Month: April 2017

“Ensuring safe, quality and ethical care for Albertans is the mandate of the CLPNA.” – Message from the Executive Director, Linda Stanger, CLPNA This strong mandate is reflected throughout CLPNA’s 2016 Annual Report and 2017-2020 Strategic Plan.

Two new online self-study courses are now available from ‘Study with CLPNA‘. Infection Prevention and Control Self-Study Course In healthcare settings, IPC measures are enhanced to protect more vulnerable populations from acquiring healthcare-associated infections. These types of infections can increase hospital lengths of stay, cause patient health complications and may even result in death. This…

CLPNA has partnered with Early Childhood Development Support Services (ECDSS) to present a webinar “Trauma Informed Care” on Tuesday, May 9, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. This webinar was created exclusively for Licensed Practical Nurses. Register below!

Due to a change in term length, most of Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses are eligible to run in this year’s Elections to the Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. Four of the most populous Districts will be holding elections on June 14 for District Representatives. Edmonton and Calgary are electing for…

A new document, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Guidelines for Nurses in Alberta, will supersede all previous information provided to Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses on the subject. The Guideline includes a legislative overview and background of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada. Additionally, the eligibility, safeguards and provincial requirements are also included to create a framework from…