LPN News

As the regulator for the practical nurse profession, the CLHA is committed to supporting safe competent care for all Albertans. Our mission is to regulate in a manner that promotes excellence so that Albertans have confidence in the care they receive from LPNs throughout their personal healthcare journey.

It is important to us, as a regulator, to understand what’s happening in the health system and the impacts on our registrants and the care provided to Albertans.

We conducted surveys in 2018 and 2023 that offered us insights into the impact of the pandemic on LPNs. The results highlighted that the pandemic placed significant pressures on LPNs and had impacts on both their wellbeing and professional practice. As a regulator, we continue to monitor these trends and experiences to support LPNs in providing safe, competent, and ethical care.

The 2026 LPN survey asks questions related to demographics, characteristics of the nurse practice environment, and self-reported health. Hearing from you will help the CLHA to understand what is impacting LPNs and the care they provide.

The survey will remain open until June 26, 2026. Participants who complete the survey will be entered into a draw for 1 of 15 $50 VISA gift cards as a thank you for their time.

A note about consent and your privacy:

• Your participation is voluntary. There is no obligation to complete the survey.
• You will be asked at the start of the survey to provide your registration number. Your number is ONLY used to ensure the survey is completed once and for the purpose of the gift card draw. After your information is collected, your registration number will be removed from the dataset to protect your identity.
• Your responses will be kept confidential and will be securely stored. The survey data will be analyzed only after the removal of your registration number and will not be disclosed as identifiable information.
• Survey data will only be accessible to the CLHA’s Performance Measurement and Research (PMR) team. No other individuals at the CLHA will have access to your individual survey responses.

To take the survey, click the button below. If you have any questions or concerns about participating in this survey, please contact the Performance Measurement & Research team at pmr@clha.com.

Please note: The survey may be easier to complete on a laptop or desktop computer rather than a phone.