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CLPNNL Board

Licensed Practical Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador are governed by the CLPNNL. The Board is responsible for the College's mandate to promote safety and protection of the general public through the provision of safe, competent, and ethical nursing care.

The Board consists of 11 individuals: Six (6) LPNs who are elected through an elections process representing the electoral districts; three (3) public representatives (appointed by Government); one (1) representative from the Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS); and the Chief Executive Officer/Registrar of the CLPNNL. The Board has a number of functions to fulfill. These functions include:

Providing accountability and linkages between the members and the College;
Ensuring the College is fulfilling its mandate as outlined in the LPN Act and Regulations and is consistent with College By-laws;
Developing and reviewing annually the College’s strategic plan and priorities;
Establishing governing policies, in accordance with the governing legislation, for the effective management of the College;
Ensuring the College is managed on a sound financial basis, which includes approving the annual budget; and
Selecting, supporting and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer, whose role is to carry out and implement the decisions of the Board.

The Board makes decisions that are important to LPNs. Such decisions include making changes to the Entry to Practice requirements, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, professional conduct processes, or establishing the need for continuing competence program or requirements. All decisions by the Board are made in the public interest with an understanding of the profession and the settings in which practical nursing is practiced. The Board meets on a regular basis – at least 3 times a year.