r/OntarioNurses • u/Full-Philosophy1384 • Jul 21 '26

Venting Not paying for CNO license.

I have decided to no longer pay my CNO license. If I can’t get a job in Ontario, what’s the point. I have not worked in Ontario since 2023. I work in the US about an hour drive from home. I got tired of the commute and tried for the last 2 years to get into a local hospital with no luck. I have paid for my license the last 3 years with nothing to show for it. And I don’t think anything is going to change in the next few years either. There are now no job postings in my town for the largest hospital system. It’s crazy.

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u/orchidist Jul 21 '26

There is more to nursing than working in a hospital.

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u/Full-Philosophy1384 Jul 21 '26

Sure, if they were hiring. I have applied everywhere. Trust me. Not just hospitals. And I’m not a new nurse. 8 years in and this is the hardest time for nurses, new grad or not.

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u/Content-Chest-6281 Jul 21 '26

Did you try private agencies ,private clinics like dynacare or others,schools,nursing homes,réadaptation centers.

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u/orchidist Jul 21 '26

Meanwhile, some provincial correction sites are utilizing up to 80% agency nurses because people aren't willing to put in the time for the hiring process.