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Today, the Government of Alberta announced a comprehensive amendment to the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation. This opens up new possibilities for a broader range of nursing services by Licensed Practical Nurses enhancing continuity of care for Albertans. “These amendments support over 16,000 nurses to better assist a rapidly evolving healthcare system well into the…
read moreHearing Notice: Susan Baxter #11761
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is responsible under the Health Professions Act for protecting the public from unethical, unskilled, and unsafe nursing practice. Under this authority, some complaints of unprofessional conduct result in a formal Hearing before a Hearing Tribunal, consisting of LPNs appointed by Council and public members appointed by government….
read moreHearing Notice: Getachew Sasiga #40342
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is responsible under the Health Professions Act for protecting the public from unethical, unskilled, and unsafe nursing practice. Under this authority, some complaints of unprofessional conduct result in a formal Hearing before a Hearing Tribunal, consisting of LPNs appointed by Council and public members appointed by government….
read moreCLPNA Committees looking for a few good LPNs
Licensed Practical Nurses interested in stepping up their career are invited to volunteer for Committee involvement at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) for the 2020-2021 term. Newcomers to these working committees are oriented and fully trained. An honorarium and travel expenses are paid for committee work. Apply with a resume by…
read moreResearch seeks to understand Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses: Member Survey Report
“The 2018 LPN Member Survey…aimed for a comprehensive understanding of LPN work-life, work environments, and the profession itself.” Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) face many physical, emotional, and social challenges in their work which can lead to absenteeism, turnover, anxiety, and burnout. A strong healthy workforce can support the highest level of safety for the public….
read moreSharing evidence-based immunization info critical for LPNs: CLPNA
Recently, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee of Health Workforce reached out to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) regarding a recent insurgence of measles in Canada and its relationship to vaccine hesitancy. This message contains a summary of that information and a call to action for Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses: Vaccine hesitance is… a…
read more‘Collaborative Practice in Nursing’ released by Alberta’s nursing regulators
Professionals working together with shared decision-making, open communication, and mutual trust are among the goals outlined in the Collaborative Practice in Nursing document from Alberta’s nursing regulators. DOWNLOAD Collaborative Practice in Nursing The regulators, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), and the…
read moreWEBINAR: Immunization Regulation (Oct. 30)
If you missed this webinar the first time, now’s your chance to catch up! To better protect the public, the Alberta Government introduced new immunization regulations in December 2018 giving additional responsibilities to all health professionals, including Licensed Practical Nurses. RELATED – All LPNs to report adverse immunization events: Regulation This webinar contains important info…
read moreWEBINAR: Falls and Fall-Related Injury and Prevention (Nov. 5 & 26)
What causes a fall? Are there ways to help your patients prevent falls? A fall can have a significant impact on the lifestyle and independence of a patient or older adult. Among seniors in Alberta, falls are the leading cause of injury. Between 20-30% of seniors will fall at least once per year. November is Falls…
read moreHearing Notice: Jasbir Rai #35171
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is responsible under the Health Professions Act for protecting the public from unethical, unskilled, and unsafe nursing practice. Under this authority, some complaints of unprofessional conduct result in a formal Hearing before a Hearing Tribunal, consisting of LPNs appointed by Council and public members appointed by government….
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