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Publications
Quick links to the sections on this page:
annual reports
assessment tools
bulletins
bylaws
code of ethics
newsletters
practice guidelines (new)
standards of practice (new)
ordering publications
Report of Auditors
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Assessment Tools
The CLPNBC has produced a self-assessment workbook that will help LPNs determine their current level of competence related to patient assessment.
The 75-page workbook is divided into three sections: a pre-review exercise which enables you to figure out your current competency level; an overview of patient assessment including a summary of body systems and system assessment; and a post-review exercise to determine your knowledge of patient assessment.
Pharmacology and Medication Administration Self-Assessment Process
This resource is a self-assessment tool. It is used by a registrant to determine their competencies, their learning needs, to add to their professional portfolio evidence, and to prepare to successfully meet the competency requirements for licensure in 2007.
Patient Assessment: Self Assessment Tool
This resource is also a self-assessment tool. Its focus is on the competency of assessment. This Self-Assessment Tool is divided into three sections. Section I (Pre-Review Exercise). Section II (Overview: Patient Assessment, Body Systems and System Assessment). Section III (Post Review Exercise). The Patient Assessment Tool offers the registrant an opportunity to determine their competency level regarding Patient Assessment.
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| Associated documents - click to download |  cc_med_admin_f_12_05.pdf (Approx 2410K) | | patassersFC505.pdf (Approx 2707K) |
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Bylaws
The Board is responsible to government, registrants and society. Of these, society is pre-dominant. Society acts through its elected representatives in the provincial government. It is government that gives the College its mandate and its power through the Health Professions Act. This legislation, in effect, says: the College is responsible for superintending the practice of nursing so that the people of the province receive safe and appropriate nursing care. In order to be able to exercise this responsibility the College is also given certain legal powers including, the authority to: register LPNs and collect fees; set and maintain standards of nursing practice; approve basic nursing education programs; and to intervene when individual nurses behave in a way that threatens people's well-being.
The College interprets these powers through the College's bylaws, but even these must be approved by government before they take effect. The act and bylaws enable the College to engage in activities that go beyond what is required by government ,providing these activities are consistent with the intentions of the act.
The Bylaws provide staff, the Board, and Registrants with clear statements about the responsibilities, accountabilities, and processes the College and its registrants must adhere to.
To access the current CLPNBC Bylaws, click on the appropriate link below. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | Current Bylaws.pdf (Approx 246K) |
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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.
To download the Code of Ethics, click on the following link: |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | Code Of Ethics11x17 Poster.pdf (Approx 82K) |
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Companion Guide
Code of Ethics for LPNs: Companion Guide
The Code defines the ethical principles and values central to nursing practice. A Licensed Practical Nurse is bound by a Code of Ethics to adhere to moral norms of conduct and to assume an ethical and professional commitment primarily to the health and well-being of clients and families but also to colleagues, employers and themselves. The Code also serves as an ethical basis from which to advocate for quality practice environments with the potential to impact delivery of safe, competent and ethical nursing care.
To download a copy of the Code of Ethics Companion Guide, click on the following link: |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | | CodeofEthics Companion Guide.pdf (Approx 352K) |
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College Connection Newsletters
New! Beginning with the Summer/Fall 2009 issue, an electronic version of the newsletter became available. Just click on the titles below to view or, for earlier versions, download the pdf from "Associated Documents" as before. |
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Standards of Practice
Professional Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in British Columbia (2010)
LPNs are one category of nursing in B.C. As professional nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses adhere to the Standards of Practice for the profession. This document outlines three professional standards for LPNs.
The CLPNBC defines Standards of Practice as the minimum expected levels of practitioner behaviour and practice, against which actual practitioner behaviour and practice is measured. The Standards have been organized into sections that reflect the framework of the Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses' Professional Practice, as follows:
Foundations of Practice; Collaborative Practice; Professional, Ethical, Legal. The order of the competency sections is not an indication of priority or importance and while the competencies what the LPN does, the Standards describe how these competencies are demonstrated. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | 2010 Professional Standards of Practice_7.21.10.pdf (Approx 233K) |
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Companion Guide
Standards of Practice and Entry-Level Competencies: Companion Guide
Under development. |
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Publication Ordering
Contact the CLPNBC office directly for information on ordering bulk publications at (778) 373-3100 or toll free in BC at 1-877-373-2201. You can also contact us by email at info@clpnbc.org.
Ordering Information
The College no longer charges a fee for publications. Users will be directed to the website as most publications are available electronically, and may be printed for individual use. Users continuing to place bulk order will have to pay shipping, handling and/or postage fees. Please note that some products are no longer available.
Please contact reception for more information. |
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