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The Licensed Practical Nurses Act (2005) section16(1) gives the CLPNNL Registrar the authority to attempt to resolve an allegation where it appears it may be resolved satisfactorily. The CLPNNL Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy outlines the process undertaken by the Registrar in the development and execution of an ADR to resolve the allegation. Where the allegation is not satisfactorily resolved by the Registrar, the allegation will be referred to the Complaints Authorization Committee (CAC). Additionally, section 17(1)(a) indicates that an allegation that has been referred to the CAC may be referred back to the Registrar for ADR and/or investigation.
The following notifications are provided in accordance with the CLPNNL Board policy Notification in the Professional Conduct Review (PCR) Process approved December 2019.
Member’s name: Trina Noble, CLPNNL # 5355
Nature of Complaint: It is alleged that the Member is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in the nature of professional misconduct and breaches of Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses, by taking of a photograph of a resident in a vulnerable state, and forwarding it to a colleague together with text messages, all without any apparent or valid purpose relating to the resident’s care or welfare, thereby showing a lack of respect for the dignity of the resident.
Hearing date(s): October 6-10, 2025
Location: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, 209 Blackmarsh Road, St. John’s, NL.
IN THE MATTER OF A Complaint against Shawna Regular, Licensed Practical Nurse, Referred to the Disciplinary Panel for a disciplinary hearing before an Adjudication Tribunal (the “Adjudication Tribunal”) appointed pursuant to subsection 17(3) of Licensed Practical Nurses Act, 2005 (the “Act”).
On July 17, 2024, the Adjudication Tribunal of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) found Shawna Regular, Licensed Practical Nurse, (the “Respondent”) not guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in the matter of the Complaint.
The Complaint was that the Respondent was in breach of the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses and Principles of the CLPNNL Code of Ethics, by taking a photograph of a resident in a vulnerable state, and showing it to a colleague on or about April 19-20, 2022 at Baie Verte Health Care Centre, all without any apparent or valid purpose relating to the resident’s care or welfare, thereby showing a lack of respect for the dignity of the resident, constituting reasonable grounds to believe that the Respondent engaged in professional misconduct and/or conduct deserving of sanction as a practical nurse.
By an Agreed Statement of Facts submitted to the Adjudication Tribunal, the Respondent denied that she took any such photograph of the resident and denied that she showed any such photograph to any other person, and denied that any such photo ever existed. The Respondent and the College agreed, however, that if the Adjudication Tribunal found that such a photo was taken by the Respondent it:
(a) Would represent a breach by the Respondent of each and every Standard of Practice identified by the College in its March 22, 2024 Amended Notice of Referral;
(b) Was not made for any care-related purpose that would justify taking such a photograph; and
(c) Would be professional misconduct and/or conduct deserving of sanction as a licenced practical nurse.
The Adjudication Tribunal noted that the only evidence which supported the Complaint came from the colleague of the Respondent who alleged that she had been shown the photograph by the Respondent on or about April 19-20, 2022, and that no photograph was entered into evidence. While the Adjudication Tribunal accepted that a finding could be made on the basis of the colleague’s testimony alone, it was not satisfied that the colleague’s testimony was sufficiently cogent in the circumstances. The Adjudication Tribunal found that the colleague’s recollections of the details surrounding the location, and timing, of the alleged showing of the photograph were fluid and lacked clarity. The Adjudication Tribunal found that CLPNNL failed to establish, on the balance of probabilities, that the photograph had been shown by the Respondent to the colleague. The Adjudication Tribunal, in accordance with section 21(2) of the Act, dismissed the Complaint in its entirety.
With reference to section 7(b) of the CLPNNL Policy on Notification in the Professional Conduct Review (PCR) Process, the Respondent has consented to her name being included in this Decision Summary.
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
On May 13, 2025, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation against an LPN. The complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to issues of professional perception in dealing with clients and colleagues. The LPN was required, as part of a resolution agreement, to complete remedial education in the CLPNNL Code of Ethics, accountability, communication, jurisprudence, leadership and the therapeutic nurse-client relationship. The LPN is also required to meet with the CLPNNL Practice Consultant to review the CLPNNL Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Finally, the LPN is required to submit an essay reflecting on the remedial education and discussion with the Practice Consultant on better ways to enhance communication strategies and interactions is their future nursing practice.
On May 12, 2025, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to breaches of medication administration standards and documentation standards, as well as breaches of employer polices related to client transfer of information in the workplace. There was no allegation of harm to any client. As part of the resolution agreement, the LPN was required to complete remedial education targeting medication administration, documentation, professional responsibility, jurisprudence and accountability. The LPN was also required to review the CLPNNL Code of Ethics for LPNs 2023 and complete the corresponding Code of Ethics Learning Module. The LPN was required, as part of the resolution, to complete the remedial education and meet with the CLPNNL Practice Consultant to discuss the potential implications of their nursing practice on client outcomes, to review the remedial education and reflect on how this learning will impact future nursing practice.
