Maintain your permit
Renewing your permit
Find everything you need to know about how to renew your registration with CARNA.
Taking leave or retiring
Whether you're leaving the profession or taking a break, there are a few steps you need to take to finish up the practice year.
Returning to practice
Choosing to return to nursing practice in Alberta after a hiatus? Here's where you'll learn what you need to do to become a practising RN again.
Fees and payments
Find out costs for assessments, permits, exams and registration.
RN prescribing and ordering diagnostic tests
Registered nurses who meet certain requirements can become authorized to prescribe common medications and order diagnostic tests within a specific clinical practice setting.
Self-employed practice
Find information on how nurses who meet the requirements to hold an active practice permit may choose to engage in a self-employed practice.
Verification of registration
If you are applying for registration outside of Alberta, follow these steps to verify your registration with the regulatory body you are applying to.
Registration help
Find answers to common questions about maintaining your registration.