April 3, 2025
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) held its quarterly Council meeting on March 28, 2025. The recording and highlights are now available.
The following items were approved by Council as part of the consent agenda:
The following items were presented to Council for information:
The CRNA's CEO and Registrar, Joy Peacock, shared some key developments, highlighting achievements, challenges and strategic initiatives. Major updates included the approval of CRNA’s Regulatory Spectrum Blueprint, ongoing efforts to develop an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Framework and progress on the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Initiative Workplan, with the transition to a single-stream NP licensure expected in 2026/2027. The College continues to enhance its People & Culture strategy, and maintain strong collaborative partnerships, including participation in international conferences and interjurisdictional nursing licensure initiatives. Additionally, advancements in performance measurement, regulatory projects and case management are underway.
Council was given an update on the ongoing work related to the regulatory spectrum which encompasses the CRNA’s philosophy of balance between the legislated regulatory mandate and compassion and proportionality. The roadmap showcased upcoming opportunities for engagement with partners, registrants and the public.
Leadership Review and Governance Committee (LRGC)
Council approved the LRGC’s proposed amendments to the following:
Nominating Committee (PCC)
Council approved the Nominating Committee’s recommendations to the following:
Pension Compliance Committee (PCC)
Council approved the FAC’s recommendation to approve the audited financial statements for the year ended Sept. 30, 2024.
Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
The SFO provided Council an update regarding the FY2026 Fee Schedule Planning to Support Regulatory Excellence for discussion. Management completes its analysis and modelling in order to provide a proposed Permit Fee Schedule for Council’s approval in June.
Nurse Practitioners Initiatives Workplan
A status update was presented on the NP Initiatives Workplan. CRNA staff shared details with Council on completed activities and those anticipated in the months ahead. The workplan was originally endorsed by Council in December 2023.
NURSYS Decision
During an in-camera session, Council held a discussion on the implementation of the NURSYS database, launched by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), which collects and stores data related to nurse licensure and disciplinary records. Following a thorough review of potential implications, including legal, privacy, technological, and operational considerations, Council has passed a motion to not implement NURSYS in Alberta.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Engagement
Council received an overview of the draft Enhancing Community and Belonging Framework. Councillors provided feedback on the draft framework and directed CRNA staff to make some adjustments to the framework (including adjusting the title). Council requested the revised framework come back to them in the near future for review.
Council Balanced Scorecard
Management presented the Council Balanced Scorecard with available data, for Q1 FY2025. The balanced scorecard design and proposed measures were approved by Council in September 2024.