Month: December 2022

On January 1, 2023, Registration Renewal at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta’s will close. LPNs who have not renewed for 2023 will have their practice permit suspended. HOW TO REINSTATE FOR 2023 Those still wishing to register should review the instructions on “Previously Licensed in Alberta“. Those with suspended permits will be…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Health Care Aide Directory Coordinator, the Health Care Aide (HCA) Registration Assistant works with a team of professionals who support the Health Care Aide Directory operational administrative effectiveness. The (HCA) Registration Assistant serves as the main point of contact for processing and administering HCA Substantial Equivalent Assessment (SEA) applications within…

ALPNCE Lead Nurse Examiner (Touchstone Institute) Touchstone Institute has partnered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) to deliver an exam as a step in the LPN registration pathway for those applicants with a nursing credential for whom the CLPNA is seeking evidence of sufficient equivalency or prior learning. Together, we are…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Professional Conduct/Complaints Director, the Complaints Officer works with a team of professionals who are responsible for managing and resolving multiple formal complaints received by the CLPNA regarding a registrant conduct member’s conduct. The Conduct team contributes to ensuring public safety by ensuring procedural fairness is upheld and that…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Executive Officer, Registration and Education, the Educational Project Assistant provides project support and advanced administrative support to the CLPNA’s Education Department, the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC), and the Practical Nurse (PN) Educators Committee. The role provides administrative and operational project support in the management of timelines, as well as…

Regardless of age, eye health and vision problems can impact quality of life. Join Dr. Salma Kiani, OD, and learn what to watch for as a Licensed Practical Nurse in order to support patients and how early identification can reduce the risk impact and increase quality patient outcomes. Review information and potential issues with eye…

Professionalism in nursing practice ensures the consistent provision of safe, ethical, and competent care by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to their patients. The updated Policy: Professional Responsibility and Accountability discusses key professional responsibilities that LPNs are accountable for. Some key professional responsibilities and accountabilities discussed in this document clarify expectations related to: fitness to practice, professional development,…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has created a policy on Medication Management. This document replaces the Medication Management practice guideline. The information from the previous practice guideline has been updated and condensed to clearly reflect expectations surrounding medication management. In most practice settings, medication management is a significant role for Licensed…