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The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) is the regulatory (licensing) body for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The CLPNNL has been granted the authority through the Licensed Practical Nurses’ Act to regulate the practical nursing profession in Newfoundland and Labrador for the protection of the public. The mandate of the CLPNNL is to promote safety and protect the public through the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing care.
In fulfilling its role of public protection, the CLPNNL assumes the responsibility of determining standards for the education and practice of LPNs. The CLPNNL ensures LPNs have the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgement required to provide holistic nursing care to a diverse clientele in a variety of settings.
The CLPNNL has the legislated responsibility to ensure that LPNs meet all necessary requirements prior to receiving a license each year.
The CLPNNL develops policies, interpretive documents and practice guidelines to provide direction to LPNs in supporting their practice.
The CLPNNL is also responsible for the investigation of all written complaints against LPNs alleging negligence, incompetence, professional misconduct, incapacity or unfitness to practice. Following the investigation of a written complaint the CLPNNL is responsible to ensure the discipline process as outlined in the Licensed Practical Nurses’ Act and Regulations is followed.
