Month: May 2020

Licensed Practical Nurses and interested members of the public are welcome to virtually attend the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) in June. For the first time, this event will be held online in a webinar-style presentation format to comply with current COVID-19 public health regulations regarding…

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an integral part of nursing practice to protect both patients and nurses from the spread of disease. All nursing professions in Alberta have consistent IPC expectations to ensure the safety of the public. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for adhering to IPC recommendations from their employers and regulatory…

 CLPNA’s 2019 Annual Report (PDF) “A major milestone this year was receiving approval of amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation… effective February 1, 2020. These amendments support LPNs to work to the full extent of their education and make a greater contribution to the healthcare team and the…

Alberta government regulations give all health professionals, including Licensed Practical Nurses, additional responsibilities regarding immunizations in order to better protect the public. The first stage of the Immunization Regulation was implemented in December 2018 and the second will be implemented on January 1, 2021. RELATED – Sharing Evidence-Based Immunization Info Critical For LPNs: CLPNA RELATED –…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta’s (CLPNA) Council is pleased to announce that Jeanne Weis has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 26, 2020. The CLPNA has been guided by Linda Stanger’s strong and steady leadership for the past 14 years. The Council would like to thank Linda…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is responsible under the Health Professions Act for protecting the public from unethical, unskilled, and unsafe nursing practice. Under this authority, some complaints of unprofessional conduct result in a formal Hearing before a Hearing Tribunal, consisting of LPNs appointed by Council and public members appointed by government….

The researchers, writers, and illustrators have put down their pens, and a unique history of practical nursing in Alberta is soon going to press. It seems fitting for during the World Health Organization’s Year of the Nurse and Midwife to acknowledge the regulatory growth of the LPN profession. ‘A Special History of LPNs’ edition of the…

 Everyone wants to work in an environment where people feel safe, healthy and valued – a respectful workplace. Building a respectful workplace starts with building healthy working relationships – one conversation, one interaction at a time. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) partners with Veronica De Freitas and Tara Foster from Alberta…

 Looking back, it seems the World Health Organization had a crystal ball when they chose 2020 to be the international Year of the Nurse and Midwife. There are more nurses in the world than any other health professional and they are profoundly affected by the current pandemic. While Canadians stay in, LPNs and other…

In every profession, there are those who stand out, who shine brighter. They work hard to lead better, learn more to teach clearer, care more to serve broader. Every year, the Awards of Excellence honour the stars among Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses and those healthcare leaders who support the practical nurse profession. In 2020, the…