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Registration requirements

Approved nursing education programs

Nurses applying to CARNA need a baccalaureate degree in nursing to practise in Alberta. See the list of CARNA approved programs offered in Alberta.

English language proficiency

All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English to a level sufficient to engage in safe, competent, ethical nursing care.

Exam requirement

Before you can apply to practise in Alberta, you must pass the exam requirements. Find everything you need to know to prepare and write your exam.

  • NCLEX-RN exam
  • Common questions about the NCLEX-RN
  • Nurse practitioner exams
  • Custom testing arrangements

Continuing competence

Plan and carry out your annual professional development with CARNA's Continuing Competence Program (CCP).

Currency of practice

Find out how to meet CARNA's practice hours requirements and what to do next.

Fitness to practice (FTP)

Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about fitness to practise.

Jurisprudence 2020 course

After May 1, 2019, applicants will need to complete an eLearning course on jurisprudence.

Reporting criminal history

All applicants and regulated members must disclose any criminal history.

Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct course

All registered nurses and nurse practitioners are required to complete this new requirement.

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Registration requirements
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English language proficiency
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Common questions about the NCLEX-RN
Nurse practitioner exams
Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam (CNPE)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
Custom testing arrangements
Continuing competence
Currency of practice
Fitness to practice (FTP)
Jurisprudence 2020 course
Reporting criminal history
Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct course
Provisional permit holders FAQ
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