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Practice Corner: Can an LPN Have Multiple Professional Registrations?
May 30, 2025|Practice
Practice Corner: Can an LPN Have Multiple Professional Registrations?

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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Practice Corner: How Many Practice Hours Are Needed to Maintain Registration?
May 6, 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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Practice Corner: What Activities Require a Medical Order or Protocol?
April 7, 2025|Practice
Practice Corner: What Activities Require a Medical Order or Protocol?

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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Professional Responsibility and Accountability Series: Professionalism
Professional Responsibility and Accountability Series: Professionalism

In 2025, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will share information on topics related to professional responsibility and accountability. This month’s topic is professionalism. Professionalism relates to the behaviour, skills, and qualities that an LPN is expected...

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The Alberta LPN Competency Profile Has Been Removed
The Alberta LPN Competency Profile Has Been Removed

The Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse Competency Profile has been removed. The CLPNA will continue to support LPNs in understanding their scope of practice.

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Practice Corner: Can an LPN administer a Papanicolaou (Pap) test?
February 3, 2025|Practice
Practice Corner: Can an LPN administer a Papanicolaou (Pap) test?

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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Practice Corner: Is There a List of Medications that LPNs Are Allowed to Administer?
January 7, 2025|Practice
Practice Corner: Is There a List of Medications that LPNs Are Allowed to Administer?

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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