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Standards
Standards set out the minimum expectations that registrants must meet or exceed in their practice.
Understanding Nursing Regulation
The CRNA provides information to help both registrants and the public understand nursing regulations.
Feedback Needed on Draft Prescribing Standards for Nurse Practitioners
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.
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.
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.
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
News
Stay up to date with the latest news from the CRNA.
Right-touch Regulation
The CRNA exists to protect the public under the Health Professions Act (HPA) and we are proud to accomplish this using a Right-touch 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.
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.
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.
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.
Keeping Nurses Informed | COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Requests: Patient FAQ
COVID-19 News
Educators
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.
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.
Registrants in Alberta Data
What statistics does the CRNA make available to the public about the register?
Legislation
Registrants must follow the federal and provincial legislation and regulations that govern nursing practice.
How Standards are Created
CRNA standards are developed and revised using best practices and a safety lens to protect and serve the public interest.
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. 15, 2024.
Changes to How We Collect Permit Fees
The fee schedule for the upcoming practice year is now available.
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.
Policy Analyst (Nurse Practitioner)
The Policy Analyst (Nurse Practitioner) will drive positive change in health professional regulation.
Council Highlights from March 2024
March 28, 2024 | The recording and highlights are now available.
Fee Structure for 2023-2024
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. 15, 2024.
Media
Information for Media
Submit a Complaint
There are two options to submit a complaint about a registrant.
Awards of Nursing Excellence
Bylaw 4: College Register
Bylaw 4: College Register
College Privacy Statement
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