CARE February 2025

Professional Responsibility and Accountability Series: Introduction

In 2025, the CLPNA will share information on topics related to professional responsibility and accountability. The first article introduces key concepts and documents.

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Also in This Issue:

LPN Education: FAQs
Practice Corner: Can an LPN administer a Pap test?
Knowledge Hub Resource: CCPNR Entry Level Competencies
Decision Making: A Tool for LPN Practice
Upcoming Webinars
Featured Video: Scope of Practice: What You Need to Know

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Remembering Rita McGregor

The CLPNA offers its condolences to the family and friends of Rita McGregor. Rita served as the Director of Policy and Practice for the CLPNA for 19 years.

NEWS SPOTLIGHTS

Decision Making: A Tool for LPN Practice

The CLPNA’s LPN Practice Decision Making Tool can help determine if it is appropriate for an individual LPN to perform a specific nursing activity.

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Practice Corner: Can an LPN administer a Papanicolaou (Pap) test?

Registrants and other stakeholders can contact the CLPNA's Practice Department to receive clarification on LPN practice. In Practice Corner, we’ll share some frequently asked questions and our answers.

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LPN Education: Frequently Asked Questions

The CLPNA has a mandate to approve practical nurse diploma, refresher, and advanced practice programs. Find out more about what this means in this FAQ.

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From the Knowledge Hub: CCPNR Entry-Level Competencies

The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators created the Entry Level Competencies for LPNs to describe the knowledge, skills, judgment, and attitudes required of new LPNs.

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Naloxone and the Role of the LPN in Alberta Info Sheet Retired

The CLPNA's info sheet, Naloxone and the Role of the LPN, has been retired. The guidance found in this document is now in the Medication Management policy.

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Katrina Haymond Named New General Counsel

The CLPNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katrina Haymond as our new General Counsel effective February 3. Katrina brings 27 years of experience in the legal field.

CONTINUING COMPETENCE

March

Webinar: Determining LPN Scope of Practice

This webinar will help LPNs determine their scope of practice. It explores the factors that affect scope in different scenarios, examining several scenarios to demonstrate how to use critical thinking to make decisions.