December 2013 PRACTICAL NURSING · 2019. 9. 29. · Practical Nursing | December 2013 | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba 2 2014 Oﬃ ce Closure Dates Winter Break:

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December 2013

Meet Bose Agbayewa, Health Qualifi cation Recognition Navigator for Internationally Educated Nurses in Manitoba.

Practical Nursing | December 2013 | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba2

2014 Offi ce Closure Dates

Winter Break: Offi ce closes 2pm Dec 23, 2013 and re-opens 9:30am Jan 2, 2014

Louis Riel Day: Feb 17, 2014

Good Friday: Apr 18, 2014

Easter Monday: Apr 21, 2014

Victoria Day: May 19, 2014

Annual General Meeting: Jun 2, 2014

Canada Day: Jul 1, 2014

August Long Weekend: Aug 4, 2014

Labour Day: Sep 1, 2014

Thanksgiving: Oct 13, 2014

Remembrance Day: Nov 11, 2014

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba463 St. Anne’s RoadWinnipeg, MB R2M 3C9Telephone: (204) 663-1212Toll Free: 1-877-663-1212Fax: (204) 663-1207Email: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPresident’s Message 3

Ask a Practice Consultant 5

CCP Audit Facts 7

New Proposed Code of Ethics 8

2014 College Excellence Awards 10-11

2014 College Excellence Awards Nomination Form 12

Fee Schedule 13

Unauthorized Practice 14

Call for Nominations: Board of Directors 16

Health Qualifi cation Recognition Navigator Service for Internationally Educated Nurses

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PRESIDENT

Christy Froese LPN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

District I – Patricia Rotzien LPNDistrict II – Cheryl Geisel LPNDistrict III – Rodney Hintz LPNDistrict IV – Lindsay Maryniuk LPNDistrict V – Jodi La France LPNDistrict VI – Yvonne Maguet LPNPublic Members – Darlene Barbe

– Tricia Conroy– Judy Harapiak– Diwa Marcelino– Susan Swan

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jennifer Breton LPN, RN, BN

CLPNM STAFF

Consultant, Credential Assessment– Kathy Halligan, Hons BA, CTESL, CACE

Consultant, Registration & Conduct– Janice Benson LPN

Senior Consultant, Professional Nursing Practice– Tracy Olson LPN

Consultant, Education & Program Evaluation– Michael Roach BScN (Hons)

Consultant, Policy Process & Communication– Erik Isford BA, MA

Business Manager– Barbara Palz HB Com, CGA

Executive Assistant– Vicky Bering

Coordinator of Administrative Services– Jodie Levesque

Administrative Coordinator– Brenda Reid

Receptionist – Leslie Krahn

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hello LPN colleagues,

Did you know that being a nurse means you are in one of the most trusted professions in Canada? A 2012 poll conducted by Readers Digest ranks nurses as being the fourth most trusted profession in Canada, with 82% of all respondents claiming a positive level of trust towards nurses. In general, other regulated professions also scored at the top of trusted professions.

What is it that makes regulated professions so trusted? The fact that regulated professions have Standards of Practice, defi ned entry level competencies, legislation, and a Code of Ethics are a part of it. Regulated professions also share a common mandate: the protection of the public. This may sound like an impossible task: how can one actually ensure that LPNs are practicing in such a way that the public is protected? Having a Continuing Competency Program (CCP) helps, as it gives us a measure of awareness of the currency of practice. However, as a member of a respected and trusted profession it is also expected by the public and by the CLPNM that you understand your Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and adhere to the Code of Ethics.

Currently, there are 22 regulated health professions in Manitoba that each has their own legislated Act, a law that governs practice. Since all health professions exist to protect the public, it makes sense that the government is moving to consolidate these Acts under one umbrella legislation. This new legislation is called the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

In preparation for the transition to the RHPA, the CLPNM is proposing a revised Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is the foundation of your nursing practice and is designed to assist in protecting the public; governing the conduct of members of the practical nursing profession in all roles and settings. As such, the LPN is held accountable for understanding, upholding, and promoting the ethical standards of the profession.

