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Registered Nurse | Return to Practice

Have you previously held a permit in Alberta as a registered nurse (RN)? To return to practice, you will need to complete this application.

Who Can Apply Using This Application? 

Before proceeding, you should: 

  • Want to practice as an RN in Alberta 
  • Have previously held an RN permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)  
  • Be returning to practice from another jurisdiction, a leave or applying for a permit past the renewal deadline 

What Will I Need to Complete the Application? 

Some steps may be waived if your CRNA records meet the requirements.

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 of professional liability protection
  • Verification fees from another jurisdiction 
  • Applying to and completing the Bridge to Canadian Nursing Certificate from MacEwan University

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

As you already have an account with the CRNA, you must login and select your application.

Access Your Account

call 1-800-252-9392

We would like to acknowledge that the CRNA office is within Treaty 6 Territory and we recognize our members on Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 and Métis Homelands. The CRNA is dedicated to improving Indigenous health and to supporting culturally safe and appropriate care to Indigenous patients and families in Alberta.
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