College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) is the professional and regulatory body for more than 36,000[1] registered nurses and nurse practitioners licensed to practice in the province of Alberta, Canada. CARNA regulates registered nurses.

CARNA Provincial Council is mandated by the Health Professions Act[2] to manage and conduct the business affairs of CARNA. Council consists of 18 members, including 13 elected registered nurses (president, president-elect and 11 councillors) and five public representatives appointed by the Alberta Minister of Health and Wellness. CARNA is governed by a Provincial Council composed of 13 elected Registered Nurse members, and 5 public representatives appointed by Alberta's Lieutenant Governor in accordance with the Health Professions Act.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-08-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?page=h07.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779759811&display=html
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