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...

As a middle-aged, white professional woman, I refuse to use the excuse “I didn’t know” about Indian residential schools anymore. ~ Ashley Holloway As faculty in a post-secondary institution in Canada teaching within a healthcare leadership program, I have...

  Renewing your registration license with the CLPNA LPNs, the renewal period for your CLPNA registration opens September 9. Follow these steps to guide you through the renewal process. Remember, you must renew by October 31 to avoid additional...

Renewing your permit with the CRNA RNs and NPs–the renewal period for your practice permit with CRNA opens August 1 and closes September 30, 2024. Follow this guide through the renewal process or use our step-by-step infographic. (Download and...

Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust In previous years, $10 from every CRNA nurse’s registration fee was donated to the Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust (ARNET). Due to changes in government regulation, ARNET no longer receives this funding. To continue...

International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 is a sombre reminder of the ongoing toxic drug crisis we continue to face across Canada. The toxic drug supply has resulted in a public health crisis that has lasted almost 8...

Our Voice. Our Time. 2024 Conference –  highlights Did you find the strength in your voice as a nurse? The Alberta Association of Nurses’ sold-out annual conference Our Voice. Our Time., on May 2 & 3 opened with a...

Celebrating five generations of nurses On Alena’s wall hangs a history, journey, and legacy of nursing. The five black and white pictures are graduation photos, from Alena’s great-grandmother to her daughter. “I’m very proud to say I’m a fourth...

Renew your annual AAN membership today! Did you know that Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) memberships expired May 1, 2024? (AAN membership term is May 1 – April 30). Join us for another outstanding year of benefits, advocacy, and...

AAN membership changes for 2024 AAN announced a new Auto-Renewal membership option in last month’s newsletter in response to feedback from our members requesting a simplified renewal process. We want to reduce the number of places that you, as...