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19 - 20 Apr
Calgary Therapeutics Course
Calgary , Alberta -
20 Apr
AGNA Annual Education Day and AGM
Red Deer , Alberta -
20 - 21 Apr
LeadFM: Alberta Family Medicine Leadership Conference
Calgary , Alberta -
23 Apr - 29 May
Professional Practice Competencies for Dementia Care
Calgary , Alberta
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Last updated documents
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Interpretive Document The Graduate Nurse Scope of Practice
Published March 2018
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Registered Nurses with a Blood-Borne Virus Infection: Standard for Reporting and Guidance for Prevention of Transmission of Infection
Published September 2008
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Practice Standards for Regulated Members
Effective April 2013
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Entry-to-Practice Competencies for the Registered Nurses Profession
Published May 2013
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NEPAB Standards for Alberta Nursing Education Programs Leading to Initial Entry to Practice as Nurse Practitioner
Published January 2011
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NEPAB Standards for Alberta Nursing Education Programs Leading to Initial Entry to Practice as Registered Nurse
Published January 2013
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EntryLevel_NP_Competencies_Dec2016.pdf
Published December 2016
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Decision-Making Standards for Nurses in the Supervision of Health Care Aides
This document was developed in collaboration with CLPNA and CRPNA. Published June 2010, Joint Standards: CARNA, CLPNA, CRPNA
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Complementary and/or Alternative Therapy Natural Health Products Standards for Registered Nurses
Published January 2011
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Registered Nurse Roles that Facilitate Continuity of Care
Published September 2008
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Primary Care: Vision, Roles and Opportunities
Published January 2011
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Position Statement on the Use of Restraints in Client Care Settings
Published June 2009
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Collaborative Nursing Practice in Alberta
This document was developed in collaboration with CLPNA and CRPNA. Published June 2003, Joint Position Statement: CARNA, CLPNA, CRPNA
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Position Statement on Vulnerability
Published September 2005
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Joint Statement on Family Violence
This document was developed in collaboration with CLPNA and CRPNA. Published March 2008, Joint Statement: CARNA, CLPNA, CRPNA
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Medication Guidelines
Policy update Sept 22, 2017
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Primary Health Care
Published September 2008
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Assignment of Client Care Guidelines for Registered Nurses
Published May 2014
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Camp Nursing: Guidelines for Registered Nurses
Published June 2015
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Pronouncement of Death Guidelines for Regulated Members
Published March 2018
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Standard for the Use of the Title "Specialist" in Registered Nurse Practice
Published March 2006
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Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Published December 2017
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Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (RNs)
Published May 2011
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Joint position statement: Nursing informatics
Published March 2017. Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council December 2017.
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Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners
Published March 2017
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Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidelines for Nurses in Alberta
Published March 2017
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Problematic Substance Use: Guidelines for Regulated Members
Published June 2017
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Prescribing Standards for Nurses Practitioners (NPs)
Published June 2017
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Guidelines for Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety
This document was developed in collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and the Alberta College of Pharmacists. Published December 2016.
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Medical Assistance in Dying Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
Developed in collaboration with the Government of Alberta and published Dec. 6, 2016
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Self-Employment for Nurses - Position Statement & Guidelines
Published May 2010
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Interpretive Document Who Should Supervise Nursing Students
Published December 2006
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Seniors and Healthy Aging - A Position Statement
Published January 2011
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Position Statement on Hospice Palliative Care
Published September 2011
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Guidelines for Hand Hygiene
Published June 2016
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Teamwork & Collaboration Between Registered Nurses & Registered Midwives
Published June 2009
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Requisite Skills & Abilities - Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta
Published May 2011
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Professional Boundaries for Registered Nurses - Guidelines for the Nurse-Client Relationship
Published May 2011
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Ethical Decision Making for Registered Nurses in Alberta Guidelines & Recommendations
Published May 2010
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Working Extra Hours Guidelines for Registered Nurses on Fitness to Practice & the Provision of Safe Competent Ethical Nursing Care
Published September 2011
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Competencies
Published January 2011
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Health Professions Act: Standards for the Performance of Restricted Activities
Published October 2005
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Documentation Standards for Regulated Members
Published January 2013
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Privacy & Management of Health Information Standards for CARNA Regulated Members
Published September 2011
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Standards for Supervision of Nursing Students & Undergraduate Nursing Employees Providing Client Care
Published October 2005
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NEPAB Standards for Alberta Nursing Education Programs Leading to Re-Entry to Practice as Registered Nurse (Sep 2014)
Published September 2014
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Staff Mix Decision-making Framework for Quality Nursing Care
Published March 2012; Canadian Nurses Association; Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council September 2014
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Influenza Immunization of RNs - CNA Position Statement
Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council September 2014
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CARNA Social Media Guidelines
Published December 2011
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Privacy and Security Policies: A Guide for Custodians
Online Companion Resource
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Position Statement – Patient Safety
Published February 2009; Canadian Nurses Association; Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council September 2009
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Knowledge and Education at Entry to Nursing Practice in Alberta: Joint Release Study
Published December 2009,
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Knowledge and Education at Entry to Nursing Practice in Alberta: Executive Summary
Published December 2009,
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International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes
Published 1981; World Health Organization (WHO); Re-endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council September 2005,
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Position Statement - Overcapacity Protocols and Capacity in Canada’s Health System
Published February 2009; Canadian Nurses Association; Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council January 2012
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Joint Position Statement - Promoting Continuing Competence For Registered Nurses
Canadian Nurse Association; Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing - June 2004; Canadian Nurses Association; Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council December 2004
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Position Statement - Privacy of Personal Health Information
Published June 2001; Canadian Nurses Association; Endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council June 2002
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Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breast-Feeding: The Special Role of Maternity Services
Published 1989; World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); Re-endorsed by CARNA Provincial Council September 2005