Health, Dental & Emergency Services

Registered Nurse (RN) & Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Learn About the Profession

Registered nurses provide expert health care directly to patients. They also engage in public health education, research and administration. Their knowledge, skills and abilities include complex critical thinking, co-ordination of care, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive assessments, holistic care and more. Nurse practitioners (NP) are an advanced practice registered nurse diagnoses, treats medical conditions, prescribes medications and promotes disease prevention.

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

This profession is regulated by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) ‍

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National Occupational Classification

Registered Nurse: Occupations in Alberta - ALIS

Registered Nurse: Certifications in Alberta - ALIS

Nurse Practitioner: Occupations in Alberta - ALIS

Nurse Practitioner: Certifications in Alberta - ALIS

Registered Nurse | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank

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INDUSTRY:

Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN)

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

United Nurses of Alberta (UNA)

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Review Licensing Requirements:
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available for some services. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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