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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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The Alberta LPN Competency Profile Has Been Archived
January 6, 2025|Regulated Members, Practice
The Alberta LPN Competency Profile Has Been Archived

The Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse Competency Profile has been archived.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

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Infection Prevention and Control
December 1, 2024|Policy, Practice
Infection Prevention and Control

The CLPNA’s practice guideline supports LPNs in preventing the transmission of disease and infections, which promotes client and healthcare provider safety. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an integral part of nursing practice. IPC interventions are specific measures that are...

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Practice Corner: <br>Does the CLPNA Require CPR certification?
November 4, 2024|Practice
Practice Corner:
Does the CLPNA Require CPR certification?

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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Changes to Restrictions on Spinal and Epidural Therapy
October 3, 2024|Regulated Members, Practice
Changes to Restrictions on Spinal and Epidural Therapy

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has updated policies and guidelines to better align with the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation. What has changed: The restriction on Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) removing spinal and epidural catheters has...

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