College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C.

2011 ONLINE RENEWAL

Help Save Trees!

Online 2011 Registration Renewal is now open, and will remain open throughout the entire renewal period. However we strongly urge eligible registrants to help the College save trees by renewing online before September 27th.

Renewing online is a secure, simple and fast way to ensure you are eligible to continue working without interruption at the beginning of the New Year.

Click here for more information on the online renewal process.

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2010 BOARD ELECTIONS

The successfull candidates by district were:

District 1: BARB EAGLE, LPN

District 2: SYLVIA NEDEN, LPN

District 4: SHARON HENDERSON, LPN

District 5: SCOTT MONTEITH, LPN

Thank you to everyone who ran for office and everyone who took the time to cast their vote!

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** No more Payroll Deduction payments accepted after 2011 **

The 2011 annual renewal period is the final time that the CLPNBC will accept
payroll deduction payments for annual renewal.

There are NO changes for the 2011 renewal year.

Payroll departments are advised to not collect in advance for the 2012 renewal period because payments will not be accepted.

Click here if you are a participating payroll administrator and need information on submitting your list and payroll payment for the 2011 renewal period.

For more information on this announcement, click on the following document.

Associated documents - click to download

Payroll deduction notice letter_08.10.pdf (Approx 88K)

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Practice Guideline Information Update

September 1, 2010

The College wishes to provide clarification regarding content found in the CLPNBC Practice Guidelines. The Practice Guidelines are not written for Entry Level practitioners. The Guidelines' preamble on the CLPNBC website clearly states the following:

The CLPNBC practice guidelines are written to guide and inform LPN practice. Click on the following document to read more.

Associated documents - click to download

CLPNBC PG information update 090110 (3).pdf (Approx 60K)

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2010 Conference/AGM

This year's Conference and AGM marked some notable firsts for the College and a few lasts. For the first time, this year's event was held at the Italian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver and for the first time we comfortably broke through the "300" barrier with 360 attendees. It was also the last AGM for a long standing and dedicated Board Member and the current Chair, Bernice Crockett, who has come to the end of her final term on the Board. The theme of the meeting was "LPNs Leading Change" and it could not have been more apt. The profession has seen many positive changes and challenges this past year and we look forward to more interesting times ahead.

By all accounts the choice of venue was a great success; our valued exhibitors had their own dedicated space and the lunch menu was excellent. Again a lucky few walked away with great door prizes - a highlight of every conference and a favorite with attendees - and we were also extremely fortunate to have some generous sponsors this year. Please check them out by clicking on the link below and contact the Conference Co-ordinator if you are interested in being a sponsor next year.

Continue to read below and also visit the "events" page for more AGM news and photos!

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Annual General Meeting of Registrants

The business portion of the day was called to order in the afternoon by Ms. Bernice Crockett, Chair and began with the presentation of Awards of Distinction to four very deserving LPNs who had been nominated by their peers.

The Awards are granted to one or more registrants who exemplify the principles of professional regulation and public protection by demonstrating a commitment to maintaining or enhancing one or more of the following:

� high practice standards
� professional ethics
� quality of practice

Click here to read about this year's recipients.

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AGM Continued...

The meeting then proceeded with the establishment of the Quorum and approval of the Agenda. The Chair and the Interim Executive Director presented their reports and the College's auditors summarized the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 2009. A number of resolutions were then presented and all were carried by the registrants present. Resolutions are advisory in nature only and the Board will consider them at their September meeting.

This year's event was a resounding success and the College would like to express deep gratitude to its staff, exhibitors, sponsors, door-prize contributors, speakers and all the registrants and students whose attendance, contributions, time and patience make it all happen.

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Speakers

This year's line-up of speakers was exceptional and for the first time included a number of LPNs, and others, who are leading the way forward. The Minister of Health Services, Kevin Falcon sent a video message and Brenda Canitz, Chief Nurse Executive was on hand to say a few words. Scheduled speakers:

Katie Proctor RN: "Positive Deviance, Completing Science and Social Innovation"

Steven Roth LPN: "Collaborative Growth"

Paulette Lacroix, RN: e-Health: Privacy Compliance and the Electronic Health Record.

Anita Dickson LPN: "I believe in the Power of You and I"

Marianne Thee, LPN & Nardia Brown, LPN: "LPN Leaders Develop Cluster Care"

Maureen Mackey & Jennifer Crompton, LPN: Mental Health Nursing Education for LPNs

You are welcome to contact the College if you would like to learn more about any of the speakers or their topics.

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2010 Sponsors

Sponsors are an essential part of our AGM and Conference, helping to make it all possible and contributing in no small part to its success! Click here to find out more about each of this year's sponsors or visit the "events" page.

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Exhibitors & Door Prize Contributors

We are fortunate to receive support from organizations who participate each year as Exhibitors; showcasing their services, products and educational opportunities, and Door Prize contributors who always give generously. Registrants always look forward to this part of the Conference.

Please click here to find out more information about these partners.

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Courses & Workshops

There are a number of workshops and courses starting in September. Click here for more information or visit the "education" page.

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CRNBC

You can access the CRNBC's library by clicking on the link below:

CRNBC Library

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