Practice

Observation, Assessment, and Diagnosis
March 9, 2026 | Practice
Observation, Assessment, and Diagnosis

Healthcare providers such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Health Care Aides (HCAs), and physicians perform different activities in client care. This article describes the difference between observation, assessment, and diagnosis. LPNs are authorized to carry out observation, assessment, and nursing...

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Abandonment of Care
March 6, 2026 | Practice
Abandonment of Care

The duty to provide quality care is fundamental to professional nursing practice. Once a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) accepts a care assignment, they are required to: Be readily available to provide agreed upon client care, Transfer care to a suitable...

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How Do I Know What My Scope of Practice Is?
March 6, 2026 | Practice
How Do I Know What My Scope of Practice Is?

The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) frequently receives questions about professional scope of practice. Through our regular series, we will address many of these questions. Your scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is shaped...

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Practice Corner: Can an LPN Pronounce Death?
March 5, 2026 | Practice
Practice Corner: Can an LPN Pronounce Death?

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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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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