Registered Nurse - Prescribing
This graduate certificate program enables registered nurses (RNs) to expand their role in prescribing medications. In 2023, the Ontario government authorized registered nurses to prescribe medications, subject to specific requirements. This includes addressing certain conditions like contraception, immunizations, smoking cessation, and topical wound care, applicable in long-term care homes and retirement homes. In consultation with stakeholders and using evidence from other jurisdictions to align with legislation, the Registered Nurse – Prescribing program was developed to meet the needs of Ontarians in a safe, efficient way.