Protected titles are granted to each regulated health profession through the Health Professions Act (HPA). To use protected titles, as identified in Schedule 24 of the HPA, individuals must be registered with and regulated by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Protected titles are:
The CRNA makes the register available for the public to search. This search tool allows anyone to confirm an individual’s registration and permit status.
If information displayed on the public lookup and that provided by the Registrar is different, the Registrar is correct.
At times, unregistered individuals may attempt to seek employment in the profession or act as if they are registered. The CRNA is taking steps to stop individuals from representing themselves with these protected titles.
Be advised that the following individuals appear to be holding themselves out as a registered nurse, but are NOT registered with or regulated by the CRNA:
Conditions may be placed on a practice permit for different reasons.
Provisional permits are issued before the registrant has passed the standardized exams for entry-level RNs (NCLEX) or NPs in Canada. They usually require the registrant to be supervised, meet the mandatory CRNA education requirements and pass their exam.
If conditions are placed on a registrant’s practice permit following the conduct management process, the CRNA informs employers and other nursing jurisdictions. Once the registrant has complied with a condition, it is removed from their practice permit.
The competence committee has the authority to impose one or more conditions on a practice permit to ensure a registrant is meeting competency requirements.