Obtaining CNA Certification

Canada

Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN)
Each year, CACCN provides $2,000 through a blind draw process to association
members who successfully complete their certification or certification renewal through CNA. The funds are drawn in $250 increments annually at the Dynamics of Critical
Care Conference. All CACCN members who certify or renew their certification and
provide CNA with permission to release their contact information are included in the funding draw and on the recognition listing printed in CACCN’s journal Dynamics. In addition to the funding draw offered by CACCN National, some local chapters also
offer draw or sponsorship assistance.
http://www.caccn.ca

National Emergency Nurses’ Affiliation
National Awards – NENA bursary application
process and forms
http://www.nena.ca

Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
Find information under Education/Bursary
http://www.ornac.ca

Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists
CANNT Awards, Bursaries & Grants
http://www.cannt.ca/awards

Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Scholarships & Bursaries
http://www.cann.ca/scholarship.html

Canadian Nurses Foundation
http://www.cnf-fiic.ca

British Columbia

Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia
http://www.rnfbc.ca/bursaryinfo.htm

British Columbia Nurses Union
BC Nurses’ Education Fund
http://www.bcnu.org/Educatefund/BCNEF.htm

Frasier Health Authority
Nurses seeking certification have accessed funds to offset the fee.
http://www.fraserhealth.ca/Home/Default.htm

Government of British Columbia
Information for currently trained registered nurses (RNs),
registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who are upgrading or who need further education to work in B.C.'s health-care system
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentservices/student/sp/awards/neb.htm

Columbia Foundation
Scholarship Program, Lifelong Learning Scholarship Program
The Columbia Institute Awards program is one of the few
scholarship programs designed to support the financial needs
of adult learners interested in re-training and skills development.
http://www.columbiafoundation.ca/scholarship.html

Alberta

College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust
http://www.nurses.ab.ca/edu-trust.html

Calgary Health Region
Nursing Education Awards
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/clin/nursing/Education_Funding/awards_index.htm

College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta
Education Awards and Funding, Ted James Bursary Awards
http://www.rpnaa.ab.ca/AwardsandFunding.htm

University of Alberta Scholarships
Awarded annually to a student registered full time in a graduate
degree program related to gerontology or geriatrics.
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/aging/index.cfm

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation
This is a non-profit organization that provides financial
assistance to eligible nurses who wish to further their
education in nursing. Assistance may be in the form of a bursary or loan.
http://www.saskatchewannursesfoundation.org

Saskatchewan Health Bursary Program
Advanced Nursing
Bursaries offered to LPNs and RNs wishing to upgrade their
skills and knowledge level in perioperative nursing and to
RNs wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge in basic critical care.
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/hhrp_bursaries.html

Manitoba

Foundation for Registered Nurses of Manitoba Inc.
The foundation offers bursaries for students in post-diploma baccalaureate,
master’s and doctoral studies, as well as post-RN clinical specialty courses.
Manitoba nurses who have successfully completed a CNA specialty certification
exam may apply for partial reimbursement; please read policy.
http://www.crnm.mb.ca/foundation.php

Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg
Financing Your Education
Nurses may apply for funding from their own Pt. Care
Unit Trust fund or from the list on the following website:
http://www.hsc.mb.ca/nursingpractice/financing.htm

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
For funding sources for basic nursing education programs check
the following website:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/nurses/funding/index.html

Ontario

de Souza Institute Provides Support for Nurses Writing the CNA Oncology or
Palliative Care Certification Exam

Are you interested in receiving your Canadian Nurses Association certification in
oncology or hospice palliative care?

Building on last year’s successful program, de Souza Institute will offer free weekly
study sessions and financial reimbursement for the 2010 CNA oncology and
hospice palliative care certification exams. Guided by our educators and oncology
experts, study sessions are available to all Ontario nurses via e-learning and video conferencing.

Study curriculum is based on key oncology concepts included in the CNA certification exam. Study sessions are stimulating and interactive as nurses share content,
engage in online discussions and view relevant videos.

