The Regulatory Body for Psychiatric Nurses
in Alberta Since 1950

PROTECTING THE PUBLIC

The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) regulates psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession in Alberta under the Health Professions Act.

As a College, CRPNA provides direction to and regulates the practice of psychiatric nurses. The College is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing licensure and registration requirements. It also develops the standards for psychiatric nursing practice, a code of ethics, standards for the continuing competence of the profession, and approves programs of study, all designed to protect and serve the public interest.

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Read more +19 February 2026 By CRPNA in News

Notice of Change to Professional Liability Protection Requirement

In 2025, CRPNA Council reviewed the requirement for RPNs to maintain professional liability protection. This review identified the need for an approach that meets regulatory standards and evolving practice expectations. Following consultation, Council determined that RPNs and the public are best supported through the comprehensive coverage offered by the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS).
Read more +18 December 2025 By CRPNA in News

Notice of Council Appointment

Starting January 1, 2026, Michaela Vermeulen will join the CRPNA Council as a new member. This appointment follows the CRPNA’s shift to a competency-based selection process, which replaces peer elections with appointments based on demonstrated expertise and leadership. Michaela Vermeulen's term will run through December 31, 2029.
Read more +30 October 2025 By CRPNA in News

Media Release: AB Gov’t Funds Expedited Credential Assessment Pathway for IEPN

The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) is excited to announce the launch of the Internationally Educated Psychiatric Nurses’ (IEPN) Expedited Credential Assessment Pathway, made possible through funding from the Government of Alberta.

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201, 9711 - 45 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5V8
Toll Free: 1-877-234-7666
T: (780) 434-7666
E: crpna@crpna.ab.ca

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Regulating Psychiatric Nurses in the Public Interest

CRPNA acknowledges we are on traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people, the CRPNA office is within Treaty 6 Territory and we recognize our members on Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Through our work, we strive to respect, honour and celebrate the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada.
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