CARNA's practice year runs from October 1 to September 30. Anyone intending to practice in Alberta as an RN, NP or CGN must renew their permit prior to September 30 in order to practice as of October 1. This includes those in clinical practice settings as well as administration, research, education and policy. The deadline for submitting renewal applications is September 1; applications submitted after September 1 will be charged a $50 late fee.

Members and employers are responsible for ensuring individuals have a valid practice permit prior to commencing employment, including orientation. Nurses practicing in Alberta without a CARNA practice permit will not have liability protection under the Canadian Nurses Protective Society.

Renew before Sept.1 for 2011 Practice year
Online renewal is available as of June 28. Email notices for the 2011 practice year will be sent the last week of June. Your notice will include whether you have been selected to participate in the Continuing Competence basic or advanced audit. If you did not receive an email notification, you can still renew online by logging in to MyCARNA. All you need is your user name (registration number) and password. If you've forgotten or don't know your password please contact Registration at 780.451-0043 or toll free in Canada 1.800.252.9392

Non-Practicing Membership
If you will not be practicing as of Oct. 1, you have the option of choosing a non-practicing membership. You must still complete reporting on the 2010 practice year to maintain good standing with CARNA.