Month: February 2014

“Explore Wellness” at the next annual Conference and Annual General Meeting for the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) coming April 30 – May 2, 2014. More than 400 Licensed Practical Nurses, health care professionals, managers and employers will be challenged to focus on patient centered care by becoming more attuned to the…

There’s no time to hesitate! Nominations for three LPN Awards and one non-LPN Award are being accepted until February 28, 2014 for the annual LPN Awards of Excellence. LPN award recipients receive $1000 and a commemorative crystal award. Award nominees and recipients will be honoured by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)…

Up to $5000 in bursary funds is available to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programs. The annual David King Education Bursary assists in covering tuition, books and materials for degrees that enhance the LPN role. RELATED – David King Bursary Application Form Application Deadline – February 28, 2014 Eligible applicants must reside…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is pleased to announce that the Practical Nursing regulatory authorities have formally agreed to implement Computer-Based Testing for delivering the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE®) in 2016. We know that technology is playing an enhanced role in the delivery of licensure/registration testing.  As regulators, we…

A part-time Investigations Officer position has opened at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The Investigations Officer conducts investigations into complaints about the unprofessional conduct of Licensed Practical Nurses as directed by the Complaints Director/Complaints Consultant as outlined in the Health Professions Act. JOB DESCRIPTION – CLPNA Investigators Officer Resumes will be…