THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TIME for B.C.'s Licensed Practical Nurses.
Health care is changing, here and across North America. And with it, new models of care -- that are shaped by greater collaboration between interdisciplinary teams of professionals and allied practitioners -- are emerging.
B.C.'s Health Professions Act and the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation set out the regulation of Licensed Practical Nurses and currently place all LPN practice under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse.
That's about to change. Along with all other health care professions, nursing services provided by LPNs are moving to a "restricted activities" model. This model will set out the activities LPNs can perform independently, and the activities that can only be performed with advanced training, specialty education, or under the supervision of another health professional.
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It's important that LPNs are heard on changes that impact their profession.
Learn more
Read HEU's report on the coming changes to LPN practice.
If you'd like an copy mailed to you, contact tschlueter@heu.org or download it.
We've also posted video highlights of a presentation made to HEU LPNs in June by the Alberta College of LPNs' director of professional practice. Learn how regulatory changes in that province have enhanced LPNs' roles.
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HEU's LPN Advisory Committee is made up of LPNs just like you.