Licensed Practical Nurses

• More LPNs eligible for education to become registered nurses in Nova Scotia

  Licensed practical nursing graduates from out-of-province, as well as those who graduated from NSCC prior to 2008, are now eligible to apply for BScN programs at two universities.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2022
  
• CUPE defends representation of licensed practical nurses in New Brunswick

  As many as 85 per cent of LPNs represented by CUPE 1252 are said to want to join the Carpenter's Union. Their application before the labour board was recently denied.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2021
  
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• New Brunswick licensed practical nurses carry on with campaign to leave CUPE

  Some New Brunswick licensed practical nurses say they'll continue with their effort to switch union representation due to concern their issues aren't being heard within CUPE 1252.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2021
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• Nova Scotia to fund equal pay for all licensed practical nurses

  This victory for the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union comes after two months of pushing for a universal pay increase for LPNs.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2020
• N.B. to spend more than $10M on nursing bridging program

  The program will help train licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.

  Education

  Nov 18, 2019
• Alberta to expand duties of licensed practical nurses

  The Alberta government says professional regulations are being updated so the province's 16,000 LPNs can administer blood and dispense certain drugs.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2019
• N.S. nursing law places all types of nurses under single regulatory body

  Health Minister Randy Delorey says the college will regulate registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2019
• Saskatchewan registered nurses speak out about proposed bylaw changes

  Saskatchewan RNs speak out at special meeting on possible bylaw changes that would give LPNs an expanded role in patient care.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2014