Alberta Travel Nurse Regulations

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Licensing Requirements:

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• Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs): College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)

To practice as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

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• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

To practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and hold a valid practice permit.

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Registration with the CLPNA requires completing an application and meeting all criteria outlined in the Policy: Declarations and Registration Requirements.

Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs): College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA)

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Professional Practice Standards:​

• At least one year of applicable nursing experience (two years preferred)

• Eligibility to practice as an RN or RPN in Alberta

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Internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking to practice in Alberta must navigate a structured registration process overseen by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

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For Internationally Educated Nurses:

Internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking to practice in Alberta must navigate a structured registration process overseen by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

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