CRNS Membership Options

The CRNS has nine different categories of membership. The majority of membership options follow an application process. There are two categories of membership that are granted by the CRNS Council in recognition of outstanding service.

Practicing

Practicing membership is limited to those who hold a license to practice registered nursing by the CRNS. Practicing members can use the title “Registered Nurse” or “nurse”, receive professional liability protection, vote and hold office, be appointed to committees at membership and provincial levels, participate in the Annual Meeting, use the College’s consulting services, receive financial assistance as specified in the College’s policies, receive the News Bulletin and a copy of college documents, and receive all privileges of membership in affiliate national and international associations.

Graduate Nurse

Graduate nurse membership is limited to those who hold a temporary license to practice registered nursing by the CRNS. Graduate nurse members can practice registered nursing under the supervision of an RN for the period specified by their license. These members can use the title “Graduate Nurse”, receive professional liability protection, use the College’s consulting services, receive the News Bulletin and a copy of College documents, and receive all privileges of membership in affiliate national and international associations.

Non-Practicing

Non-practicing membership is limited to those persons who have at one time been a practicing member of the CRNS and who were in good standing with the CRNS. Non-practicing members can vote, hold office at the membership level, attend the annual meeting of the College and receive the News Bulletin. Non-practicing members cannot use the title 'Registered Nurse' or practice nursing in Saskatchewan.

Life

Life membership is limited to practicing or former practicing members who are retired from registered nursing. This membership is granted by the CRNS Council to recognize outstanding service to registered nursing in Saskatchewan. Life members can one of the following designations: “registered nurse(retired)”, “RN(retired)”, “registered nurse (NP)(retired)”, “NP(retired)”, or “nurse (retired)”. A Life member does not pay fees, is able to vote and hold office, be appointed to committees at the provincial level, attend the annual meeting, and receive the News Bulletin and the Canadian Nurse Journal.

Honorary

Honorary membership is limited to non-nurse individuals or nurses who are registered outside of Saskatchewan. This membership is granted by the CRNS council in recognition of distinguished service to the registered nursing profession or for valuable assistance to registered nursing in Saskatchewan. Honorary members receive the News Bulletin and can attend the Annual Meeting.

Student

Student membership is limited to those who are currently enrolled in an approved nursing education program. Student members can vote, hold office, be appointed to committees at the membership level, attend the annual meeting of the association and receive the CRNS News Bulletin.

Retired

Retired membership is limited to those members who have retired from the practice of registered nursing and who are in good standing with the CRNS. Retired members can vote, hold office at the membership level, be appointed to committees at the provincial level, attend the annual meeting of the College and receive the CRNS News Bulletin. Retired members can use one of the following designations, RN (retired), NP (retired) or nurse (retired). As Retired Membership is offered one time, please ensure you do not plan to return to work before applying for this status.

Emergency Practicing

Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners from other Canadian provinces or territories can apply for Emergency Practicing membership. These nurses must hold a practicing registration that is not subject to any practice limitations, restrictions or conditions. They must also provide proof of identity. Nurses generally apply for this membership when a public health emergency exists in Saskatchewan and their services are required to assist with that emergency.

Courtesy Educator Practicing

Courtesy Educator Practicing membership is available to Registered Nurses or Nurse Practitioners from other Canadian jurisdictions to work in Saskatchewan as an educator in a nursing program approved by the CRNS council. These members may develop curriculum, or provide theory courses in online programming or via distance delivery.

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