Month: March 2014

The Early Bird discount and special hotel rate for the 2014 CLPNA Conference are only available until April 4 and both are filling up fast! More than 70% of available Conference seats are sold, so LPNs and interested health professionals are encouraged to register soon. $50 off Conference until April 4 Both LPNs and non-CLPNA…

For LPNs in 2023, how will nursing be different? What about nursing education, leadership, technology, and collaboration? During this year’s Annual General Meeting, Licensed Practical Nurses and the public will hear about the 10-year Strategic Plan of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) on April 30 in Edmonton. Forecasting the future; 10-year…

Lunches, dinners, teas… these events and more will soon receive Special Event Kits from the CLPNA to celebrate National Nursing Week, May 12-18, 2014. The CLPNA is accepting orders for the Kits until April 11. Special Event Kits contain LPN-branded items to be used as door-prizes such as lip balms, hand sanitizer, glass cleaning clothes,…

To find the fullest role in public health for Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses, look north to Fort McMurray! Explore this feature story and so much more in the Spring issue of CARE Magazine. Are international medical graduates the solution to the doctor shortage in underserviced areas? Canadian health care myths are challenged by evidence in…

A full-time Practice & Policy Consultant position has opened at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The Practice & Policy Consultant will receive, monitor, and respond to nursing practice inquiries, complete trends analysis, and participate in development and implementation of practice support documents within the College. JOB DESCRIPTION – Practice and Policy…

“Population growth, an increasingly diverse cultural mix, more people aged 65 and older, and a greater burden of chronic disease, mental illness and dementia are all going to drive changes in the health system and how and by whom services are provided.” That’s what the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta heard from industry…

Three Canadian nursing associations are encouraging healthcare facilities to utilize their resource “Staff Mix Decision-making Framework for Quality Nursing Care” to create the best, safe staff mix for all clinical practice settings. A joint position statement supporting the framework was recently released by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators…

Another radio ad about Licensed Practical Nurses is being broadcast in the Edmonton area this March on hit music stations 102.9 Sonic and 91.7 The Bounce. The ad will run for two weeks. Complementing the radio message is a billboard web advertisement on the Bounce and Sonic websites from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses…

Hundreds of events both large and small are being planned for National Nursing Week, May 12-18, 2014, and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is supporting these celebrations with complimentary Special Event Kits. The Kits contain LPN-branded items such as lip balms, hand sanitizer, glass cleaning clothes, lanyards, flashlights, sewing kits, pens,…