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.