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Publications
Quick links to the sections on this page:
LPNs & RNs Working Together
annual reports
assessment tools
bulletins
bylaws
code of ethics
fact sheets
newsletters
practice Directives(new)
standards of practice
ordering publications
LPNs and RNs - Working Together for Client Safety
click here to access the document |
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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 | | Bylaws 2009 V1.pdf (Approx 166K) |
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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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Fact Sheets
The CLPNBC provides as much information as possible about practice and professional issues related to LPNs. It produces fact sheets as a straightforward means to clarify issues of greatest importance or relevance to practice for LPNs in an easy-to-use format.
Current fact sheets include: (available for download soon)
English Language Requirements (see also the Registration menu)
Continuing Competence Requirements |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | HEU, Association, College.pdf (Approx 53K) |
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College Connection Newsletters
Can't find your last copy of the newsletter? Click on the link below to download the newsletter you are looking for. |
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2009
The following newsletters from 2009 are available for download:
New Access to College Connection E-Newsletters:
Summer Fall 2009 |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | | Winter_2009.pdf (Approx 680K) |
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Practice Directives
The CLPNBC is currently updating all the practice directives. Previous versions have been removed from the website on June 26, 2009. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | INDEX OF PRACTICE DIRECTIVES.pdf (Approx 45K) |
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Standards of Practice
Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in British Columbia (2001)
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 the six professional standards for LPNs and guidelines as to how they can deal with collegial behaviour that they believe is inappropriate.
Cost:
$10 for non-registrants
Free to registrants for the first copy, $2.50 for subsequent copies. |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | Standards of Practice and Competencies 11x17 Poster - Detailed.pdf (Approx 100K) | | Standards of Practice and Competencies 34x22 Poster - Outline.pdf (Approx 365K) |
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Companion Guide
Standards of Practice and Entry-Level Competencies: Companion Guide
This guide describes the minimum level of performance that is acceptable and expected from an LPN. The guide also, explains the need for Standards of Practice and how an LPN can acquire and maintain their Standards of Practice by reviewing and maintaining their competencies and continuing to be vigilant about learning and practicing new competencies. The competencies in the Companion Guide specify, through the use of examples, the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgments of LPNs on an entry to practice level.
To download, click on the following link: |
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| Associated documents - click to download | | | standards_and_competencies_companion_guide.pdf (Approx 2378K) |
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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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