Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice
Frequently Asked Questions Series
The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) frequently receives questions about professional scope of practice. Through our new series, beginning in the next issue of CARE, we will address many of these questions, giving Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and other interested parties more information on determining scope of practice.
Practice Guideline: Determining LPN Scope of Practice
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This guideline is designed to support LPNs in working to their optimal scope of practice.
LPN Practice Decision Making Tool
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This tool helps determine if a specific activity is appropriate for an individual LPN to perform.
Video: Scope of Practice: What You Need to Know
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This video introduces the different factors to consider when determining scope of practice.