Applicants

APPLICANTS

To work as an LPN in Alberta, individuals must be registered and have a valid practice permit from the CLPNA.

To be registered with the CLPNA, you must complete an application and meet all necessary requirements in the Policy: Declarations and Registration Requirements. For more information, please see: Registration Information.

Select Your Application Type

The CLPNA has different application types for different types of applicants. You can select your application type from the list below. If you are not sure which application is the correct one for you, you can use the tool below.

AB New Grads
Alberta New Graduates

For applicants who have graduated from an approved program in Alberta and never held registration in another province.

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Labour Mobility Applicants
Labour Mobility Applicants

For applicants who are currently registered in another Canadian jurisdiction.

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Out of Province (New Graduates)
Out of Province (New Graduates)

For applicants who have completed a program outside of Alberta but have not written a registration exam.

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Out of Province (Not Registered)
Out of Province (Not Registered)

For applicants who have completed a program outside of Alberta and have written a registration exam.

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Internationally Educated Nurses
Internationally Educated Nurses

For applicants who were educated and work outside of Canada.

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Previously Registered in Alberta
Reinstatement (Previously Registered in Alberta)

For applicants who were registered as an Alberta LPN and want to be registered again.

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Courtesy Registration
Courtesy Registration

For applicants registered in another Canadian jurisdiction practicing in Alberta for less than three months.

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The CLPNA is committed to having transparent, objective, impartial, and procedurally fair registration practices.

Applicants and registrants can expect these standards when interacting with the Registration Department at the CLPNA.

  • Phone calls will be returned within one business day.
  • Emails will be returned within two business days.
  • Applications received with payment will be reviewed within five business days.
  • Completed applications will be processed with a decision letter within ten business days.
  • Invoices for approved applications will be available when the decision letter is issued.
  • A practice permit will be issued immediately upon receipt of the final invoice payment.

The Registration Service Standards policy outlines registration service standards at the CLPNA.

Questions About Registration?

Contact Registration through Ask CLPNA
or call 1-800-661-5877.