The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) is the professional and regulatory body for more than 36,000 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 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.