisions of this Regulation are inconsistent with the provisions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the provisions of that Act shall prevail and the provisions of this Regulation, to the extent that they are inconsistent with that Act, shall not apply.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. PART II   REGISTRATION Certificates of Registration
1. (1) The following are prescribed as classes of certificates of registration for registered nurses: 1.  General. 2.  Extended. 3.  Temporary. 4.  Special Assignment. 5.  Emergency. 6.  Non-Practising. O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 291/23, s. 1. (2) A registered nurse may not hold more than one class of certificate of registration as a registered nurse at one time.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
1.1 (1) The following are prescribed as classes of certificates of registration for registered practical nurses: 1.  General. 2.  Temporary. 3.  Special Assignment. 4.  Emergency. 5.  Non-Practising. O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 291/23, s. 2. (2) A registered practical nurse may not hold more than one class of certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse at one time.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
1.2 (1) The following are defined as specialties for certificates for a member who is a registered nurse in the extended class: 1.  Primary Health Care. 2.  Paediatrics. 3.  Adult. 4.  Anaesthesia.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A registered nurse in the extended class shall hold a certificate in a specialty mentioned in subsection (1).  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) A registered nurse in the extended class who is issued a certificate in a specialty mentioned in subsection (1) may be issued additional specialty certificates if he or she meets all the requirements in this Regulation relating to those specialty certificates.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) For greater clarity, a specialty certificate defined under subsection (1) is not a class of certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Application for Certificate of Registration
1.3 (1) A person may apply for a certificate of registration in any class by completing an application in the form provided by the Executive Director and submitting it along with any supporting documentation requested by the Executive Director and the applicable fees.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) If a person applies for an extended class certificate of registration, he or she must apply for a specialty certificate in at least one of the specialties of the extended class.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) A person who files an application for a certificate of registration may not make another application for the same class of certificate until the outstanding application has been finally disposed of.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Requirements for Issuance of Certificate of Registration, Any Class
2.1 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a certificate of registration as a registered nurse in the General class, the requirements of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection 2 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant is in compliance with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province certificate as a registered nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 2. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 5 of subsection 2 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of subsection 2 (1) will continue to apply to an applicant where that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by a General certificate of registration as a registered nurse at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Titles — Registered Nurse
2.2 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a registered nurse in the General class shall only use the title “Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “RN” when practising as a nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) If a member is a registered nurse in the General class and a registered practical nurse in the General class, he or she shall only use the title “Registered Practical Nurse” or the abbreviation “RPN” when practising the profession as a registered practical nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. General Certificates Of Registration — Registered Practical Nurse
3.1 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse in the General class, the requirements of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection 3 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant is in compliance with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province certificate as a registered practical nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 4. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 5 of subsection 3 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of subsection 3 (1) will apply to an applicant if that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by a General certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Titles — Registered Practical Nurses
3.2 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a registered practical nurse in the General class shall use only the title “Registered Practical Nurse” or the abbreviation “RPN” when practising as a nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) If a member is a registered practical nurse in the General class and a registered nurse in the General class, he or she shall use only the title “Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “RN” when practising the profession as a registered nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) If a member is a registered practical nurse in the General class and a registered nurse in the extended class, he or she shall use only the title “Registered Nurse Extended Class” or “Nurse Practitioner” and the abbreviation “RN(EC)” or “NP” when practising the profession as a registered nurse in the extended class.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Extended Certificates of Registration
4.1 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a certificate of registration as a registered nurse in the extended class, the requirements of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of subsection 4 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant is in compliance with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province certificate as a registered nurse in the extended class.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 6. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirement of paragraph 6 of subsection 4 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection 4 (1) will continue to apply to an applicant where that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by an extended class certificate of registration at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Titles
