Renewal Readiness: What is Renewal

Renewal is an annual process for registrants of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) who want to continue practising in the province.

A successful permit renewal allows a registrant to practise under their protected title or designation for another practice year. The CRNA's practice year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Registrants complete their applications to renew through Collect Connect, the CRNA’s online portal that provides them access to their application anytime, anywhere and on any device. 

Renewal opens on Aug. 1, 2026 and closes on Sept. 30, 2026. 

To successfully renew, registrants must meet all the requirements. More about the renewal requirements and process for registrants is available here.

If a permit is denied or expires due to non-renewal, the individual is no longer authorized to work under a protected title or designation in Alberta. The CRNA will notify employers of the lapse in status.

The CRNA makes the register available for the public to search. The Verify a Nurse tool allows anyone to confirm an individual’s registration and permit status.