CARE November 2023

Learn More About Renewal Requirements

Between October 10 and December 31, 2023, approximately 20,000 LPNs will renew their practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Read this article to learn more about how Registration Renewal supports public safety and maintains the standards of the profession.

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Also in This Issue:

Fitness to Practice
Explore the New Website
Registration Renewal Guide
Featured Video: Falls Prevention
New Modules Released
Upcoming Webinars

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Our new website has now launched! This article will help you find some of our most accessed resources.

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NEWS SPOTLIGHTS

Understanding Fitness to Practice

LPNs have a responsibility to maintain and assess their fitness to practice. Learn more about what this means in this article.

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Registration Renewal Guide

Renew before December 2nd to pay the lowest registration fee! Follow the steps in our guide to help you through the process.

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Policy Updates: Declarations and Registration Requirements, Research Funding, and Prevention of Staff Abuse

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) recently updated two policy documents, Declarations and Registration Requirements and Research Funding; and a new policy was released, Prevention of Staff Abuse.

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Continuing Competence Learning Resources

The CLPNA provides ongoing education in a variety of formats to promote the continuing competence of LPNs.

New Learning Modules Released:

Health Assessment

This module highlights how performing accurate and thorough health assessments are important to client safety and outcomes and a fundamental skill required of LPNs.

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Privacy Legislation

This micro-module assists LPNs in understanding various provincial and federal privacy legislation and how it impacts LPN nursing practice.

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Connecting Regulation to

LPN Practice

This micro-module assists LPNs in understanding how professional practice in Alberta fits into the CLPNA’s regulatory responsibilities framework.

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Learning Modules can be accessed through MyCLPNA.com

Learning Resources

Upcoming Webinars:

November

9 & 13

Connecting Regulation to LPN Professional Practice

Learn more about how LPN professional practice in Alberta fits into the CLPNA’s regulatory responsibilities framework, which includes legislation, regulation, the regulatory college, the employer, the LPN, and the public.

Video Spotlight: Falls Prevention

LPNs can play an important role in fall prevention. This video outlines risk factors that can lead to a fall including issues with balance and leg strength, vision, medication, cognitive issues, and home safety.