The Board of Directors of the CLPNM recently made a motion to post the proposed revised Code of Ethics on the CLPNM website for consultation with members; you will also fi nd the proposed revised Code of Ethics in this Journal, on page 8. CLPNM welcomes your feedback and suggestions – please review the proposed revised Code of Ethics, and send feedback to the CLPNM at [email protected]. Thank you for your time, and for your input.

-Christy Froese LPN

Season’s greetings

from the

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

at the

COLLEGE OF LICENSED

PRACTICAL NURSES

OF MANITOBA!

Thank you to all

nurses that will be

working this holiday

season.


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTINUED...

Board Highlights

Season’s greetings from the Board of Directors at the CLPNM! Thank you to all nurses that will be working this holiday season.

New Board Members

I would like to welcome the following new Board members:

Cheryl Geisel LPN, District 2

Yvonne Maguet LPN, District 6

Board Education

The Board met on September 23 and 24, 2013 for a two-day meeting. The fi rst day was an education day. The Crown Corporations Council of Manitoba presented to the Board on Finance, Understanding Accounting, and Leveraging your Financial Understanding.

The Board also received a review on Policy Governance as well as a general Board orientation which reviewed the Board Manual, End Statement policies, and Board processes.

Proposed Revised Code of Ethics

At the September 24th meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed the proposed revised Code of Ethics and asked that it be posted on the CLPNM website for consultation and feedback.

Future Board Meetings

Next year’s Board meetings are scheduled for:

- April 7, 2014

- June 2, 2014 (annual general meeting in Steinbach)

- September 22 & 23, 2014

- December 8, 2014

68th Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for 2014 will take place in Steinbach, Manitoba at the Mennonite Heritage Centre. All are welcome to attend!

Call for Nominations

The call for nominations is included in this issue of the PN Journal. The districts open for nomination are:

District 1 – Churchill, Burntwood, Norman Regions

District 3 – Brandon and Assiniboine Regions

District 5 – South Eastman and North Eastman Regions

The Board generally meets four to six times per year. Education is provided for all Board members, and a stipend is paid. Please see the nomination rules and form included in this journal for more information.

College Excellence Awards

Do you know an Educator, New Grad or Licensed Practical Nurse that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a College Excellence Award which will be presented at the Annual General Meeting in June, 2014! Criteria and nomination information is found on page 10 of this Journal.

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ASK A PRACTICE CONSULTANT

Q: I want to learn more regarding foot care. There’s a foot care course in another province that I would like to take; would that allow me to practice as a foot care nurse in Manitoba?

A: No. CLPNM does not conduct Prior Learning Assessments and Recognition (PLAR) for nursing foot care courses off ered outside of the province. The CLPNM Board of Directors-approved nursing foot care course is delivered by Assiniboine Community College and is composed of 148 hours of instruction (32 hours practical and 116 hours theory). This nursing foot care course is designed to expand theoretical knowledge and competencies in order to equip the LPN with in-depth knowledge, skill, and judgment related to the practice of nursing foot care.

Once an LPN successfully completes the Board-approved nursing foot care course, an original transcript must be submitted to the CLPNM within 60 days of course completion. Upon receipt of the transcript, the CLPNM database is updated to refl ect that the LPN has attained the necessary education to practice nursing foot care in Manitoba. Practicing nursing foot care without CLPNM approval may result in an investigation and an audit of the LPN’s practice.

Barring any current restrictions, conditions, or sanctions imposed, after an LPN has completed the approved nursing foot care course and has ensured CLPNM has received the required transcript, they are then authorized to practice nursing foot care. The LPN may provide nursing foot care to a variety of clients in hospitals,


personal care homes, community health clinics, and private homes.

Licensed practical nurses provide nursing foot care services within the parameters of their education, training, and experience, and in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurses Act (2001), the CLPNM Standards of Practice, and the CLPNM Code of Ethics. The LPN must recognize a situation where the needs of the client are outside of their individual scope of practice, experience, or competency level, and appropriately seek guidance or refer the client to the appropriate health care provider(s).

