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All current CARNA standards, guidelines and practice advice documents are posted here. Ask a policy and practice consultant if you have any questions about these documents.

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Standards

Standards describe the minimum expectations that must be met by members of the profession.

CNA Code of Ethics

Advertising Standards (2021)

Cannabis for Medical Purposes - Standards for Nurse Practitioners (2021)

Competencies for Registered Nurse Prescribing Schedule 1 Drugs and Ordering Diagnostic Tests (2019)
Effective: May 01, 2019

Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Natural Health Products Standards (2018)

Decision-Making Standards for Nurses in the Supervision of Health Care Aides (2010)
CARNA, CLPNA and CRPNA

Documentation Standards for Regulated Members (2013)

Entry-Level Competencies for Nurse Practitioners in Canada (2016)

Entry-Level Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses (2019)

Infection Prevention and Control Standards (2019)

Medical Assistance in Dying Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners (2016)
Alberta Minister of Health

Medication Management Standards (2021)

Nursing Education Program Approval Standards (2021)

Practice Standards for Regulated Members (2013)
Effective: Apr 01, 2013

Prescribing Standards for Nurse Practitioners (2021)

Privacy and Management of Health Information Standards (2020)

Privacy and Security Policies for Custodians: Information and Templates (2020)

Protection of Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standards (2019)

Registered Nurse Prescribing Schedule 1 Drugs and Ordering Diagnostic Tests: Requirements and Standards (2019)
Effective: May 01, 2019

Restricted Activities Standards (2019)
Effective: May 01, 2019

Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners (2021)

Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (2021)

Supervision Standards (2019)
Effective: May 01, 2019

Use of Title Standards (2019)
Effective: May 01, 2019

Guidelines

Guidelines are statements that identify principles, provide direction, clarify roles and responsibilities, and provide a framework for decision-making.

Assignment of Client Care Guidelines for Registered Nurses (2014)

Camp Nursing: Guidelines for Registered Nurses (2015)

Ethical Decision Making for Registered Nurses in Alberta Guidelines and Recommendations (2010)

Guidelines for Hand Hygiene (2016)
Developed in collaboration with ACP and CPSA

Guidelines for Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety (2018)
Developed in collaboration with ACP and CPSA

Incorporating a Restricted Activity Into Practice: Guidelines (2019)

Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners (2018)

Problematic Substance Use: Guidelines for Regulated Members (2017)

Professional Boundaries: Guidelines for the Nurse-Client Relationship (2020)

Pronouncement of Death Guidelines for Regulated Members (2020)

Registered Nurse Prescribing Schedule 1 Drugs and Ordering Diagnostic Tests: Guidelines (2020)

Requisite Skills and Abilities for Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta (2021)

Social Media Guidelines and e-Professionalism - Guidelines for Nurses (2021)
Developed collaboratively by CARNA, CLPNA and CRPNA

Teamwork and Collaboration Between Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (2009)

Working Extra Hours: Guidelines for Registered Nurses on Fitness to Practice and the Provision of Safe Competent Ethical Nursing Care (2011)

Practice advice

Practice advice documents help you understand and apply legislation, standards, guidelines, and position statements.

Culturally Safe and Inclusive Practice (2021)

Ensuring Patient Safety (2020)

Integrating a Harm Reduction Approach to Nursing (2018)

Mentoring (2019)

Reducing the Risk of Transmission of Blood-Borne Infection (2018)

Registered Nurse Role in Cervical Cancer Screening (2018)

Use of the Title Doctor or Dr. (2019)

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