The Canadian Nurses Association offers 22 nursing practice specialties. The certification credential is part of a respected national certification program. Specialty certification provides official recognition by nursing colleagues and health system stakeholders of the unique community practice focus and that certified nurses are qualified, competent, and current in the practice of their area of nursing.
In 2019 CNA introduced their first certification for registered practical nurses – The Gerontological nursing exam. The official designation letters, GPNC(C), are engraved on the pin provided to candidates who have successfully passed the rigorous national practice and knowledge requirements of the certification exam. CNA and WeRPN encourages you to wear your pin with pride.
2021 CNA Certification Application Information
2021 Fall Exams
- Apply from June 1 – September 1
- Exam writing window: November 1 – 15.
- Receive your results in December
Renewal by continuous learning
- Apply anytime from January 14 – November 1, 2021