For further information pertaining to nursing foot care and LPN practice in Manitoba, see the following resources and/or contact the CLPNM offi ce at 204-663-1212 or 1-877-663-1212:

• The CLPNM website at www.clpnm.ca

• The CLPNM Regulatory Bulletin – Nursing Foot Care (September, 2013)

• The CLPNM Regulatory Bulletin – Independent Practice (September, 2013)

• The Competency Profi le for Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (May, 2007)

• Assiniboine Community College website at www.assiniboine.net

• Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses website at www.cafcn.ca

• Manitoba Association of Foot Care Nurses website at www.footcarenurse.ca

Q: Should an LPN who practices foot care use the designation of CFCN?

A: The area of nursing foot care practice off ers a vital health care service to a wide range of Manitobans and requires specialized training and ongoing competence to ensure that the public is receiving safe, competent, and ethical nursing services.

CLPNM does not endorse the use of the designation “Certifi ed Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)” as it may lead the public to believe that a higher level of academic certifi cation in foot care training was obtained by the nurse than is the actual case.

The use of the word “certifi cation” in professional titles carries the connotation of a signifi cant credential, vetted by an educational institution or a formal and accredited professional standards body. Currently, the CFCN title is not the product of such a body, or such an accredited program. By contrast, the CLPNM-approved foot care course off ered at Assiniboine Community College does not confer a designation or title with the word “certifi ed”. As a result, the CFCN title implies a greater standard of professionally-accredited learning than the completion of the more signifi cant CLPNM-approved program of study, especially to the public at large whose only exposure to the word “certifi ed” in a professional designation is more likely to conform to the conventional use of the title.


As a result, the Certifi ed Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) designation is potentially misleading to the public, and CLPNM does not endorse the use of these titles.

Further Information

For further information pertaining to nursing foot care and LPN practice in Manitoba, see the following resources and/or contact the CLPNM offi ce at 204-663-1212 or 1-877-663-1212:

• The CLPNM website at www.clpnm.ca

• The CLPNM Regulatory Bulletin – Nursing Foot Care (September, 2013)

• The CLPNM Regulatory Bulletin – Independent Practice (September, 2013)

• The Competency Profi le for Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (May, 2007)

• Assiniboine Community College website at www.assiniboine.net

• Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses website at www.cafcn.ca

• Manitoba Association of Foot Care Nurses website at www.footcarenurse.ca

Q: Do I have to develop learning plans for the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) every year or just when I’ve been chosen to be audited?

A: LPNs must at least develop learning plans every year regardless of being selected for the audit or not. Ongoing participation in the CCP is mandatory for maintaining registration with the CLPNM, and the CCP audit is only one component of the entire program.

According to the profession’s Standards of Practice, the LPN assumes responsibility for attaining and maintaining competence relevant to their own practice. Therefore, to not participate in the CCP is to not meet the standards required for registration as an active practicing LPN.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DRAW WINNERS

Congratulations to Laurie Barrault and Olga Jivankin, our two winners of the early bird registration draw! Laurie and Olga each registered before September 30, 2013, and were entered in the CLPNM random draw. Enjoy your iPads!

Laurie Barrault

Olga Jivankin


CCP AUDIT FACTS

Important dates

Mid-February

Notifi cations of Audit Phase One results are sent out.

Early March

Notifi cations of Audit Phase Two results are sent out.

Early May

Notifi cations of Audit Phase Three results are sent out.

Registration renewal

Registrants selected for the CCP audit who have met all other requirements for registration renewal shall be subject to a conditional license. The audited individual’s ability to practice fully as an LPN is not aff ected by the condition. Upon successful completion of the CCP audit, the condition may be removed.

About the CCP audit

The annual CCP audit process is conducted through three (3) phases. Each audit phase, the CLPNM contacts audited registrants to inform them of the audit outcome. If a registrant meets the requirements they do not have to go to the next phase.

Audit One

The fi rst phase of the CCP audit takes place in January, and registrants are notifi ed of the results in mid-February.

