Which organization sets the standards for nursing practice in Ontario?

• A. CNO
• B. RNAO
• C. Canadian Nurses Association
• D. Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions

Answer: (A)

Ontario's nursing practice standards are set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the regulator for the nursing profession in the province. The CNO establishes entry-to-practice competencies, practice standards, and ethical guidelines that nurses must follow to protect the public. It also handles licensure and investigates concerns about practice, ensuring accountability. Other organizations like RNAO are professional associations that provide resources and advocacy but do not regulate licensure or enforce standards. The Canadian Nurses Association operates at the national level on ethics and policy, not provincial regulation, and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is focused on labor issues. So the governing body responsible for setting nursing standards in Ontario is the College of Nurses of Ontario.