Key Events in Alberta’s Nursing History The Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) comes from a century-long history of nursing in Alberta and the branching paths that eventually distinguished each nursing discipline. But where did this association come from? And...
Bursaries available to attend AAN’s Nursing 2.0 conference There are several options for bursaries and financial support to contribute to attend the Alberta Association of Nurses’ 2025 conference: Nursing 2.0. Nurses can also look to their employer, the Canadian...
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta transfers Ted James scholarship to the Alberta Association of Nurses From Barbara Lowe, CEO, CRPNA & Kathy Howe, CEO, AAN The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) is placing...
Hot (News) Flash: The Under-recognition of Menopause as a Nursing Workforce Issue ~ Ashley Holloway There are three groups of regulated nursing professionals in Canada, the distribution of which varies across the provinces and territories. These regulated members include...
More than 200 AAN members speak out 68% are ready to leave the nursing profession Data from the Alberta Association of Nurse’s (AAN) November membership poll puts Alberta nurses’ perspective on the circulating article from the Montreal Economic Institute...
New Ambassador Program 📣 Are you a passionate AAN member who wants to connect more nurses with the association? If so, join AAN’s Ambassador Program! The goal of this program is to build a network of AAN members at...
Members, it’s time to speak up and speak out in the government! The Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) is excited to announce a new committee that empowers members to take a stand for nurses and the nursing profession through...
A nurse’s perspective: a story on hospice and palliative care AAN’s Membership Coordinator, Alycia Lobay, visited the Pilgrims Hospital Society in Edmonton in July to speak with nurses and share more about AAN’s role. Alycia had the chance to...
Alberta Nurses Support Family Caregiver Well-being ~From Caregiver-Centered Care One in four Canadians are family caregivers. Individuals, who support family members, friends, and neighbors with chronic health issues, disabilities, or functional limitations. The level of support provided varies...
So, you’re a nurse. What next? You worked hard to become a nurse; however, over time, you might start feeling stagnant in your work and wonder what’s next in your career. Here are several ideas for ways to grow...
