Study Groups

Study Groups

Study groups are established by individuals and organizations and are independent of the CNA Certification Program. As such, they operate without being endorsed by or being of benefit to CNA, which simply provides study group information. The language of each study group corresponds with its description.

Although not every study group is open to all nurses applying to write certification exams, nurses who wish to join a group are encouraged to see whether participation (full or partial) is available. Even if a group is not nearby, for example, it may be possible to share in their activities via teleconferencing. Being part of a certification exam study group can be tremendously helpful to your exam preparation and experience. Please contact each group organizer for complete details.

Study groups by nursing practice specialty

Don’t see a study group for your specialty? Consider starting your own! Once you’ve created your group, e-mail us at certification@cna-aiic.ca with details so we can advertise it on this page. We will also provide you with access to the online prep resources and practice test questions for your specialty.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

Title: Study Group for Community Health Specialty 
Contact name for details and registration: Sarah Lizius RN IIWCC CCHN(C)
Contact E-mail: sarah.lizius@wchospital.ca 
Comments: free support for initial certification in Fall 2026, geared towards primary care nurses beginning in June 2026.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

Title: NENA‑AB
When: March 16, 2026
Contact Email: nenaabsecretary@gmail.com

Title: Emergency Nursing Study Group
Details: a summer mentorship / study group for the ENC(C) examination beginning on June 1st, 2026 in Fredericton, NB. This group will be online and accessible to any nurse in the Maritimes looking to write their examination in November 2026.
Contact Email: Emma.morehouse@horizonnb.ca

Title: CNA Gerontology Study Group (CGNC01AUG26)
When: August 10, 2026 to November 16, 2026
Registration closes: September 14, 2026
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Email: support@desouzainstitute.com

Title: On-line/email Gero Study Group
When: January 4 to April 1, 2026
Time: Weekly emails
Contact and registration information: Patricia Roy (lead) pmroy@shaw.ca; register prior to December 31, 2025
Additional information: I've offered this FREE study group a few times over the years to nurses and they PASS! I send out weekly emails which include: PowerPoint presentations, articles, fun games, practice exams questions and mentoring available. If interested register today.

Title: CNA Hospice Palliative Care Study Group (CHPC01AUG26)
When: August 10, 2026 to November 16, 2026
Registration closes: September 14, 2026
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Email: support@desouzainstitute.com


Title: Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist Collaborative CHPCN Study Group Fall 2026
When: Study Forums are offered biweekly X 5 sessions for free on a drop-in basis from March 4th to April 29th, 2026.

  • Sessions will be held on March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, April 15th, April 29th from 5pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.
  • Discussions relate to self-evaluation of required PC competencies, tailoring best study approaches based on individual learning styles, and a full range of clinical topics including the assessment, management and patient/family teaching for ACP, Goals of Care, symptom burden and distress (pain, dyspnea, delirium, nausea, vomiting, OIC, dehydration, anxiety, grief) and end of life care planning (home based death, palliative sedation, MAID options, bereavement supports).
  • Participants are invited to bring forward clinical situations and questions from their practice to secure their learning.  
  • To register, please contact: Kathleen (Katie) Hennessy at Kathleen.Hennessy@islandhealth.ca 

Title: Study Group for Initial Medical/Surgical Certification
Contact name for details and registration: Jo-Anna Watt RN BScN, CMSN(C)®
Contact E-mail: wattjoanna@hotmail.com
Comments: Looking forward to connecting with fellow nurses and working with you to achieve your goal of certification.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

Title: CNA Oncology Exam Study Group (COES01JUL26)
When: July 6, 2026 to November 16, 2026
Registration closes: August 31, 2026
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Email: support@desouzainstitute.com

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.

Title: NSOWCC Study Group
Contact name for details and registration: Kim Leblanc
E-mail: chair@wocinstitute.ca