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The designation "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN) refers to a person who is licensed to practice by a regulatory group such as the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL).
A Licensed Practical Nurse is a person who performs duties or services relating to the care of a client that is consistent with their training. LPNs are responsible and accountable to adhere to the Licensed Practical Nurses’ Act and Regulations, the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Practical Nursing is a self-regulating profession, like medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. All of these health care professionals require a license to practice. To practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador, an individual must be a graduate of an approved practical nursing program or equivalent and have successfully completed the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
Once LPNs have obtained their license, lifelong learning is essential to maintain competence. Thus, they must continue to build on their education.
LPNs are highly skilled nurses capable of fulfilling their critical responsibilities. LPNs are qualified to perform a wide range of nursing competencies consistent with their individual scope of practice including medication administration, health assessment, IV infusion therapy, administration of blood products, tracheostomy care, tube feeding, wound care, etc.
LPNs are educationally prepared to provide nursing services for a variety of clients in diverse settings. The setting may be acute care, long-term care, ambulatory care, community and public health care, etc. LPNs frequently assume multiple roles when they provide nursing services for clients, including direct caregiver, teacher/mentor, facilitator/counselor, advocate, coordinator, participant in policy development, participant in community development, etc.
LPNs are an essential part of the family of nursing and the health care delivery system. LPNs are complementary to other health care disciplines and share responsibilities and functions with them. Practical Nursing is a caring, supportive profession which is guided by a Code of Ethics. LPNs are individually accountable and responsible for their actions and decisions.
