Nurse Practitioners | Canadian Transfer Applicants

Who Can Apply Using This Application?

Before proceeding, you should:   

  • Want to practise as an NP in Alberta 
  • Be currently registered as an NP in an equivalent jurisdiction:
    • All Canadian jurisdictions 

What Will I Need to Complete the Application?

Frequently Asked Questions

Information on the CRNA's fee structure can be found in the Fees page.

There may be additional fees for: 

  • Membership with the Alberta Association of Nurses to benefit from their group rate for professional liability protection
  • $236.25 for a non-refundable application assessment by the CRNA if you are not already a registrant*
  • $504 for your permit once your application is complete and you are not already a registrant* 
  • Verification fees from another jurisdiction
  • Taking an English proficiency test if you did not meet the English requirement through the CELBAN or the IELTS 

*The permit fee is paid annually and must be renewed by Sept. 30 for the new permit year beginning Oct. 1. The fee covers the costs of the regulatory process that assures the Alberta public that registrants are able to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care.

Once the CRNA receives all the completed items, the processing time is four to six weeks. You can check the status of your application at any time inside of College Connect.

If you have previously created an account with the CRNA, you do not need to pay the assessment fee again. Contact the CRNA to start this application.

Get Started

To create an account, you must go through our Pathways to a Permit tool first. It will recommend an application pathway based on your situation.

Create Your Account