The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is dedicated to promoting safe and effective nursing care for all Albertans. As part of this commitment, the CRNA has introduced a new model of practice guidance to support registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in delivering high-quality care that aligns with professional standards, ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements. This new framework not only benefits registrants but also helps the public understand what they can expect from RNs and NPs in Alberta.
The complete Practice Guidance Framework can be read here.
Registrants, employers and members of the public can seek practice guidance related to the following topics:
The CRNA is not able to address specific clinical scenarios or questions related to an employer's policies or procedures. Instead, practice guidance focuses on providing general guidance that supports informed decision-making across a range of practice settings.
Anyone can ask for practice guidance at any time via the Ask Our Experts a Question form. Requestors will receive an initial response via email and have the opportunity to connect with a Registered Nurse Consultant to ask follow-up questions.
Additionally, the answers to commonly asked questions can be found in the Practice Guidance FAQs.
Anyone seeking practice guidance must include their name and contact details as part of the request. Practice guidance cannot be provided anonymously.
The information collected during the practice guidance process may be used by the College for other purposes but is bound by privacy legislation and our privacy statement.
The CRNA remains committed to supporting nurses in providing safe, competent and ethical care. The new practice guidance framework is a key component in achieving this goal by fostering a health care environment that prioritizes the well-being and safety of all Albertans.