Licensed Practical Nurses: when providing immunization services, it is important to be aware of your legal responsibilities and the education required to perform this activity. This webinar: 1) Reviews LPN Scope of Practice regarding administering immunizations2) Discusses your options for education and training3) Outlines reporting requirements For more information please review: Related – Immunization Reporting…
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Webinar: Connecting Regulation to LPN Professional Practice (June 8 & 13)
The purpose of regulation is to ensure that regulated healthcare providers, such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), practice in a safe, competent, and ethical manner. The way LPNs connect their regulatory responsibilities to their nursing practice is of utmost importance. Professionalism requires that LPNs demonstrate professional standards when providing nursing care and collaborating with patients,…
read moreVideo: Communication Strategies to Support People Living with Dementia
This video discusses specific strategies to facilitate communication with people who have dementia. It focuses on Alzheimer’s dementia, covering topics related to memory and communication, including hearing loss, with examples of practical evidence-based techniques that LPNs can put into immediate practice.
read moreVideo: Privacy Legislation in Alberta
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a professional and ethical responsibility to practice within the relevant laws governing privacy and confidentiality of patient information. This means all LPNs have the duty to safeguard a patient’s personal and health information as well as respect a patient’s right to privacy. LPNs are ultimately responsible for determining and understanding…
read moreWebinar: Long COVID – Supporting Patient Care (May 23 & 25)
Long COVID describes any signs and symptoms that continue or develop after an acute COVID 19 infection. As a relatively new chronic condition, healthcare professionals are continuing to learn more about its treatment. This webinar will assist LPNs in being aware of the latest information to support patient care in the treatment of Long COVID….
read moreWebinar: Duty to Report (May 2 & 9)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) encounter varied situations in their practice. These situations may involve the professional and legal duty to report information to certain authorities or designated persons as part of the healthcare team. An LPN’s legal duty to report may be required by legislation, professional expectations, or employer requirements. Some example types of information…
read moreWebinar: Communication Strategies to Support People Living with Dementia (April 20 & 27)
In this webinar, we will discuss specific strategies to facilitate communication with people who have dementia. We will focus on Alzheimer’s dementia, covering topics related to memory and communication, including hearing loss, with examples of practical evidence-based techniques that you can put into immediate practice. After participating in the webinar, learners will be able to…
read moreWebinar: Privacy Legislation in Alberta (April 11 & 18)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a professional and ethical responsibility to practice within the relevant laws governing privacy and confidentiality of patient information. This means all LPNs have the duty to safeguard a patient’s personal and health information as well as respect a patient’s right to privacy. LPNs are ultimately responsible for determining and understanding…
read moreWebinar: Immunization Practice & Regulation (Mar 7 & 9)
Licensed Practical Nurses: when providing immunization services, it is important to be aware of your legal responsibilities and the education required to perform this activity.This webinar: 1) Reviews LPN Scope of Practice regarding administering immunizations2) Discusses your options for education and training3) Outlines reporting requirements For more information please review: Related – Immunization Reporting for…
read moreVideo: Understanding Restricted Activities and Advanced Practice
Current regulation, including the LPN Professional Regulation, authorizes Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to perform a broad range of activities to support care provided to individuals and their families. It is crucial for LPNs to understand their scope of practice related to the restricted activities that they perform as well as advanced authorizations and areas of…
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