July 15, 2025
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) has not yet assessed whether the use of CHI's AI scribe service will comply with the Health Information Act (HIA). Individuals who are interested in using the tool will need to submit a privacy impact assessment to the OIPC for review and comment.
June 18, 2025
The CRNA's Council has approved the permit fee structure for the 2025-2026 practice year.
June 12, 2025
As part of the annual permit renewal process, registrants must continue to meet all the requirements to demonstrate they practise in an ethical, safe and competent manner.
May 20, 2025
This year, the CRNA is conducting a QA review to confirm participation in the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) by registrants.
Registrants of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) must renew their permits annually to continue practising in Alberta.
May 14, 2025
This National Nursing Week, the CRNA’s Council celebrates all nurses —in every role, stage and place.
May 12, 2025
National Nursing Week takes place on an annual basis to celebrate the contributions of nurses, and to bring awareness to the nursing profession in Canada. This year, National Nursing Week runs from May 12 to May 18.
April 29, 2025
Registrants of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) are required to practise using their legal names.
Feb. 21, 2025
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is proud to share that our CEO and Registrar, Joy Peacock has received a King Charles III Coronation Medal.
The deadline to submit an expression of interest for serving on Council or a regulatory committee is days away. Applications close on Feb. 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
Feb. 13, 2025
The College of Registered Nurses (CRNA) has a busy year ahead filled with public engagement opportunities and events in support of our regulatory mandate. Read more for a preview of what to expect from the CRNA in 2025.
Jan. 15, 2025
Responses to a survey in summer 2024 are helping modernize the CRNA's standards of practice.
Jan. 13, 2025
Recruitment for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Council and regulatory committees is now open.
Oct. 25, 2024
For the second consecutive year, a record number of registrants renewed their permits with the CRNA to continue practising nursing in Alberta.
Jan. 2, 2025
Recruitment for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Council and regulatory committees opens on Jan. 13, 2025.
Dec. 16, 2024
Both RNs and NPs share a commitment to patient well-being, but each has distinct responsibilities. Understanding the differences helps patients make informed choices and enhances collaboration across Alberta’s health care system.
Nov. 4, 2024
The CRNA is one of 29 self-governing regulatory colleges named in Alberta’s Health Professions Act (HPA). How is a regulatory college different from an educational college?
Oct. 10, 2024
The CRNA's standards of practice clearly identify what is expected of registrants in the delivery of safe, competent and ethical care.
Sept. 30, 2024
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and honour the survivors, their families, and the countless Indigenous children who never made it home.
Sept. 23, 2024
CRNA has introduced a new model of practice guidance to support registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in delivering high-quality care that aligns with professional standards, ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Sept. 10, 2024
Learn more about how many organizations contribute to Alberta's health care ecosystem and have various roles, responsibilities and interactions with the nursing profession.
July 30, 2024
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is working with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) to facilitate uninterrupted care for wildfire evacuees who are seeking refuge in British Columbia.
July 11, 2024
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) works closely with employers and other collaborators in Alberta's health care ecosystem to ensure that only licensed individuals are practising. The CRNA has a number of processes and tools in place to support employers.
June 25, 2024
The College's commitment to customer service, innovation and excellence in regulation is garnering international accolades.
June 24, 2024
Regulatory bodies like the College play a crucial role in addressing historical injustices and ensuring that health care professionals provide equitable care to all patients, particularly Indigenous Peoples.
June 17, 2024
The legacy of the Indian hospital system continues to manifest in contemporary health care challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples in Treaty areas 6, 7 and 8 and Métis homelands within Alberta, and across the country.
June 14, 2024
Permit fees for the 2024-2025 practice year have remained the same as the previous practice year.
June 10, 2024
The Indian hospital system represents a dark chapter in history, characterized by systemic racism and segregation that continues to impact Indigenous communities today.
June 4, 2024
Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
May 6, 2024
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is a finalist in the 2024 Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards, in the category of Best Achievement in Operational Excellence to Deliver Business Transformation.
April 25, 2024
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) commends the Government of Alberta and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA) for their initiative and leadership to expand Albertans access to primary care.
March 28, 2024
The 2022-2023 practice year saw the College advance ground-breaking changes in how we register nurses, assist applicants and utilize technology. The annual report outlines our achievements for the year, and features statistics and facts that illustrate our successes.
March 5, 2024
The CRNA does not endorse any individuals or agencies making claims of guaranteed permits or faster application times.
Jan. 31, 2024
The deadline for registrants to submit an expression of interest for serving on Council or a regulatory committee is only two days away. Applications close on Feb. 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Members of the public are still able to submit an expression of interest to serve as a public member on a regulatory committee until Feb. 9, 2024.
Jan. 15, 2024
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is seeking registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) to fill registrant vacancies on its Council. We are also looking for RNs, NPs and members of the public to fill vacancies on select regulatory committees.
