The 2025 Annual Report highlights growth in registration, modernization of regulatory processes, expanded support for quality practice, strengthened professional conduct processes, and continued progress on reconciliation, governance, and financial sustainability.
2025 Annual Report – Contents
Intro & Executive Summary
The 2025 Annual Report highlights the College’s regulatory work, strategic priorities, and commitment to public protection, transparency, and reconciliation.
Council
This section outlines the College’s governance structure, Council membership, committee work, and key bylaw changes that strengthened oversight and accountability.
Applications & Registration
Registration data from 2025 reflects record growth, expanded pathways for internationally educated nurses, and continued demand across all registration categories.
Complaints and Investigations
In 2025, the College experienced the highest number of complaints on record, with a strong focus on timely investigation, competency concerns, and public safety.
Quality Practice
Quality Practice initiatives supported safe and ethical nursing practice through expanded guidance, continuing competency oversight, and resources for evolving care models.
Finance
The College remained financially strong, supported by increased registration volumes and sustained investment in regulatory operations.
Area of Focus
Quality Practice and Evolving Care Models
Quality practice efforts in 2025 emphasized strengthening the Continuing Competency Program through enhanced resources, improved online learning tools, and a refined review process. These initiatives supported registrants’ lifelong learning while ensuring ongoing competence and public protection.
In 2025, the College focused on responding to evolving practice models, including self‑employed, agency, and virtual nursing care. New and updated practice directions, along with increased consultation support, clarified expectations and helped registrants deliver safe, competent, and ethical care in diverse settings.
As we close out 2025, I am inspired by the collective progress demonstrated by the College, our Council, and the dedicated registered nurses and nurse practitioners we govern.
-Deb Elias RN, CEO/Registrar