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Practice
Quick links to the sections on this page:
*Overview and Framework for Connecting Key CLPNBC
baseline competencies
code of ethics
practice consultation
LPNs & RNs Working Together
post-basic courses
practice guidelines
presentations
scope of practice
standards of practice
Survey
According to the Health Professions Act, Section 19, the role of the CLPNBC is to:
- establish standards of academic or technical achievement and the qualifications required for registration as a member of the CLPNBC
- establish requirements for continuing education and for continuing competence for registrants
Therefore, the CLPNBC is responsible for:
- articulating the scope of an LPN's practice
- articulating the CLPNBC board's position on education and practice matters across the province
- developing the CLPNBC Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and other documents
- facilitating quality practice via the Quality Practice Committee
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Overview of Current CLPNBC Documents
The CLPNBC currently has the Baseline Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses' Professional Practice document (February 2009) available on the website for all registrants. It has been developed to reflect the current practice of LPNs, and the competencies are based upon the Assessment Strategies Inc. (ASI) National Blueprint for the Canadian Practical Nurses Registration Examination, for 2007-2011.
Click below for more information and to view the framework for connecting key CLPNBC practice support documents. |
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| Associated documents - click to download |  CLPNBC Framework for Connecting Key Practice Documents_Sept 01_10_.pdf (Approx 95K) |
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Code of Ethics
The CLPNBC makes its resources available for free download. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the files.
The Code of Ethics and the Code of Ethics Companion guide can be downloaded from the Publications menu. |
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information brochure
CLPNBC has developed a Practice Consultation brochure that provides information about the College's practice consultation services. Click below to access the brochure. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | | CLPNBC Practice Consultation brochure- website 2010.pdf (Approx 125K) |
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practice consultants
The CLPNBC has staff who are able to respond to questions related to practice areas and/or regions throughout the province. Responsibilities have recently changed. If your is question related to:
LPN regulation, LPNs in public health, or Immunization/vaccination For all queries please contact:
Elaine Baxter, Senior Practice Consultant
ebaxter@clpnbc.org
778-373-3100
Toll Free 1-877-373-2201
Vancouver Island Health, Interior Health or Fraser Health Authorities, Quality Assurance and specialty education such as perioperative, dialysis, and ortho. For all queries:
Janice Harvey, LPN
Nursing Practice Consultant
jharvey@clpnbc.org
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Northern Health Authority and Inquiry and Discipline (potential complaints and follow ups on registrants with AOUs). Also Provincial Health Services (BCCA and BCWC), Federal agencies (DVA and FNIHB) For all queries:
Rachelle Robichaud, LPN
Nursing Practice Consultant
rrobichaud@clpnbc.org |
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practice support documents
CLPNBC has developed a practice publications list that gives a brief overview and description of each of the College's practice support documents found on our website. Links are included to direct you to each document. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | | CLPNBC Practice Publication Description list 2010- website.pdf (Approx 102K) |
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LPNs & RNs - Working Together for Client Safety
LPNs & RNs - Working Together for Client Safety is a document jointly developed by the College's of Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. For more information, contact the College's Nurse Practice Consultants. |
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LPN Post-Basic Education
Specialty Programs
Peri-Operative LPN (Operating Room):
- There is no B.C.-based OR LPN Program that we know of at this time.
- Several Peri-Operative LPN programs exist outside of B.C. Information on available programs may be accessed through individual schools' websites:
- MacEwan University (Edmonton, Alberta) www.macewan.ca
- SIAST- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Wascana Campus, Regina, SK) www.siast.sk.ca - Contact each school to discuss distance program delivery options.
- Contact employer to explore in-house education and implementation initiatives.
- Contact employer to discuss support for taking program/negotiation of practicum placement support.
- Contact union to discuss financial/bursary support for taking program.
Orthopedics:
There is no B.C.-based Ortho LPN Program that we know of at this time.
- Norquest College (Edmonton, AB) offers the "Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPNs" program.