Jan. 12, 2024
The CRNA continues to strive for Right-touch regulatory excellence. Read about how we are approaching virtual care.
Jan. 2, 2024
Recruitment for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Council and regulatory committees opens on Jan. 15, 2024.
Dec. 19, 2023
On April 4, 2023, the CRNA announced a new equitable process to remove many of the barriers that previously existed for internationally educated nurses. There has been great interest in this announcement, so the CRNA will be publishing weekly statistics to demonstrate the impact of the changes.
Dec. 8, 2023
Did you know the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) has many processes and supports in place to make the process of applying for a permit simple and convenient for applicants?
Nov. 17, 2023
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) has received information that a person by the name of Charrybelle Talaue, also known as Charrybelle Perez Talaue and Charrybelle Talaue Baldesancho, has identified herself as a registered nurse (RN) in Alberta in order to seek employment.
Oct. 31, 2023
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is pleased to share record-breaking permit renewal numbers for the 2023-2024 practice year. Registrants, including registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are required to renew their permits annually to ensure that they meet the requirements to safely practise in Alberta.
Oct. 3, 2023
The CRNA's Council bids farewell to four members and welcomes three new ones.
Oct. 2, 2023
Any member of the public can easily verify whether a nurse holds a permit from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) by using our free, online, Find a Nurse tool.
Sept. 5, 2023
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is embracing technology and offering registrants a new convenient and secure way to access their permits digitally. Registrants will now be able to download their permits from College Connect.
July 17, 2023
This program supports any individual who wishes to become a registered nurse and meets all the requirements except for currency of practice (hours).
June 12, 2023
The CRNA continues to process significant numbers of new applications from those seeking licensure as a registered nurse in Alberta.
July 7, 2023
For someone to use a protected health-care title and designation, they must receive a permit to be a registrant with the corresponding regulatory college.
May 2, 2023
The CRNA is committed to reviewing supporting documents related to applications as quickly as possible.
March 31, 2023
Upon government proclamation, new and revised nursing policy documents will come into effect due to Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2). These documents outline the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) expectations of registrants.
March 30, 2023
The fee schedule for the upcoming practice year is now available.
March 27, 2023
The CRNA's Council and the Government of Alberta have approved amendments to the Registered Nurses Profession Regulation, which come into force on March 31, 2023.
March 14, 2023
The College had a pivotal fiscal year. The annual report and financials released today showcase the work taken to effectively enhance the College's ability to regulate the profession in the public's interest.
Jan. 10, 2023
In early 2023, the CRNA, in partnership with regulators in British Columbia and New Brunswick, will pilot a new registration process for internationally educated nurses (IENs).
Dec. 21, 2022
Registering as a licensed practical nurse allows an applicant to work while completing the assigned items from their assessment to become a registered nurse.
Dec. 16, 2022
The CRNA is committed to reducing barriers for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to practise nursing. IENs represent ten per cent of the nurses with permits to practice in Alberta. As a regulator, our role is to serve the public interest.
Dec. 9, 2022
Innovations are happening to how internationally educated nurses meet the language requirements for a permit.
Nov. 9, 2022
Individuals that recently graduated from a nursing program and first-time nurses in Canada must pass a final nursing exam, the NCLEX-RN, to be able to practise.
Nov. 2, 2022
As part of our efforts to transform the application process, the CRNA now recognizes bridging programs approved in other jurisdictions by their regulatory authorities.
Oct. 28, 2022
Currency of practice demonstrates that an applicant has sufficient experience providing nursing services — whether in clinical settings, administration, education or research.
Oct. 13, 2022
The CRNA and its Council are pleased to announce the appointment of two new registrant members and one new public representative member to Council.
Oct. 12, 2022
The CRNA has made strategic changes to the application processes for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to increase its contribution to Alberta's health-care system.
Sept. 5, 2022
Health Canada has chosen a nurse with experience in all practice domains to take on the role of the chief nursing officer.
June 29, 2022
On September 30, 2022, Councillor Nicole Letourneau’s term as chair of Council expires. The College would like to recognize and thank Councillor Letourneau for her service as Council chair for the past two years.
June 7, 2022
At its March 2022 meeting, the CRNA Council voted to implement a new competency-based selection and appointment process for filling regulated member vacancies on Council.
Apr. 11, 2022
The 2020-2021 annual report outlines the statistics, facts and achievements of the CRNA over the past year.
Oct. 27, 2021
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) and the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) have signed an agreement to launch a pilot program that will reduce barriers and facilitate interjurisdictional registration for RNs and NPs.
Nov. 25, 2021
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) and the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) have signed an agreement for a virtual care permit program.
May 13, 2021
Masks are a critical public health measure that help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Only in certain circumstances are individuals exempt from wearing a mask in indoor public settings.