4.2 (1) Subject to subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) and 3.2 (3), a registered nurse in the extended class shall use the title “Nurse Practitioner” or the abbreviation “NP” or the title “Registered Nurse Extended Class” or the abbreviation “RN(EC)” when practising as a nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A member holding a primary health care specialty certificate may use the title “Nurse Practitioner — Primary Health Care” or the abbreviation “NP — PHC” when practising in that role.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) A member holding a paediatrics specialty certificate may use the title “Nurse Practitioner — Paediatrics” or the abbreviation “NP — Paediatrics” when practising in that role.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) A member holding an adult specialty certificate may use the title “Nurse Practitioner — Adult” or the abbreviation “NP — Adult” when practising in that role.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) A member holding an anaesthesia specialty certificate may use the title “Nurse Practitioner — Anaesthesia” or the abbreviation “NP — Anaesthesia” when practising in that role.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) Except as permitted by the Act or this Regulation, no other title, designation, variation, abbreviation or an equivalent in another language shall be used by a registered nurse in the extended class.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (7) No member shall use the title “Nurse Practitioner” or any variation or abbreviation thereof, or the designation “Registered Nurse Extended Class” or any variation or abbreviation thereof, unless the member holds an extended class certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (8) No member shall refer to himself or herself as a specialist in any specialty of the extended class unless the member holds a specialty certificate in that specialty.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Temporary Certificates of Registration
5.2 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a certificate of registration in the Temporary class, the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 7 of subsection 5 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in every jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or any proceeding or ongoing investigation or any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant is in compliance with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province certificate as a registered nurse in the case of an application for a Temporary certificate as a registered nurse, or as a registered practical nurse in the case of an application for a Temporary certificate as a registered practical nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 6 of subsection 5 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraph 2 or 7 of subsection 5 (1) will continue to apply to an applicant where that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by a Temporary certificate of registration at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 9. Special Assignment Certificates of Registration
6.1 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a Special Assignment certificate of registration as a registered nurse, the requirements of paragraphs 3 and 4 of subsection 6 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province Special Assignment certificate as a registered nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirement of paragraph 2 of subsection 6 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 of subsection 6 (1) will apply to an applicant if that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by a Special Assignment certificate of registration as a registered nurse at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
6.2 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant for a Special Assignment certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse, the requirements of paragraphs 3 and 4 of subsection 6 (3) of this Regulation are deemed to be met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a nurse in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), “good standing” shall  include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant is in compliance with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the out-of-province Special Assignment certificate as a registered practical nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirement of paragraph 2 of subsection 6 (3) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (5) Despite subsection (1), a requirement set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 of subsection 6 (3) will apply to an applicant if that requirement is a requirement described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (6) If an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Executive Director or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of nursing to the extent that would be permitted by a Special Assignment certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse at any time in the three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Emergency Certificates of Registration
8.1 (1) Where Council approves an examination for the purpose of paragraph 2 of subsection 2 (1) or 3 (1) or paragraph 3 of subsection 4 (1), Council shall determine whether the examination is one for which applicants shall be permitted an unlimited number of attempts to successfully complete that examination or whether the examination is one for which there shall be a limited number of attempts to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. (2) Subject to subsection (3), where Council determines that an examination is one for which there shall be a limited number of attempts, Council shall determine the maximum number of attempts which an applicant shall be permitted to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. (3) Where Council makes a determination under subsection (2), it shall provide for at least three attempts to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. (4) Where Council approved an examination before December 16, 2016, Council shall make a determination as to whether the examination is one for which applicants shall be permitted an unlimited number of attempts to successfully complete that examination or whether the examination is one for which there shall be a limited number of attempts to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. (5) If Council fails to determine the maximum number of attempts applicable to an examination under subsection (2) or (4), Council shall be deemed to have determined that an applicant shall be permitted a maximum of three attempts to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. (6) Nothing in this section shall prevent Council from subsequently determining the maximum number of attempts applicable to an examination under subsection (2). O. Reg. 462/16, s. 11. Examinations — General Class