Oncology study groups take place online from November 2, 2009, to April 2, 2010. Hospice Palliative Care study groups will begin on January 25, 2010. There is no cost to participate in the sessions, and any nurse in Ontario is eligible to join regardless of registration for the exam. Please visit our website to sign up for our study group and
learn more about our CNA exam financial reimbursement policy at www.desouzanurse.ca. Please see attached poster for more details.

Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre
Nurses are sponsored for a number of full-time programs
and all nurses can access funds for tuition and continuing education.
http://www.sunnybrookandwomens.on.ca/careers/careerdevopps

The Ottawa Hospital
Clinical certification funding is approved prior to
writing the spring examinations and on passing; 50 per
cent of the Canadian Nurses Association fee will be
reimbursed from the Zagerman Family Fund.
http://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/hp/dept/nursing/edu/index-e.asp

Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
One of the benefits which OOHNA offers to its members includes savings on CNA certification exam fees. Contact the association directly. See attached for more details.

Childbirth Nurses Interest Group
CNA Perinatal Certification Award
The purpose of this award is to provide an opportunity for interested registered nurses
to obtain the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Perinatal Nursing.
The deadline date to submit a bursary application is June 30, 2009. Click here for
additional information: http://www.rnao.org/cnig/bursaries/.

Québec

McGill University Health Centre
Bursary for CNA national certification
http://www.muhc.mcgill.ca

New Brunswick

St. John Ambulance
New Brunswick Council, Scholarships and Bursaries
St. John Ambulance offers a national bursary program to
nurses who are members of St. John Ambulance. The Margaret MacLaren Memorial Fund, the Kathleen Gilmour Memorial Award and the Elaine Laurin Award were established to help gifted candidates pursue advanced studies in nursing.
http://www.sjanb.ca/index.php?lang=1&menid=04/08/03&mtyp=1

New Brunswick Nurses Union
Educational Assistance Funds
N.B. dues-paying unionized nurses may apply for
professional development including certification programs.
For information, union members may contact NBNU
at 506-453-0829 or 1-800-442-4914 within the province.
Guidelines provided on website.
http://www.nbnu.ca

Nurses Association of New Brunswick
Gift for Registered Nurses Seeking CNA Certification in Gerontology
A monetary gift was given to the Nurses Association of New Brunswick in the area of Gerontology.
Applications may be accepted until June 12, 2009 at 16:00 hrs.
For additional information

Nova Scotia

College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
Member Services/Financial Assistance and Scholarships
A list of financial assistance opportunities for individuals
pursuing continuing education
http://www.crnns.ca

Prince Edward Island

Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
Awards in the following categories: Continuing
Education Fund, Outstanding Achievement Award, Scholarships
http://www.arnpei.ca

Newfoundland
and Labrador

Central West Health Corporation
Sponsor the cost of the exam for nurses working for
Central West Health Corporation who have successfully
completed the exam.
E-mail: cwhc@cwhc.nl.ca
http://www.cwhc.nf.ca/corporate_team.htm

Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador - EDUCATION
AND RESEARCH TRUST

ARNNL Spring Fall Competition for Conference and CNA Certification Bursary
Continuing Education Bursaries valued between $200 and $500 are awarded
annually to assist nurses to achieve CNA Certification and Certification Renewal.

For more information, simply click on call for applications for the Trust’s funding competition. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2009. Note that the fall competition is for conference and CNA certification funding only. The competition for academic scholarships and other continuing education awards and bursaries is held in October. http://www.arnnl.nf.ca

Eastern Health
Including: Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear;
A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican; Placentia Health Centre,
Placentia; W.H. Newhook Community Health Centre, Whitbourne;
Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear; Interfaith Citizens Home, Carbonear.
Support CNA certification in specialty areas for
nurses employed in the respective clinical areas.
Contact the Staff Development Department.
http://www.easternhealth.ca/

Northwest Territories
and Nunavut

Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Northern Nurses Memorial Foundation/Funding Application
http://www.rnantnu.ca/nnmf.htm