- Go to their website at www.norquest.ab.ca for more information.
- Contact employer to explore in-house education and implementation initiatives.
- Contact employer to discuss support for taking program/negotiation of practicum placement support.
- Contact the school to discuss distance program delivery options.
- Contact union to discuss financial/bursary support for taking program.
Technician (OR/Ortho/Dialysis):
- There are no B.C.-based Dialysis LPN programs that we know of at this time.
- For example, in both B.C. and Alberta, LPNs are hired on to a dialysis unit, and as part of their employment contract, are educated through an on-unit program to gain the competencies required to work in that practice setting.
- Technician programs may be available in B.C. in the following settings:
- Operating Room/Sterile Supply
- Orthopedics
- Dialysis
Keep in mind that these are technical programs and not nursing-based programs. - Entry to work as an LPN in the Operating room in B.C. is an OR LPN-specific program. A technical program will not provide the education required to enter into an OR LPN position in B.C.
- Vancouver Community College may offer the OR/Ortho or Dialysis technician programs. Contact the school through its website for more information: www.vcc.ca
- Contact the school to discuss program delivery options.
- Contact employer to explore in-house education and implementation initiatives.
- Contact employer to discuss support for taking program/negotiation of practicum placement support.
- Contact union to discuss financial/bursary support for taking program.
Individual Post-Basic Courses
Immunization:
LPNs may complete a post basic certification in immunization. LPNs may participate in immunization/vaccinations as follows:
- Administering immunizations only following successful completion of a CLPNBC recognized post basic course on Immunization.
- Immunizing clients four years and older.
- Maintaining currency in emergency response to anaphylaxis with resource information from the British Columbia Center for Disease Control or other organization as appropriate.
For more about Immunization courses please also see the "What's New" page on this website. Click here.
Wound Care:
- Wound Care courses are available through:
1. MacEwan University: Edmonton, AB www.macewan.ca
2. Norquest College: Edmonton, AB www.norquest.ca
3. Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, B.C. www.viu.ca
4. Vancouver Community College: Vancouver, B.C. www.vcc.ca
Foot Care:
- Referring to the regulated scope of practice - all LPNs who are providing foot care MUST do so under the DIRECTION of the medical practitioner who is attending the patient.
- Foot Care courses are available through:
1. College of New Caledonia: Prince George, B.C. www.cnc.ca
2. College of the Rockies: Cranbrook, B.C. www.cotr.ca
3. Okanagan College: Kelowna, B.C. www.okanagan.bc.ca
4. Vancouver Community College: Vancouver, B.C. www.vcc.ca
5. Vancouver Island University: Nanaimo, B.C. www.viu.ca
Breastfeeding Course for Health-Care Providers:
Over the 13 weeks of the course, you will acquire or polish the foundational skills you need to confidently support and empower families to reach their breastfeeding goals.
Must be pre-approved prior to registering
Douglas College www.douglas.bc.ca |
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Practice Guidelines
The following CLPNBC Practice Guidelines have been updated and are now available for download. Click here to access each practice guideline.
- Blood & Blood Product Transfusion Therapy
- Consent
- Documentation
- Duty to Provide Care
- Duty to Report
- Medication Administration
- Peripheral Infusion Therapy
- Self-Employment
- Working with Unregulated Health-Care Providers
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Scope of Practice
Current versions of the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation are available from http://www.bclaws.ca. Click on Statutes and Regulations, then "H", scroll down to Health Professions Act and click on "Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation. |
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Standards of Practice
The CLPNBC makes its resources available for free download. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the files.
The revised Standards of Practice document is now available and can be downloaded from the Publications menu. |
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Link to current Survey
This page will link users to the College's current online surveys. Surveys are used to collect information from registrants about a wide variety of issues. Generally these surveys are targeted, meaning that Registrants will be invited to participate. Therefore some questions may not apply to other registrants.
Click here to take survey |
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