CRPNA is pleased to report that the CRPNA Education Fund for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) in Alberta that was on hold in response to legislative changes made by the Government of Alberta will now continue through ARNET. 

“I am delighted that the Education Fund for RPNs will continue in Alberta, as this ensures that Registered Psychiatric Nurses will continue to have access to valuable educational opportunities specifically designed to support their professional development and educational goals,” says CRPNA’s CEO, Barbara Lowe.

CRPNA is Pleased to Share the ARNET Announcement Below

For 40 years, ARNET has proudly supported continuing and advanced education for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Alberta. Starting in 2025, we are excited to expand our funding support to include all nurses — including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs). 

Nurses in every nursing role play a vital part in Alberta’s health care system, and ARNET is proud to now be a charity supporting the professional development of all nurses. Together, we are helping to improve health care across the province.

Along with this change in scope, we will also be announcing a new name in the coming weeks to better reflect our inclusive support of all nurses. We’re also pleased to announce that ARNET has recently received grant funding from the Alberta government to support the continuing education of LPNs and RPNs.

Please visit the ARNET website at  ARNET | Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust and sign up for the ARNET e-newsletter for updates on the online application process and dates to apply. 

Mark your calendar! We are targeting May 15th for the opening of online applications.

Warm regards,

MARILYN WACKO, MN BScN RN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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