Document library

All current CARNA standards, guidelines, and position statements are posted here.

Ask a policy and practice consultant if you have any questions about these documents.

Standards

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

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 (2020)

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

Prescribing Standards for Nurse Practitioners (2018)

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 (NPs) (2017)

Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (RNs) (2011)

Standards and Criteria for Nursing Education Program Approval: Initial-entry Registered Nurse, Initial-entry Nurse Practitioner, Re-entry Registered Nurse Programs (2018)

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)

Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidelines for Nurses in Alberta (2017)

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: Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta (2011)

Social Media Guidelines (2011)

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)

Position statements

Position statements set out CARNA’s formal stand or beliefs on particular issues, and are intended to provide members with interpretation or clarification.

Incorporating Primary Health Care into Practice: An Approach to Improving Health (2020)

Joint Statement on Family Violence (2008)
CARNA, CLPNA, and CRPNA

Palliative and End-of-Life Care: A Position Statement (2017)

Position Statement on Vulnerability (2005)

Primary Care: Vision, Roles and Opportunities (2011)

Registered Nurse Roles that Facilitate Continuity of Care (2008)

Seniors and Healthy Aging: A Position Statement (2011)

Practice advice

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

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)

Publications endorsed by CARNA

Publications endorsed by CARNA are documents developed by external organizations for which CARNA Provincial Council has given formal endorsement.

Harm Reduction and Substance Use
Endorsed: 2018

Influenza Immunization of Registered Nurses
Endorsed: 2014

International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes
Endorsed: 2005

Nursing informatics
Endorsed: 2017

Promoting Continuing Competence For Registered Nurses
Endorsed: 2004

Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breast-Feeding: The Special Role of Maternity Services
Endorsed: 2005

Staff Mix Decision-making Framework for Quality Nursing Care
Endorsed: 2014