Audit Two

The second phase of the CCP audit takes place at the end of February, and registrants are notifi ed of the results in early March.

Audit Three

The third and fi nal phase of the CCP audit takes place at the end of April, and registrants are notifi ed of the results in early May.

Notifi cation of Results

After each audit phase, results are sent to the registrants via email and by regular or registered mail. If a registrant has not met the requirements of the CCP at any point during the audit phases, there are time sensitive follow up requirements imposed on the registrant and there is a requirement for the registrant to forward an employer(s) verifi cation form to their current employer(s). The employer(s) is required to complete this form and forward it to the CLPNM. Employer confi rmations forms are not accepted if submitted by the registrant.

If a registrant has not met the CCP requirements during any phases of the audit and fails to comply with directions provided by the CCP auditors and/or the Executive Director within the deadline imposed, the registrants’ active practicing registration may be cancelled. This means their registration will no longer be valid, and they will not be authorized to practice as an LPN in Manitoba.

It is the responsibility of each registrant to ensure their registration is active and in good standing in order to practice as an LPN. Therefore, if a registrant has not received notifi cation from the CLPNM with regard to the results of their CCP audit, they are responsible to contact the CLPNM for verifi cation of their audit results.

Purpose

The purpose of the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) audit is to allow the College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNM) to ensure the continual, lifelong learning of practicing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Manitoba.

The purpose of this article is to provide employers and CLPNM registrants with important dates and considerations regarding the CCP audit.


What if I am away during the audit?

If a registrant expects to be away and believes that, for legitimate reasons, will be incommunicado and unable to receive and respond to notices during the timeframes outlined above, they are to advise the Executive Director in writing via email, Canada Post or hand delivery. Examples of legitimate reasons may include a mission trip to a developing country or a vacation to a country with limited or unreliable internet access. The registrant must explain the reason for an inability to receive and respond to the auditors within the audit timeframes, the applicable dates they will be incommunicado and substantiating evidence of their inaccessibility during the stated time period. The Executive Director will review each individual circumstance and will direct the LPN regarding audit expectations.

After reviewing the substantiating evidence, the Executive Director may decide to extend the deadlines to prevent cancellation of registration, but it is important to note that being unable to receive or respond to the auditor’s notice is not suffi cient reason to exempt an LPN from the audit.

Audit Completion

Once a registrant has successfully completed the CCP requirements during any point of the audit phases, the CLPNM notifi es the registrant and the employer(s) as listed on the registrants’ fi le at the CLPNM that the LPN’s registration status is no longer conditional as they have now met all of the CCP requirements.

For further information regarding the CCP, visit the CLPNM website at www.clpnm.ca or contact the CLPNM offi ce at 204-663-1212 or 1-877-633-1212.

As a regulated health profession working with vulnerable clients, licensed practical nurses are continually making decisions on the right course of action.

A Code of Ethics articulates the values and standards the profession strives to uphold while outlining the nurse’s values and ethical commitments they have to their clients, the community and the profession.

A Code of Ethics directs nurses and acts as a guideline for nurses to respond to situations in their practice that may be morally or ethically challenging. According to Standard IV of the College’s Standards of Practice, licensed practical nurses understand, promote and adhere to the ethical standards of the nursing profession. As the Code of Ethics for licensed practical nurse serves as the foundation for the nurse’s professional practice, providing feedback is an excellent opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the practice and profession of Licensed Practical Nursing in Manitoba.

The proposed code of ethics can be found on the CLPNM website. CLPNM will be accepting feedback until May 2, 2014.

Please send all feedback by emailing [email protected]

NEW PROPOSED CODE OF ETHICSThe College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (the College) is proposing a new Code of Ethics for its members. The proposed document was well received in focus groups consisting of LPNs and educators. The College wants to hear from you! The College is looking for feedback on the document from its members, employers and the community.

Correction

In the July issue of the PN Journal, the article Jocelyn House Hospice contained the phrase, “Staff at the hospice includes Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Health Care Aides (HCA), a Registered Nurse (RN) who is the Charge Nurse weekdays until noon, a Volunteer/Spiritual Care Coordinator and physicians who visit weekly.”

Please note that there is no Charge Nurse at the hospice; the mentioned Registered Nurse (RN) is a Nurse Manager, and is on site weekday mornings. The CLPNM apologizes for the error and any confusion it may have caused.

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2014 COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Nursing Practice Award

Recognizes a licensed practical nurse who is actively practising; and through the lens of person centered care demonstrates outstanding caring, commitment, and competence. The recipient is recognized by peers as one who contributes to the betterment of the profession of practical nursing and health care in general. This licensed practical nurse also participates in the community, demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively, and has an innovative outlook.

The New Graduate Award

Recognizes a new licensed practical nurse, who within the fi rst two years of practice has contributed energy and commitment to nursing practice by participating in activities that promote the optimal utilization of licensed practical nurses in the practice setting. The recipient demonstrates the principles of interprofessional collaboration and shows commitment to personal professional development.

The Nursing Mentor/Preceptor Award

Recognizes a licensed practical nurse who enhances other’s intellectual and practice competencies, and guides them into the licensed practical nursing professional community by providing advice, counsel, and support; providing feedback; imparting valuable information; and teaching by example.

Do you have a colleague who deserves recognition for their ongoing commitment to their patients, their practice, or to health care in general?

The Educator Award

Recognizes and honours the outstanding contribution of a practical nurse educator who has strengthened the quality of practical nursing education in Manitoba by providing leadership, commitment, creativity and innovation in the delivery of practical nursing programming. The recipient demonstrates a commitment to educating and promoting the utilization of LPNs to their full scope of practice. The educator actively promotes excellence in practical nursing education.

The Leadership Award

Recognizes and honours the outstanding contribution a licensed practical nurse who has played a pivotal role in licensed practical nursing by providing leadership at the regional, provincial, and/or national level. The recipient is a role model for the profession, is a visionary, inspires others, is a strong communicator and demonstrates the principles of interprofessional collaboration.

The Special Recognition Award

Honours a licensed practical nurse, member of the public or organization whose sustained contribution, dedication, commitment and achievement positively impacts practical nursing and the health care system on a regional, provincial and/or national level.


2014 COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARDSNOMINATION FORM

Please forward your completed nomination form, with attached statement, on or before March 3, 2014.

By Email: [email protected]

By Mail: ATTN: Executive Committee ChairCollege of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba463 St. Anne’s RoadWinnipeg MB R2M 3C9

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba’s Excellence Awards will be announced and presented on June 2, 2014 at the College’s Awards & Recognition Dinner, following the AGM. The AGM and Awards & Recognition Dinner will take place at the Mennonite Heritage Centre in Steinbach, Manitoba. Award recipients will be notifi ed in advance so they are able to attend the ceremony.

Nominees Must (ensure that the individual you are nominating meets the following criteria):

1. Hold an active practicing license with CLPNM (exception is the Special Recognition & the Educator Award).

2. Be currently employed as an LPN in Manitoba (exception is the Special Recognition Award & the Educator Award).

3. Be actively practicing in any domain of nursing (exception is the Special Recognition Award).

4. Be in good standing with CLPNM and any other applicable professional body.

How to Apply:

1. Ensure that the nominee meets the above criteria, as well as the criteria outlined in the award description.

2. Fill out the application portion of this form (see second page).

3. Ensure the application is signed by two nominators.

4. Attach a written statement (500 words or less).

5. Return to the CLPNM by mail or email no later than March 3, 2014.

Note: CLPNM may need to contact the nominee for further information if required.

If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact the CLPNM offi ce at (204) 663-1212, or by email at [email protected].

Nomination Process

Submit a written statement (500 words or less) describing why the nominee deserves the award. Be clear and specifi c; support your nomination with examples of how the nominee meets the award criteria. This information will be used to determine the award winner; be as thorough as possible. Nominations will not be accepted without a written statement.


2014 COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Please select the award (select only one):

Nursing Practice Award Educator Award

New Graduate Award Leadership Award

Nursing Mentor/Preceptor Award Special Recognition Award

Nominee Information:

Name: Registration Number (if applicable):

Address: Phone Number:

Employer (if applicable):

Education (list all formal education):

Nominator Information:



1st Nominator’s Signature:



2nd Nominator’s Signature:

Note: Please ensure that you’ve read over the nomination process, and that the nominee is eligible to receive the award. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact the CLPNM offi ce at (204) 663-1212, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Please forward your completed nomination form, with attached statement, on or before March 3, 2014.

By Email: [email protected] Mail: ATTN: Executive Committee Chair College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba

463 St. Anne’s Road Winnipeg MB R2M 3C9


FEE SCHEDULE

Amount GST Total

Active registration renewal fee (by Oct. 15) $370.00 $18.50 $388.50

Re-instatement of registration $745.00 $37.25 $782.25

Initial application for active practising registration Includes practising fee of 370.00 and initial enrolment of 100.00

$470.00 $23.50 $493.50

Student registration fee $50.00 $2.50 $52.50 Student renewal fee (2nd year) $50.00 $2.50 $52.50 Late fi ling administrative fee - add $50.00 $2.50 $52.50

Graduate registration fee $100.00 $5.00 $105.00 Graduate renewal fee $100.00 $5.00 $105.00 Late fi ling administrative fee - add $50.00 $2.50 $52.50

Exam Fee (CPNRE) $400.00 $20.00 $420.00 Late fi ling administrative fee - exam $50.00 $2.50 $52.50 DNW - did not write $75.00 $3.75 $78.75 Rescoring exam fee $75.00 $3.75 $78.50

Credential assessment LPNs registered in another Canadian jurisdiction $300.00 $15.00 $315.00 All other applicants (Including internationally educated nurses)

$420.00 $21.00 $441.00

Re-assessment of documents $150.00 $7.50 $157.50

Associate non-practising $100.00 $5.00 $105.00

Temporary registration $50.00 $2.50 $52.50

Unauthorized practice penalty $500.00 $25.00 $525.00

Educational session Required by order of investigation/discipline only $300.00 $15.00 $315.00

Non-negotiable transaction fee $50.00 $ - $50.00

Administrative fees General administration fee $75.00 $3.75 $78.75 Verifi cations* $75.00 $3.75 $78.75 Appeal of registration decision $200.00 $10.00 $210.00

Preauthorized Payment Plan (PPP) 10 payments of $38.85 on the 15th of each month from Nov - Aug

* Does not include educational records or exam resultsAll fees subject to change.


The Licensed Practical Nurses Act (the Act), states that no person, except an LPN, will represent themselves as an LPN or is entitled to engage in the practice of practical nursing. Furthermore; the Act states that no one will use any sign, display, title or advertisement in any language, implying that he or she is an LPN unless authorized to do so. This is done to protect the public from unscrupulous people who may decide to pose as a nurse, thereby risking the health and safety of people in care. Although the example of an unscrupulous person is the exception and not the norm, unauthorized practice inadvertently occurs every year.

Unauthorized practice usually occurs when an LPN neglects to renew his or her registration before November 30th. The registration year to lawfully hold valid nursing registration begins December 1st of the current calendar year and ends November 30th of the following year. Once December 1st arrives, anyone whose renewal of registration has not been approved by the CLPNM will be in default. The default registration does not allow the nurse to practice until registration has been reactivated.

Any LPN who practices without an active registration will be subject to certain consequences. Pursuant to section 59(1) of the Act:

“A person who contravenes a provision of this Act or the regulations, other than section 63 of this Act, is guilty of an off ence and is liable on summary conviction

(a) for a fi rst off ence, to a fi ne of not more than $5,000.; and

(b) for a second or subsequent off ence, to a fi ne of not more than $15,000”.

Currently, the penalty for one act of unauthorized practice is $500 with a possible referral to the Investigation Committee for further review. Those who employ LPNs are responsible to ensure registration is current, active and what, if any, conditions are imposed. As per section 66 of the Act:

“No person shall knowingly employ or continue to employ a person to perform the practice of licensed practical nursing unless the person is a licensed practical nurse or a graduate practical nurse registered under this Act”.

