CRNA: Registration Committee Preparation

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Hello {{RegistrantFirstName}},

As a follow-up to our conversation, I am sending you this email in preparation for the upcoming Registration Committee meeting. Please provide the following documentation by _______________ for the ______________ Registration Committee meeting:

1. Letter addressed to the Registration Committee:  
   1. explaining the circumstances that prevented you from engaging in NP practice and maintaining currency  
   2. describing activities you have engaged in to maintain your competence as an NP  
   3. when we discuss competence we take into consideration your nursing knowledge, skills, judgement, values, beliefs and abilities 
   4. planned preparation to ensure competence for your return to practice 
   5. your plan to maintain currency if granted a permit 
2. Provide evidence related to the information you provide in your letter (e.g. offer letters from employers, confirmation of course attendance, professional development, etc.). 
3. Arrange for your most recent employer(s) to complete the attached employer reference and practice reference forms on your NP practice and submit directly to CARNA (please note the NP practice reference must be completed by an NP or MD who can attest to your competencies). 
4. Arrange for confirmation of your worked NP hours from employers as follows:  
   1. October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019 
   2. October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020 
   3. October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021 
   4. October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022 
   5. October 1, 2022 - present 
5. Complete the attached Currency and Competence Plan template as it is designed to support you record specific details surrounding your circumstances. 
6. Any other pertinent information to support your request.

You can scan documents (word or PDF preferred) and email them to casemanagement@nurses.ab.ca or fax them to 780.443.6582.

Please note that failure to meet the above deadline may result in the deferral of your case to a future Registration Committee meeting and/or a decision based on the information we have on file currently.

The decision of the Registration Committee could be to approve, approve with conditions, or refuse your application for an NP permit.

You may continue to work on your _____ NP practice permit until the Registration Committee makes a decision on your _____ NP practice permit application.

If you require more assistance, please contact us at casemanagement@nurses.ab.ca. Ensure you include your CRNA registration number with all email correspondence.

Thank you,

Case Management Team
W 1.800.252.9392
E casemanagement@nurses.ab.ca 
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
nurses.ab.ca