9. (1) The College shall ensure that an examination that is a requirement for a General class certificate of registration for a registered nurse in the General class or a registered practical nurse in the General class is held at least once every six months.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) An applicant who meets the following requirements is eligible to attempt an examination referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection 2 (1) for a General certificate of registration as a registered nurse: 1.  The person must file a completed examination application form. 2.  The person must pay the required examination fee. 3.  The person must meet the requirement of paragraph 1 of subsection 2 (1). 4.  In respect of an examination for which Council has determined there shall be a limited number of attempts, the person must not have exhausted, after having met the requirement of paragraph 1 of subsection 2 (1), all of the attempts which Council determined were allowable for the applicant to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 12. (3) An applicant who meets the following requirements is eligible to attempt an examination referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection 3 (1) for a General certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse: 1.  The person must file a completed examination application form. 2.  The person must pay the required examination fee. 3.  The person must meet the requirement of paragraph 1 of subsection 3 (1). 4.  In respect of an examination for which Council has determined there shall be a limited number of attempts, the person must not have exhausted, after having met the requirement of paragraph 1 of subsection 3 (1), all of the attempts which Council determined were allowable for the applicant to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 12. (4)-(7) Revoked: O. Reg. 462/16, s. 12. Examinations — Extended Class
9.1 (1) The College shall ensure that an examination in each of the specialties that is a requirement for an extended class certificate of registration, other than anaesthesia, is available at least once every year.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) An applicant who meets the following requirements is eligible to attempt an examination referred to in paragraph 3 of subsection 4 (1) for an extended certificate of registration as a registered nurse: 1.  The person must file a completed examination application form. 2.  The person must pay the required examination fee. 3.  The person must meet the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (1). 4.  The person must meet the requirements of paragraph 2 of subsection 4 (1) for that specialty to which the examination relates. 5.  In respect of an examination for which Council has determined there shall be a limited number of attempts, the person must not have exhausted, after having met the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection 4 (1), all of the attempts which Council determined were allowable for the applicant to successfully complete that examination. O. Reg. 462/16, s. 13. (3), (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 462/16, s. 13. Resignation
10. (1) A member may resign as a member of the College by giving written notice to the College.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A resignation under this section is effective on the date set out in the resignation or on the date it is received by the College, whichever is later.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) A resignation under subsection (1) automatically revokes the certificate or certificates of registration and any specialty certificates to which it applies at the time the resignation becomes effective.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Suspension for Failure to Provide Information
10.1 (1) If a member fails to provide to the College information about the member in the manner and form required under the by-laws, the Executive Director shall give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend one or more of the member’s certificates of registration for failure to provide the information where at least 30 days have passed after notice is given.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Where the Executive Director suspends a member’s certificate of registration under subsection (1), the Executive Director shall lift the suspension upon being satisfied that the required information has been filed with the College and that any fees required under the by-laws for the lifting of that suspension have been paid.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Suspension for Failure to Provide Evidence of Professional Liability Protection
10.2 (1) If the Executive Director requests evidence that the member holds professional liability protection in accordance with the requirements, if any, set out in the by-laws and the member fails to provide that evidence within 14 days of having been requested to do so or such longer period as is specified by the Executive Director, the Executive Director shall give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to provide the evidence where at least 30 days have passed after notice is given.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) If a member holds more than one certificate of registration, a suspension mentioned in subsection (1) applies only to the certificate or certificates in respect of which notice was given.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Where the Executive Director suspends the member’s certificate of registration under subsection (1), the Executive Director shall lift that suspension upon being satisfied that the member holds professional liability protection in accordance with the requirements, if any, set out in the by-laws and that any fees required under the by-laws for the lifting of that suspension have been paid.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Lifting of Certain Suspensions
10.3 Where the Executive Director suspended a certificate of registration pursuant to section 24 of the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Executive Director shall lift the suspension upon being satisfied that,  (a)  all amounts owing to the College at the time of the suspension have been paid; and (b)  any fees required under the by-laws for the lifting of the suspension have been paid.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Revocation
