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Removing Barriers for Nurse Practitioners
On June 13, 2024, the Council of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) approved legislative amendments that will eliminate existing barriers for nurse practitioners to provide patient care.
Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program (NPPCP)
Expanding Primary Care in Alberta with Nurse Practitioners
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.
Nurse Practitioner Initiatives
The CRNA appreciates the skills and expertise that nurse practitioners (NP) bring to Alberta's health care ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions: Registered Nurse (RN) vs Nurse Practitioner (NP)
An FAQ page clarifying the differences between Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), including roles, responsibilities, education, and career paths.
Standards
Standards set out the minimum expectations that registrants must meet or exceed in their practice.
Introducing the CRNA's Revised Practice Guidance Framework
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.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registration Statement
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to efficient, consistent and transparent registration practices for all applicants.
Who We Regulate
The CRNA regulates registered nurses, certified graduate nurses, nurse practitioners, graduate nurses and graduate nurse practitioners.
Understanding Nursing Regulation
The CRNA provides information to help both registrants and the public understand nursing regulations.
CRNA Regulatory Video & Webinar Series
Learn how Right-touch relational regulation shapes the way we regulate in the public interest.
Scope of Practice
The CRNA provides information to help registrants understand standards and work within their scope of practice.
News
Stay up to date with the latest news from the CRNA.
Our Regulatory Philosophy
The CRNA exists to protect the public under the Health Professions Act (HPA) and we are proud to accomplish this using a Right-touch relational regulatory approach.
Feedback Needed on Standards and Guidelines
The CRNA regularly asks for input from the public as it develops and revises the standards and guidelines to ensure they are evidence informed and align with best practice.
Complaints
The CRNA is responsible for addressing complaints made about the conduct of its registrants.
Guidelines
Guidelines identify principles, provide direction, clarify roles and responsibilities, and provide a framework for decision-making.
The CRNA is Recognized with a Regulatory Achievement Award
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is honoured to be the recipient of the Regulatory Achievement Award from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
CRNA Reports Nursing Registration on the Rise in Alberta
Oct. 31, 2023 (Edmonton, AB) — The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is pleased to share record-breaking permit renewal numbers for the 2023-2024 practice year.
Standards of Practice Webinar
How We Operate
We protect and serve the public interest using Right-touch regulation.
Annual Permits are Required to Practice
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.
Happy National Nursing Week 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.
Record-breaking Renewal Rates at the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Oct. 25, 2024 (Edmonton, AB) — The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is pleased to share record-breaking permit renewal rates for the 2024-2025 practice year.
Feedback Needed on Draft Standards
The CRNA regularly asks for input from the public as it develops and revises standards, guidelines and other documents to ensure they are evidence informed and align with best practice.
COVID-19
The CRNA provides updates related to COVID-19.
Renewal 2023-2024: Registration on the Rise in Alberta
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is pleased to share record-breaking permit renewal numbers for the 2023-2024 practice year.
Registered Nurse (RN) vs Nurse Practitioner (NP): Understanding the Difference
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.
Notice Regarding Canada Health Infoway's (CHI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool
Individuals who are interested in using the tool will need to submit a privacy impact assessment to the OIPC for review and comment.
CRNA Reports Positive Impact
July 17, 2023 (Edmonton, AB) — The CRNA is transforming its application process to offer fast, affordable and predictable pathways for internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking licensure in Alberta, effective April 4, 2023.
Public Advisory - Charrybelle Talaue
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) has received information that a person by the name of Charrybelle Talaue has identified herself as a registered nurse (RN) in Alberta in order to seek employment.
College Context: What is a Regulatory College?
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?
Record-breaking Renewal Rates at the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is pleased to share record-breaking permit renewal rates for the 2024-2025 practice year.
Keeping Nurses Informed | COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Requests: Patient FAQ
COVID-19 News
Employer Newsletter - Jan. 20, 2025
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
Medical Assistance in Dying
On March 17, 2021, changes were made to the medical assistance in dying law (MAID) federal regulations. The revised law mainly modifies MAID eligibility criteria and safeguards in response to the Superior Court of Québec’s 2019 Truchon decision.
Employer Newsletter - Aug. 1, 2025
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
Standards for RNs and NPs
The CRNA develops standards that set the minimum expectations of RNs and NPs.
Employer Newsletter - Oct. 2, 2024
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
New Pathways to Nursing Licensure in Alberta
April 4, 2023 (Edmonton, AB) — The CRNA is transforming its application process to offer fast, affordable and predictable pathways for internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking licensure in Alberta, effective April 4, 2023.
Nursing Education Program Approval
Legislation
Registrants must follow the federal and provincial legislation and regulations that govern nursing practice.
Employer Newsletter - Dec. 23, 2024
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
How Standards are Created
CRNA standards are developed and revised using best practices and a safety lens to protect and serve the public interest.
Employer Newsletter - July 17, 2024
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
Record Numbers of Registered Nurse Permits Issued in Alberta
On April 4, 2023, CRNA announced a new equitable process to remove many of the barriers that previously existed for internationally educated nurses (IENs). The new process is faster as well as more affordable, predictable, transparent and fair.
Council and Regulatory Committee Applications Now Being Accepted
Recruitment for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Council and regulatory committees opens on Jan. 13, 2025.
Employer Newsletter - July 21, 2025
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
Employer Newsletter - Sept. 23 2024
As a collaborator in Alberta's health care ecosystem, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is committed to supporting employers in fostering a professional, competent and ethical nursing workforce through Right-touch relational regulation.
Ensuring Balanced Perspectives on Council and Regulatory Committees
Recruitment for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Council and regulatory committees opens on Jan. 13, 2025.
Fee Structure for 2025-2026
51 Result for nurse practitioners