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Modules Support Nursing Competence
Modules Support Nursing Competence

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Alberta can access more than 25 free learning modules through their MyCLPNA accounts. These modules, hosted on our Learning Management System (LMS), help to build LPN competencies. They are suitable for meeting the requirements of...

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New Module: Understanding the Standards of Practice for Restricted Activities, Advanced Practice, and Supervision
New Module: Understanding the Standards of Practice for Restricted Activities, Advanced Practice, and Supervision

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has released a new LMS module, Understanding the Standards of Practice for Restricted Activities, Advanced Practice, and Supervision. This module explores restricted activities as they relate to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)...

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What Is a Restricted Activity?
What Is a Restricted Activity?

LPNs Are Authorized to Perform Certain Restricted Activities. How Do You Know Which Activities You Can Perform? A restricted activity is a high-risk health service that can only be performed by an authorized healthcare professional. The Health Professions Restricted Activity...

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Privacy Legislation and LPN Practice
Privacy Legislation and LPN Practice

This article provides general advice regarding privacy legislation and LPN practice. It is not a substitute for legal consultation. In 2023, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) received 19 complaints related to breaches of privacy and confidentiality....

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Understanding the Difference: Regulator, Association, Union, and Employer
February 5, 2024|Practice, Regulated Members, Public
Understanding the Difference: Regulator, Association, Union, and Employer

Check out our revised info sheet to learn more about this topic. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is the regulator for LPNs. Our role, defined in the Health Professions Act (HPA), is to protect the public....

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How to Determine LPN Scope of Practice
January 18, 2024|Practice, Regulated Members
How to Determine LPN Scope of Practice

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has released a practice guideline to assist registrants and stakeholders in interpreting Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. It outlines the factors that LPNs should consider when making decisions about...

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Injectable Aesthetic Therapies and LPN Practice
Injectable Aesthetic Therapies and LPN Practice

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) recently released a practice guideline, Injectable Aesthetic Therapies. Developed in collaboration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta, this guideline is...

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New Self-Study Module: Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence
New Self-Study Module: Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence

The NEW Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will help Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and LPN applicants gain awareness of their legal obligations. This module will build your understanding of the laws, regulations, bylaws, and practice standards that govern the LPN...

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