10.4 (1) The Executive Director shall revoke the certificate of registration of a member where, (a)  his or her certificate of registration was suspended pursuant to section 24 of the Health Professions Procedural Code and that suspension continued for at least 30 days; or (b)  his or her certificate of registration was suspended pursuant to subsection 10.1 (1) or 10.2 (1) of this Regulation and the suspension continued for at least 30 days.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) The Executive Director may revoke a certificate of registration of a member if the member has more than one certificate of registration and gives written notice to the College asking that one of his or her certificates of registration be revoked.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) All specialty certificates are revoked at the time that a member’s extended class certificate of registration is revoked.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) The Executive Director shall revoke a specialty certificate of a registered nurse in the extended class if he or she gives written notice to the College asking that his or her specialty certificate be revoked.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Reinstatement, on Application
10.6 (1) A member holding a Non-Practising certificate of registration may apply for reinstatement of the General certificate of registration as a registered nurse or registered practical nurse or the extended certificate of registration as a registered nurse that he or she previously held by submitting a completed application to the Executive Director in the form provided by the Executive Director.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A member who applies for reinstatement of a certificate of registration as a registered nurse in the extended class under subsection (1) shall also apply for reinstatement of one or more specialty certificates that he or she previously held.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the Executive Director may reinstate the member’s certificate of registration if, (a)  the member has paid, (i)  the reinstatement fees required under the by-laws, and (ii)  any other applicable fees required under the by-laws; (b)  the member demonstrates evidence of practice within the three years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant satisfies all other requirements for reinstatement, (i)  as a registered nurse, if he or she is applying for reinstatement of a General certificate of registration as a registered nurse, (ii)  as a registered practical nurse, if he or she is applying for reinstatement of a General certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse, or (iii)  as a registered nurse in the extended class if he or she is applying for reinstatement of an extended certificate of registration as a registered nurse, and in such a case the practice must have included, (A)  clinical practice within each specialty in the extended class for which the member is seeking reinstatement, and (B)  a nursing role within that specialty that required him or her to use, in the treatment of patients, advanced knowledge and decision-making skill in assessment, diagnosis and therapeutics; (c)  the member demonstrates language proficiency and the ability to communicate and comprehend effectively, both orally and in writing, in either English or French, unless the member held a certificate of registration, other than an Emergency, retired or Non-Practising certificate of registration, less than two years before applying for reinstatement or within such longer period as specified by the Executive Director; and (d)  the member successfully completed the examination in nursing jurisprudence approved by Council for applicants for the issuance of the class of certificate for which he or she is seeking reinstatement within five years before the date on which the member met all of the other requirements for reinstatement, unless the member held a certificate of registration, other than an Emergency, retired or Non-Practising certificate of registration, less than five years before applying for reinstatement. O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 291/23, s. 11. (4) A member is ineligible for reinstatement under subsection (3) if any of the provisions set out in clauses 10.5 (4) (a) to (i), with necessary modifications, apply to the member.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Reinstatement, Extended Class
10.7 (1) A member who holds a General certificate of registration as a registered nurse and who formerly held an extended certificate of registration as a registered nurse may apply for the reinstatement of his or her extended certificate of registration by submitting a completed application to the Executive Director in the form provided by the Executive Director.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A member who applies for reinstatement of a certificate of registration as a registered nurse in the extended class under subsection (1) shall also apply for reinstatement of one or more specialty certificates that he or she previously held.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) The Executive Director may reinstate the member’s extended certificate of registration and one or more specialty certificates previously held by the member if, (a)  the member has paid, (i)  the reinstatement fees required under the by-laws, and (ii)  any other applicable fees required under the by-laws; (b)  the member demonstrates evidence of practice as a registered nurse in the extended class within the three years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant satisfied all other requirements for reinstatement, and in such a case the practice must have included, (i)  clinical practice within each specialty in the extended class for which the member is seeking reinstatement, and (ii)  a nursing role within that specialty that required him or her to use, in the treatment of patients, advanced knowledge and decision-making skill in assessment, diagnosis and therapeutics; and (c)  the member successfully completed the examination in nursing jurisprudence approved by Council for applicants for the issuance of an extended certificate of registration within five years before the date on which the member met all of the other requirements for reinstatement, unless the member held an extended class certificate of registration as a registered nurse less than five years before applying for reinstatement.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 14. Extensions
10.7.1 The Executive Director may extend the three-year period referred to in clause 10.5 (3) (b), subclause 10.5 (3) (d) (ii), clause 10.6 (3) (b) or clause 10.7 (3) (b) if the  member or former member satisfies the Executive Director that the  member or former member is safe and competent to engage in the practice of nursing. O. Reg. 509/22, s. 3. Reinstatement, Pursuant to Order
10.8 (1) If a former member’s certificate of registration is ordered to be reinstated by a panel of the Discipline Committee or of the Fitness to Practise Committee, the Executive Director shall reinstate the certificate of registration upon payment of, (a)  the reinstatement fee required under the by-laws; and (b)  any other applicable fees required under the by-laws.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) If a former member’s extended class certificate of registration is reinstated under subsection (1), any specialty certificate that he or she held shall be reinstated unless otherwise ordered.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 462/16, s. 15. Terms, etc.
