College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

Our practice guideline on Infection Prevention and Control supports LPNs in preventing the transmission of disease and infections. Read more: https://ow.ly/u8kx50SToEk

Coming tomorrow (August 15)! Sign up for our Determining LPN Scope of Practice webinar to learn more about this important topic: https://ow.ly/pWMa50SToj8

We launched a registrant survey in September 2023. 3,300 Alberta LPNs responded, sharing their perspectives on regulation and practice. Learn more about the responses in our CARE feature for August: https://ow.ly/3ZAW50STo8m

Out now: our August edition of CARE includes an update on our Registrant Survey and our most recent Council meeting as well as information on registration renewal and infection prevention and control. https://ow.ly/T8WR50STnPw

There's still time to register for our August 15 webinar, Determining LPN Scope of Practice: https://ow.ly/WPWa50SPF9m

Reminder for Alberta LPNs: the registration year has changed. Registration Renewal now opens on September 9 and closes November 30. Renew by November 1 to pay the lowest fee.

We're closed today, August 5, for Heritage Day. We'll reopen withour regular hours tomorrow.

We've added another date for our webinar, Determining LPN Scope of Practice. Register for our August 15 date and learn more about the factors that shape scope: https://ow.ly/WPWa50SPF9m

The CLPNA’s newest learning module, Determining LPN Scope of Practice, will help learners understand how to evaluate whether an activity or area of practice is within scope of practice. Login to your MyCLPNA account to access. https://ow.ly/Wz4y50SIssA

Did you know? The average age for LPNs in Alberta is 38.5. Over 60% of LPNs are 40 or younger. Read more statistics on LPNs: https://ow.ly/YS9C50SFrbC

Did you know? Most LPNs work in hospitals, long term care, and community health. 35% of all Alberta LPNs work in hospitals. Read more statistics on LPNs: https://ow.ly/LNp850SEPEC

Coming tomorrow (July 23): our Determining LPN Scope of Practice webinar provides tools for thinking critically about scope. Register now: https://ow.ly/4ttw50Szf2C

Did you know? LPN registrations rose again in 2023. There were 20,971 LPNs registered in Alberta last year. Read more statistics on LPNs: https://ow.ly/PtvP50SEPwK

The CLPNA’s Self-Employed Practice guideline outlines the expectations of registrants who are self-employed. https://ow.ly/TxV850Sz2gP

At the CLPNA, we get a lot of questions about whether LPNs can perform certain activities. In this month's practice corner, find out about IV Direct Push: when LPNs can perform the activity, and how you can learn more about scope of practice. https://ow.ly/ee2l50Sy94m

Do you want more tools to help you determine LPN scope of practice? Attend our upcoming webinar (July 23): https://ow.ly/JM0150StZPY

This month's feature article explores how LPNs can effectively communicate with clients, families, and other members of the healthcare team, supporting the provision of safe and competent care. https://ow.ly/p51k50Sy98Y

The July edition of CARE is out now! Learn more about communication in nursing, self-employed practice, and more.
https://ow.ly/iHPB50SxtfY

For Injury Prevention Day (July 5), check out our video on Falls Prevention to learn how LPNs can support safe patient care: https://ow.ly/wAxv50Su0nz

We have another date for our newest webinar, Determining LPN Scope of Practice. Register before July 23 to attend: https://ow.ly/ZG0H50StZPX

The CLPNA Council is pleased to welcome Thomas S. Kent as its newest public representative. Learn more:

Thomas S. Kent Named Newest Public Member of CLPNA Council - CLPNA The CLPNA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new regulated member to Council, Maydie Noel

Our office is closed today for Canada Day and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, July 2.

LPNs work throughout the province. 32.5% work in the Calgary area and 33% work in the Edmonton area. The remaining 34.5% work in other regions. Read more statistics on LPNs: https://ow.ly/7mYX50Sm20B

From our 2023 Annual Report: last year, 43.4% of LPNs reported working full-time. 34.0% work part-time, and 22.5% work on a casual basis.

Read more statistics on LPNs: https://ow.ly/cMhQ50S7r7e

Learn more about how our 2023 operational activities built on the strength of our strategic pillars in our 2023 Annual Report: https://ow.ly/Yoom50Sm1YP

LPNs: you will be required to complete the CLPNA module, Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct, prior to renewing your registration for 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xqe350S7rb5

Our 2023 Annual Report includes a full update from the CLPNA Council, which oversees the governance of the organization. Read more: https://ow.ly/IIhP50S7Nbj

Our Duty to Report webinar is coming June 18/20! Sign up now and learn more about what to report and to who:
Learn more about what to report and to whom: https://ow.ly/ti4Z50S2jgi

Don't miss out! Our webinar, Determining LPN Scope of Practice, is coming tomorrow, June 13.
Learn more about the factors that shape practice and sign up now: https://ow.ly/WQ9L50S4G1g