Course description
The Registered Nurse (RN) Prescribing Course prepares RNs to safely and effectively prescribe authorized medications within their scope of practice. The course focuses on Ontario’s legislative and professional requirements while integrating nursing theory, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and evidence‑informed practice. Learners develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and client education to support safe prescribing and follow‑up care. Successful completion meets the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) entry‑to‑practice competencies for RN prescribing. Learners must be a registered nurse (RN) entitled to practice with the CNO and have 2 years of clinical experience.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Dec. 19, 2026
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery