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RN(AP) Resources

What is an RN(AP)?

The RHPA brings a new role to registered nursing: registered nurse (authorized prescriber) or RN(AP).

RNs who want this designation must complete an approved course and receive a notation from the College to practice as an RN(AP) in any of the following areas:

  • Travel health
  • Reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens
  • Diabetes health

RN(AP)s are able to prescribe certain medications and order or receive diagnostic tests in these areas.

Related pages

Nurse Prescriber Programs Now Accepting Registrations

Athabasca University

Athabasca University is now accepting registrations for its nurse prescriber courses. This is part of a new modular education stream for nurse prescribers.

More information

Resources

Practice Expectations for RN(AP)s

Competencies for RN(AP)s

Scope of Practice for RN(AP)s

Authorized Prescriber Employer Toolkit

Implementation of the RN(AP) Role

Ashley Stewart, RPN, speaks on the implementation of the AP role

Michelle Lagasse, RN(AP), speaks on her experiences in the role of an AP