10.9 (1) The Executive Director may impose on a member’s certificate of registration that is reinstated under this Regulation any terms, conditions or limitations that were imposed on the member’s previously held certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) Nothing in sections 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7 prevents a member or former member from making an application for a new certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (3) An applicant for reinstatement under sections 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7 must meet all the requirements for reinstatement within two years of the date of filing his or her completed application to the Executive Director, but this does not prevent the member or former member from filing a new application for reinstatement.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (4) An applicant for reinstatement under sections 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7 shall be deemed not to have satisfied the requirements for reinstatement if he or she makes a false or misleading statement or representation in the application or supporting documents.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. Declaration
12. (1) A member holding a retired certificate of registration as a registered nurse immediately before January 1, 2013 shall be deemed to be the holder of a Non-Practising certificate of registration as a registered nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. (2) A member holding a retired certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse immediately before January 1, 2013 shall be deemed to be the holder of a Non-Practising certificate of registration as a registered practical nurse.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
12.1 Subject to section 12, every certificate of registration that was in existence immediately before January 1, 2013 is continued as the equivalent certificate of registration under this Regulation and is subject to any terms, conditions and limitations imposed on the certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1.
12.2 If a certificate of registration of a former member was suspended for failure to pay a fee required under the by-laws or any previous legislation before January 1, 2013 and that suspension was in effect immediately before January 1, 2013, that certificate shall be deemed to be revoked 30 days after January 1, 2013.  O. Reg. 175/12, s. 1. PART III   CONTROLLED ACTS Interpretation
13.2 In this Part, “controlled substance” means a controlled substance within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(Canada); (“substance désignée”) “electronic signature” means electronic information that a person creates or adopts in order to sign a document and that is in, attached to or associated with the document; (“signature électronique”) “signature” includes an electronic signature. (“signature”)  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1. Procedures
14. All procedures on tissue below the dermis or below the surface of a mucous membrane are prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 1 of section 4 of the Act.  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1.
15.1 (1) For the purposes of clause 5 (1) (a) of the Act, a registered practical nurse in the general class may perform a procedure set out in subsection (2) if he or she meets all of the conditions set out in subsection (3).  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1. (2) The following are the procedures referred to in subsection (1): 1.  With respect to the care of a wound below the dermis or below a mucous membrane, any of the following procedures: i.  Cleansing. ii.  Soaking. iii.  Irrigating. iv.  Probing. v.  Debriding. vi.  Packing. vii.  Dressing. 1.1  Venipuncture to establish peripheral intravenous access and maintain patency, using a solution of normal saline (0.9 per cent), in circumstances in which, i.  the individual requires medical attention, and ii.  delaying venipuncture is likely to be harmful to the individual. 2.  A procedure that, for the purpose of assisting an individual with health management activities, requires putting an instrument, i.  beyond the point in the individual’s nasal passages where they normally narrow, ii.  beyond the individual’s larynx, or iii.  beyond the opening of the individual’s urethra. 3.  A procedure that, for the purpose of assessing an individual or assisting an individual with health management activities, requires putting an instrument or finger, i.  beyond the individual’s anal verge, or ii.  into an artificial opening into the individual’s body. 4.  A procedure that, for the purpose of assessing an individual or assisting an individual with health management activities, requires putting an instrument, hand or finger beyond the individual’s labia majora. 5.  