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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are health professionals regulated by the Licensed Practical Nurses Act. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurses Act has the legislative responsibility for regulating the professional practice of LPNs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Self-regulation is commonly used in technically-specialized and complex areas, like healthcare, because individual professions have the specific knowledge and expertise necessary to set education, competence, licensure, and practice requirements and standards.
Government establishes healthcare legislation and regulation; the CLPNNL implements and enforces this legislation and regulation for the Licensed Practical Nursing profession.
Members are accountable for practicing within professional standards and maintaining and enhancing their professional competence. CLPNNL communicates standards of practice, delivery of care, and conduct directly with Licensed Practical Nurses. Professional standards, guidelines and competencies are also available as public documents.
Every LPN is personally and professionally responsible to ensure they adhere to the Standards of Practice and they meet their College’s regulatory requirements for licensure.
