Jurisprudence Examination: Study Resources

Overview

• The Jurisprudence Examination is conducted by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• It consists of a learning module with an examination component.
• The examination is open book; applicants can access resources during the exam.
• Familiarization with certain documents is encouraged before taking the exam.

Study Resources

Guide

• Navigating the Online Jurisprudence Examination: Instructions available upon logging into the online examination.

General Information

• About CNO: Information about the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Entry-to-Practice Competencies:
  • For Registered Nurses, Ontario Registered Practical Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners.
  • Detailed competencies for each category.

Practice Standards

• Code of Conduct
• Scope of Practice
• Confidentiality and Privacy: Personal Health Information guidelines.
• Care Provision: Rules about discontinuing or declining to provide care.
• Documentation: Revised standards from 2008.
• Medication: Guidelines on medication administration.
• Nurse Practitioner: Specific standards for NP practice.
• Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship: Revised guidelines.

Practice Guidelines

• Conflict Prevention and Management
• Consent
• Directives
• Independent Practice
• Telepractice
• Different Roles and Unregulated Care Providers

Guides to CNO Processes

• Registration: Procedures for registering as a nurse in Ontario.
• Quality Assurance Program
• Complaint Resolution: How to address complaints at CNO.
• Reporting Guide

Practice Support Resources

• Understanding Restraints
• Disagreeing With Care Plans
• Supporting Learners
• Ask Practice FAQs
• Introduction to the Nursing Act, 1991

Government Legislation

• Health Care Consent Act, 1996
• Nursing Act, 1991: General and Professional Misconduct regulations.
• Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
• Substitute Decisions Act, 1992
• Patient Restraints Minimization Act, 2001

Nurse Practitioner Resources

• Practice Standards: Detailed standards for nurse practitioners.
• Diagnostic and Prescriptive Authority: NP diagnostic and prescriptive roles.
• Reportable Diseases List: Diseases required to be reported in Ontario.

Purpose

• The CNO aims to protect the public by promoting safe nursing practices.

Additional Info

• Social Media: Links to CNO’s social media platforms for updates.
• Contact Information: Located at 101 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, Canada.
• Access & Privacy: Information on requesting accessible versions of documents and privacy terms.

This summary aims to consolidate the key resources and guidelines that are suggested for applicants preparing for the Jurisprudence Examination at the College of Nurses of Ontario.