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Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice
February 3, 2026 | Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice

Frequently Asked Questions Series The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) frequently receives questions about professional scope of practice. Through our new series, beginning in the next issue of CARE, we will address many of these questions, giving...

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Professionalism in LPN Practice
February 3, 2026 | Practice
Professionalism in LPN Practice

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have professional responsibilities and accountabilities to the public, clients, the profession, colleagues, the CLHA, and themselves. Professionalism relates to the behaviour, skills, and qualities that an LPN is expected to demonstrate. It involves LPNs using the...

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Practice Corner: Can an LPN Have Multiple Professional Registrations?
January 30, 2026 | Practice
Practice Corner: Can an LPN Have Multiple Professional Registrations?

Registrants and other interested parties can contact the Professional Practice Team at the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) to receive clarification on Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and...

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Practice Corner: Is There a List of Medications that LPNs Are Allowed to Administer?
January 2, 2026 | Practice
Practice Corner: Is There a List of Medications that LPNs Are Allowed to Administer?

Registrants and other stakeholders can contact the Professional Practice Department at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) to receive clarification on Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and our...

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Practice Corner: Can LPNs Care for High-Acuity Patients?
December 4, 2025 | Practice
Practice Corner: Can LPNs Care for High-Acuity Patients?

Registrants and other interested parties can contact the Professional Practice Team at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) to receive clarification on Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and...

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Notice for LPNs on Providing Infusion Therapy in Private Settings
December 3, 2025 | Practice
Notice for LPNs on Providing Infusion Therapy in Private Settings

Important information on LPN scope of practice and client safety It has come to the attention of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) that Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) providing infusion therapy in some private settings are practicing...

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Practice Corner: When and Where Can LPNs Perform Assessments?
November 4, 2025 | Practice
Practice Corner: When and Where Can LPNs Perform Assessments?

Registrants and other interested parties can contact the Professional Practice Team at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) to receive clarification on Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and...

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Practice Corner: How Many Practice Hours Are Needed to Maintain Registration?
September 4, 2025 | Practice
Practice Corner: How Many Practice Hours Are Needed to Maintain Registration?

Registrants and other stakeholders can contact the Practice Department at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) to receive clarification on Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and our answers....

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