Alberta registered nurse assessment program
To become a registered nurse in Alberta, internationally educated applicants may be required to complete the Alberta Registered Nurse Assessment Program (ARNAP).
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Alberta registered nurse assessment program
- Where are the assessments done?
- How much does the ARNAP cost?
- How do I prepare for the assessment?
- How do I schedule an assessment?
- What is the ARNAP?
- What if I don’t live in Canada?
- What if I don't complete the ARNAP?
- How long do the assessments take?
- Can I retake or repeat the assessment?
- What happens after the assessment?
What is the ARNAP?
The ARNAP is a standardized exam that tests the knowledge, skill and judgement of IENs seeking nursing registration in Alberta. The program was created by Touchstone Institute in collaboration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).
The ARNAP is a one-day exam consisting of two parts:
- Multiple choice question examination – up to 97 questions (2.5 hours of writing time)
- Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) – 12 stations (13 minutes each)
The ARNAP may include clinical content from the following areas:
- ambulatory care
- community/public health
- complex continuing care
- emergency care
- geriatrics
- intensive/critical care
- medical
- mental health
- obstetrics/Maternal-newborn
- palliative care
- pediatric and adolescent health
- rehabilitation
- surgical