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...
Navigating Nurse Burnout -By Erika Kana, RN The average nurse is no stranger to the concept of burnout. There are many causes of burnout. Causes include institutional and individual factors, such as insufficient time to decompress after work, high...
RPNs, the renewal period for your CRPNA registration opened March 1, 2026. Follow the steps below to guide you through the renewal process. The renewal must be complete by April 30, 2026 to avoid a $150 late fee. If...
January was a busy month for the AAN Board of Directors. In addition to our regular virtual board meeting, the board members braved frigid temperatures and icy roads to meet face-to-face in Edmonton for our annual board retreat January...
New to AAN! The Alberta Association of Nurses has partnered with The Personal—one of Canada’s leading group insurance companies for over 40 years—to provide AAN members with preferred group rates on home and auto insurance that are not available...
Annual pin design competition! Win a FREE TICKET to AAN’s 2024 conference AAN is hosting a member-designed pin competition! The winning design will be created into a pin to give to our 2024 conference attendees and members throughout the...
November 11th marks Remembrance Day, where we reflect on the impact of war and thank those who have served our country. Thank you to the incredible dedication of nurses in our military in times of war and peace. This...
Primary care is a popular topic in Alberta’s healthcare conversation. A lot of work has been done towards Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Care System (MAPS), an initiative by the Government of Alberta that many AAN members have been a part...
