College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
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Medical Assistance in Dying
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Frequently Asked Questions: Registered Nurse (RN) vs Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Patient and Public Support Services
Support for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Indigenous Advisory Work
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflecting on Indigenous History Month and Equity in Nursing Practice
Remembering the Children
National Indigenous History Month Honours History, Heritage and Diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
For Years, Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Shared What They Witnessed.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Trans Patient Care Guide for Health Care Professionals
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Council Highlights from June 2025
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GP 1 - Council Charter
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GP 3 - Safe Disclosure (Whistleblower) Policy
GP 4 - Equity, Diversity and Anti-Harassment Policy
GP 5 - Council Chair’s Charter
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GP 7 - Executive Governance Charter
GP 8 - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Registrar’s Charter
GP 9 - Council Vice Chair Charter
GP 10 - Competence Committee Charter
GP 11 - Registration Committee Charter
GP 12 - Registration Review Committee Charter
GP 13 - Complaint Review Committee Charter
GP 14 - Hearing Tribunal Charter
GP 15 - Appeals Committee Charter
GP 16 - Repealed
GP 17 - Nominating Committee Charter
GP 18 - Leadership Review and Governance Committee (LRGC) Charter
GP 19 - Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) Charter
GP 20 - Pension Compliance Committee (PCC) Charter
GP 21 - Council and Committees Selection Policy
GP 22 - Council and Committees Performance Review Framework
GP 23 - CEO and Registrar’s Performance Management Framework
GP 24 - Council Designation Policy
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Protect the Public
Protect the Public
Our Regulatory Philosophy »
Our Regulatory Philosophy
The CRNA's Regulatory Spectrum
Roles Within Alberta's Health Care Ecosystem
CRNA Regulatory Video & Webinar Series »
CRNA Regulatory Video & Webinar Series
The CRNA Regulatory Spectrum Video
Practice Guidance Webinar Recording
Permit Issuance Webinar
Standards of Practice Webinar
Complaints Webinar
Nursing Education Program Approval Webinar
Continuing Competence Program Video
Permit Issuance »
Permit Issuance
How RNs and NPs Maintain Their Permit
Customer Service Inquiries
Registrant Navigator Consultation Requests
Navigation Webinar Series »
Navigation Webinar Series
Apply for a Permit: International Applicants
How to Renew Your Permit With the CRNA
Apply for a Permit: Recent Canadian University Graduates
How to Return to Practice
Apply for a Permit: Canadian Transfers
Standards for RNs and NPs »
Standards for RNs and NPs
How Standards are Created
Standards
Guidelines
Complaints »
Complaints
Submit a Complaint
Disciplinary Matters and Decisions
Complaint Management Process
Expedited Alternate Resolution
Investigations
Hearings
Request a Review of Dismissal
Translation Services for Complaints
Practice Guidance »
Practice Guidance
Practice Guidance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Frequently Asked Questions
2025 Quality Assurance Review Frequently Asked Questions
Bill 53: Compassionate Intervention Act - FAQs
Nursing Education Program Approval
Understanding Nursing Regulation »
Understanding Nursing Regulation
Who We Regulate
Nurse Practitioner Initiatives »
Nurse Practitioner Initiatives
Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program (NPPCP)
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registration Statement
Legislation
Scope of Practice »
Scope of Practice
Medical Assistance in Dying
Telepractice and Virtual Care
Frequently Asked Questions: Registered Nurse (RN) vs Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Patient and Public Support Services »
Patient and Public Support Services
Support for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion »
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Indigenous Advisory Work »
Indigenous Advisory Work
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflecting on Indigenous History Month and Equity in Nursing Practice
Remembering the Children
National Indigenous History Month Honours History, Heritage and Diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
For Years, Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Shared What They Witnessed.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Trans Patient Care Guide for Health Care Professionals
How We Operate
How We Operate
Governance »
Governance
Council »
Council
Council Highlights from June 2025
College Bylaws »
College Bylaws
Bylaw 1: Definitions
Bylaw 2: Governance
Bylaw 3: Committees
Bylaw 4: College Register
Bylaw 5: Communication to the Public
Bylaw 6: Administration
Governance Policies
Committees »
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Regulatory Committees
Governance Committees
College Directory
CRNA Strategic Direction: 2021 - 2026
Funding and Fees »
Funding and Fees
Fee Structure for 2024-2025
Fee Structure for 2025-2026
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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.
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 Primary Care Program (NPPCP)
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.
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.
Standards
Standards set out the minimum expectations that registrants must meet or exceed in their practice.
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.
Nurse Practitioners Able to Sign Off on Mask Exemption
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.
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.
Careers
View open postings at the CRNA.
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.
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.
Standards for RNs and NPs
The CRNA develops standards that set the minimum expectations of RNs and NPs.
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.
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
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.
Changes to Nursing Policy Documents
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 expectations of registrants.
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.
Changes to How We Collect Permit Fees
The fee schedule for the upcoming practice year is now available.
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.
Changes to Appointing Regulated Members to the CRNA Council
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.
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
Fee Structure for 2024-2025
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