The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is the regulatory (licensing) organization for the province’s approximately 9000 Licensed Practical Nurses.

OUR MISSION
"To regulate and lead the profession in a manner that protects and serves the public through excellence in Practical Nursing."

OUR VISION
Licensed Practical Nurses are a nurse of choice, trusted partner and a valued professional in the healthcare system.
The CLPNA embraces change that serves the best interests of the public, the profession and a quality healthcare system.

OUR VALUES
By 2015, the CLPNA expects to see:

• Increased demand for Licensed Practical Nurses generating continuous growth in the profession.
• Full utilization of Licensed Practical Nurses throughout the health care system.
• All Licensed Practical Nurses embrace and fully enact their professional scope of practice.
• Increased public understanding of the role and contributions of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• The College initiate and support research relevant to the Licensed Practical Nurse profession and the health care system.
• Enhanced collaborative opportunities provincially, nationally and internationally.
• The College and Licensed Practical Nurses fully engaged in all decisions affecting the profession. 

Passed by CLPNA Council on December 9, 2010