Passing the registration exam is one requirement. CNO separately assesses the full registration requirements for each applicant.
CNO assesses whether your nursing education meets the requirement for the category you are applying to.
You must meet CNO's evidence-of-practice requirement or an approved route to satisfy it.
RN: NCLEX-RN · RPN: REx-PN · NP: applicable CNO-approved NP exam/CNPLE pathway.
Tests Ontario nursing law, regulation, CNO by-laws and professional standards.
Complete the current CNO Transition to Practice requirement when it applies to your category/application.
Meet CNO's English or French language proficiency requirement using an accepted route.
Provide evidence that meets the registration requirement for authorization to practise/work in Canada where applicable.
CNO assesses conduct, registration history and other suitability-to-practise information required by the application.
Application, exam and registration fees are separate and may change. Confirm the current fee schedule before paying.
| Application category | Exam | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| RN | NCLEX-RN | Open RN guide |
| RPN | REx-PN | Open RPN guide |
| NP | CNPLE/current CNO-approved pathway | Open NP guide |
Fee snapshot verified Aug. 9, 2026: CNO lists $40 plus applicable taxes for the jurisprudence exam. After payment, candidates receive a 30-day access period and may reattempt within that period under CNO's current rules.
CNO jurisprudence exam page