RPN Regulators
The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCN&M)
The BCCN&M is responsible and empowered under the Health Professions Act for the regulation of Registered Psychiatric Nurses in British Columbia, as well as licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and midwives.
Visit their website at www.bccnm.ca.
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA)
The CRPNA has been regulating psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession in Alberta under the Health Professions Act since 1950.
As a College, CRPNA provides direction to and regulates the practice of psychiatric nurses. The College establishes, maintains and enforces the requirements for licensure/registration, standards for registration, code of ethics, standards of practice and continued competence of the Profession in a manner that serves and protects public safety.
Visit their website at www.crpna.ab.ca
Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
The RPNAS regulates psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession. As a professional association, RPNAS regulates the registration and licensing of psychiatric nurses in Saskatchewan.
Visit their website at www.rpnas.com
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
The CRPNM is the regulatory body for the psychiatric nursing profession in Manitoba. The CRPNM is mandated, by the government of Manitoba and the Regulated Health Professions Act, to carry out its activities and govern its members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.
Visit their website at www.crpnm.mb.ca
College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories & Nunavut (CANNN)
CANNN was created by and operates in accordance with provisions of the Nursing Profession Act of the NWT and the Nursing Professions Act of Nunavut.
Its dual mandate is to protect the public and promote a sustainable future for nurses in the North.
Visit their website at www.cannn.ca
Government of Yukon, Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
The Government of Yukon’s Department of Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs regulates a number of health and business professions in the Yukon, including Psychiatric Nurses. Its work includes: licensing professionals and professional corporations; setting standards and policies; managing complaints; and supporting the development of regulations.
Visit their website at https://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-registered-psychiatric-nurse-certificate