April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
On March 31, 2025, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation against an LPN. The complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to an inability to integrate and apply, in a manner consistent with the standards and scope of practice of the profession, the knowledge, skill, attitudes and judgement required to practice safely. There was no allegation of harm to any patients. As part of a resolution agreement, the LPN was required to complete education related to ethics, documentation, medication administration, and jurisprudence. The LPN was also required to meet with the CLPNNL Practice Consultant to review and reflect on the remedial education required in the resolution agreement, as well as to discuss the CLPNNL Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, the CLPNNL/CRNNL Medication Management document, and the accountability in nursing practice document.
On March 18, 2025, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to breaches of medication administration standards and documentation standards. There was no allegation of harm to any client. As part of the resolution agreement, the LPN was required to complete remedial education targeting medication administration, documentation, professional responsibility, jurisprudence and accountability. The LPN was also required to review the CLPNNL Code of Ethics for LPNs 2023 and complete the corresponding Code of Ethics Learning Module. The LPN was required to meet with the CLPNNL Practice Consultant to discuss the potential implications of their nursing practice on client outcomes, to review the remedial education and reflect on how this learning will impact future nursing practice. Finally, the LPN is required to submit an essay reflecting on insights gained from the required education and the importance of following CLPNNL Standards and employer protocols related to documentation and report in nursing practice.
On March 11, 2025, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to Conduct Unbecoming a Licensed Practical Nurse by displaying incivility in the workplace against a colleague. There was no allegation of any impact to client care. As part of the resolution, the LPN was required to complete remedial education in the CLPNNL Code of Ethics and corresponding Learning Module, Jurisprudence, communication and Ethics and Professionalism in Nursing. The LPN was required to meet with the CLPNNL Practice Consultant to review Professional Accountability and decision making, and to review and reflect on the remedial education completed. Finally, the LPN was required to submit an essay reflecting on the insights gained from the required education and how they will use the education to resolve conflicts in their nursing practice in the future.
On July 24, 2024, the CLPNNL Complaints Authorization Committee (CAC) dismissed an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was a member of the public. The allegation was that the LPN did not properly assess and intervene to provide the care required for a family member of the Complainant. An investigation was ordered by the CAC and an investigator was appointed. Following a thorough review of the investigation findings, the CAC was satisfied that there were not reasonable grounds to believe that the LPN violated any Standards of Practice or provisions of the Code of Ethics or was in any way guilty of conduct deserving of sanction. The CAC dismissed the Allegation.
On April 29, 2024, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to the LPN displaying unprofessional behaviour and communication in their interaction with a client, as well as lack of documentation of the alleged interaction. The Complainants Authorization Committee (CAC) reviewed the matter and concluded that the matter could be resolved by the Registrar with an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) agreement. The LPN, as part of the resolution agreement, completed remedial education including the LPN Code of Ethics Learning Module, Regulating LPN Practice, Jurisprudence, Righting a Wrong – Ethics and Professionalism in Nursing, and De-Escalation Series Modules. Additionally, the LPN met individually with CLPNNL’s Practice Consultant and discussed the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, as well as Accountability and Fitness to Practice. Finally, the LPN submitted an essay reflecting on their behavior and how it did not meet the Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics or expectations of the profession, and the impact of the required remedial learnings on their professional practice in the future.
On April 1, 2024, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to unprofessional behavior, inappropriate care, inappropriate communication with co-workers, and incivility in the workplace. There was no allegation of harm to any client. An investigation requested by the Complaints Authorization Committee (CAC) was completed. The CAC reviewed the investigation report and concluded that the matter could be resolved by the Registrar with an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) agreement. An agreement with the CLPNNL, the Complainant and the LPN resulted in the LPN relinquishing their license to practice as resolution to the allegation. While the LPN’s stated intention is to not seek licensure as an LPN in the future, they were advised that should they change their stated intention and want to return to practice as an LPN, they will be required to fulfill the terms and conditions outlined in the ADR that they were provided with on April 1, 2024.
On April 1, 2024, the CLPNNL Registrar resolved an allegation filed against an LPN. The Complainant was the LPN’s employer. The allegation related to unprofessional behavior, inappropriate communication with clients, and incivility in the workplace. There was no allegation of harm to any client. An investigation requested by the Complaints Authorization Committee (CAC) was completed. The CAC reviewed the investigation report and concluded that the matter could be resolved by the Registrar with an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) agreement. An agreement with the CLPNNL, the Complainant and the LPN resulted in the LPN relinquishing their license to practice as resolution to the allegation. While the LPN’s stated intention is to not seek licensure as an LPN in the future, they were advised that should they change their intention and want to return to practice as an LPN, they will be required to fulfill the terms and conditions outlined in the ADR that they were provided with on April 1, 2024.
April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