Treating, by means of psychotherapy technique, delivered through a therapeutic relationship, an individual’s serious disorder of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory that may seriously impair the individual’s judgment, insight, behaviour, communication or social functioning. O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1; O. Reg. 473/19, s. 2; O. Reg. 96/23, s. 1. (3) The following are the conditions referred to in subsection (1): 1.  The registered practical nurse has the knowledge, skill and judgment to perform the procedure safely, effectively and ethically. 2.  The registered practical nurse has the knowledge, skill and judgment to determine whether the individual’s condition warrants performance of the procedure. 3.  The registered practical nurse determines that the individual’s condition warrants performance of the procedure, having considered, i.  the known risks and benefits to the individual of performing the procedure, ii.  the predictability of the outcome of performing the procedure, iii.  the safeguards and resources available in the circumstances to safely manage the outcome of performing the procedure, and iv.  other relevant factors specific to the situation. 4.  The registered practical nurse accepts accountability for determining that the individual’s condition warrants performance of the procedure.  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1. Prescribing, Dispensing, Selling and Compounding a Drug
16. (1) A member shall not engage in conduct that results, directly or indirectly, in a personal or financial benefit that conflicts with his or her professional or ethical duty to a patient as a result of prescribing, dispensing, selling or compounding a drug.  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1. (2) A member who prescribes, dispenses, sells or compounds a drug shall comply with all applicable federal and provincial law related to prescribing, dispensing, selling or compounding a drug.  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1. (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 336/23, s. 1. (4) A member who is authorized to prescribe, sell or compound a drug shall not prescribe, sell or compound a controlled substance except where authorized by subsection 17 (2).  O. Reg. 387/11, s. 1; O. Reg. 111/17, s. 1. Prescribing
16.1 (1) A member who is a registered nurse in the General class is only authorized to prescribe a drug described in Schedule 2 if the member satisfies the requirements in subsections (2) to (5). O. Reg. 336/23, s. 2. (2) A member who is a registered nurse in the General class may only prescribe a drug described in Schedule 2 if all of the following conditions are met: 1.  The member must have a nurse-patient relationship with the patient for whom the drug is prescribed. 2.  The member must prescribe the drug for therapeutic purposes only. 3.  The member must ensure that the following information is recorded on the prescription: i.  The name and address of the person for whom the drug is prescribed. ii.  The name, strength (where applicable) and quantity of the drug that is prescribed. iii.  The directions for use. iv.  The member’s name, address, telephone number, title and registration number issued by the College. v.  The member’s signature. vi.  The date on which the drug is prescribed. vii.  The number of refills, if applicable. 4.  The member must retain a copy of the information recorded on the prescription required under paragraph 3 as part of the patient’s health record. O. Reg. 336/23, s. 2. (3) Where a route of administration or other specification is indicated with respect to a drug described in Schedule 2, a member who is a registered nurse in the General class and who is authorized to prescribe such a drug shall only prescribe the drug in compliance with the specification and in accordance with the route of administration. O. Reg. 336/23, s. 2. (4) A member who is a registered nurse in the General class shall not prescribe a drug described in Schedule 2 unless the member, (a)  has successfully completed education approved by the Council that was specifically designed to educate registered nurses to safely, effectively and ethically prescribe drugs and communicating diagnoses to a patient or their representative where the purpose of that communication is for prescribing a drug; or (b)  is taking part in the education mentioned in clause (a) and prescribes the drug under the supervision of a person who is authorized to prescribe the drug under a health profession Act as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. O. Reg. 336/23, s. 2. (5) A member who is a registered nurse in the General class shall not perform the controlled act of communicating to a patient or their representative a diagnosis made by the member where the purpose of that communication is for prescribing a drug, unless that member, (a)  has successfully completed the education mentioned in clause (4) (a); or (b)  is taking part in the education mentioned in clause (4) (a) and communicates the diagnosis under the supervision of a person who is authorized to prescribe the drug and communicate a diagnosis under a health profession Act as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. O. Reg. 336/23, s. 2.