Month: December 2013

“One of the most advanced (LPN roles) in Alberta, if not Canada.” Read how Licensed Practical Nurses in the Neurosciences ICU step down unit at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary use teamwork to be on the leading edge. Catch ‘Brain Gain’ in the Winter issue of CARE magazine. Also: How do LPNs measure up in…

Soon, internationally educated nurses (IENs) will have a single, simple point-of-entry to become assessed for any one of the three categories of professional nursing in Canada – licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is participating on the board of the National Nursing Assessment Service…

Preparing the Licensed Practical Nurse profession for the future was a focus of the Think Tank hosted by the Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) on December 5. The nearly 70 participants included influential leaders from government, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, educational colleges, licensed practical nurses, and CLPNA’s Council…

Licensed Practical Nurses, employers and others needing to speak to CLPNA staff are reminded about the CLPNA’s holiday hours. Regular Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm MST/MDT 2013 Holiday Hours Holiday Date Office Hours Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Dec 27 December 25-27 CLOSED Last day opened for 2013 December 31 8:30am…

Messages about the value of Licensed Practical Nurses will fill the air this Christmas in the Edmonton area… and beyond. Two 30-second radio ads developed by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will be broadcast on hit music stations 102.9 Sonic and 91.7 The Bounce. The ads will run starting December 16…

How CLPNA’s four new Co-Worker Abuse documents can help Licensed Practical Nurses, managers, and employers to recognize, address and eliminate workplace bullying is the topic of our upcoming webinar. Key topics include: Why nurses are prone to co-worker abuse. Results of CLPNA’s 2013 Co-Worker Abuse Survey of LPNs. Sharing new resources. WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Click below…

Most Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta have until December 31, 2013 to complete their 2014 Registration Renewal Application, or they will not be able to practice nursing in 2014 without additional delays and paperwork. RELATED – 2014 Registration Renewal policies & procedures Due to reduced holiday hours during December, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses…