Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is the regulatory body for Licensed Practical Nurses in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Registration Requirements for Nurses Educated Outside of Canada
All nurses who are educated outside Canada need to be licensed with CLPNA and obtain a practice permit to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alberta.
Language Requirement
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Evidence of competence in, and comprehension of, the English language
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Nursing program taught in English
Nursing Education Requirement
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Licensed Practical Nurses must be graduates of approved practical nursing education programs or have equivalent training.
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Practical nursing diploma programs consist of a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical experience in various health care settings
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Immunizations, courses in Adult Health Assessment, Medication Administration and Infusion Therapy, CPR and Standard First Aid training and/or security checks also may be required
Previous/Current Registration Requirements
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LPN/LVN status in the country where you obtained your nursing education
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Registration in good standing from jurisdictions where you have practiced nursing
Practice Requirements
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Have completed nursing practice hours within the last four years
Fitness to Practice
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No health problems that impair your ability to practice
Good Character
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No outstanding relevant criminal charges or convictions
Exam Requirement
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You will be required to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE). The NCLEX-PN is not considered substantially equivalent.
To view current job postings in Alberta's health care field, visit:
- Jobs in Alberta
Use the search function to browse health care related job postings designed to link foreign workers directly with Alberta employers.
Alberta employers advertising on our website are aware of the process to hire foreign workers and may already have a Labour Market Opinion (LMO), as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Date Updated: May 27, 2010
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