“Every person who employs a licensed practical nurse shall review his or her registration status annually”.

Unauthorized practice, whether deliberate or unintentional will result in the same penalty. CLPNM encourages every registrant who is actively practising as an LPN to ensure that all criteria of registration renewal are complete and submitted prior to the CLPNM deadline each year. Registrants and employers are encouraged to contact the CLPNM with any questions or concerns related to unauthorized practice.

UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE

The mandate of the CLPNM is to protect the public; to ensure that vulnerable people are cared for by safe and competent LPNs. In order to fulfi ll this legislative directive, CLPNM ensures that only those authorized to practice as LPNs are in fact eligible to do so.



CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS In accordance with Article III Section 3.5[a] of the by-laws, election of the Board of Directors shall be held by May 1 each year. The districts below are now open for nomination:

District 1 – Churchill, Burntwood, Norman Regions

District 3 – Brandon and Assiniboine Regions

District 5 – South Eastman and North Eastman Regions

All registrants on the active practicing register of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba who are practicing in the electoral District that is accepting nominations are invited to submit names of nominees.

Nomination Form

A current resume of the nominee must be submitted with the nomination form by February 14, 2014. Forms that are not accurately completed will not be accepted. For the complete list of nomination rules (policy BG-12), please visit the CLPNM website at www.clpnm.ca. If you have any questions, please contact the CLPNM at (204) 663-1212.

Nominator Information:

We (1) Print: (full name) _______________________________________________ , Registration Number _____________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________ , Date ___________________________________,

(2) Print: (full name) _______________________________________________ , Registration Number _____________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________ , Date ___________________________________,

(3) Print: (full name) _______________________________________________ , Registration Number _____________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________ , Date ___________________________________,

Registrants in good standing on the active practicing register of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses, in accordance with policy BG-12: Nomination Rules, do hereby nominate

(print name) ________________________________________________to represent District _________ on the Board of Directors of CLPNM.

Nomination Acceptance

I (print name),__________________________________________________, registration number _____________________, a registrant in good standing on the active practicing register of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses residing or employed in District _______________ do hereby accept the nomination for election to the position of Director to the Board of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba, and if elected do hereby consent to serve in that capacity to the 2016 Annual General Meeting.

Signed this ____________________________________ day of ______________________________, 20_______.

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ (nominee).

Please Note: A resume must be completed and submitted with this nomination form to the CLPNM offi ce on or before the deadline date of February 14, 2014. For the complete list of nomination rules (policy BG-12), please visit the CLPNM website at www.clpnm.ca.




HEALTH QUALIFICATION RECOGNITION NAVIGATOR SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSES

Bose Agbayewa’s passion in her new role as Health Qualifi cation Recognition (QR) Navigator, a relatively new service for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is evident as she speaks about the service and of the IENs she assists. On November 1, 2013 Bose visited the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) to promote the service, and to share her experiences in this new role.

“I wanted to combine nursing and psychology by pursuing a nursing career in administration.” Bose said.

with information about profession-specifi c gap or bridge training that the regulators may require them to take, as well as fi nancial supports or examination preparation courses available to assist them with the registration process.”

Bose provides group sessions at Manitoba Start (271 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg) every Tuesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. “Once an IEN attends the group session,” Bose explained, “he or she can schedule an individual session with me if needed. Individual sessions are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for one hour.”

Bose Agbayewa came to Canada as an IEN in 1977. “At the time I came, the situation was diff erent,” she proclaimed. “After passing the RN exam, I was licensed in Ontario; however, I couldn’t fi nd work. The policy at the time was an IEN would not be considered for employment if there was a Canadian nurse who could do the job.”

Bose did not let this policy discourage her. Instead, she pursued a BA and an MA in Psychology. “I wanted to combine nursing and psychology by pursuing a nursing career in administration.” After 2 years working as a bedside nurse in post-partum, gynaecology and minor surgery, Bose became the Manager of Patient Care in 3 programs (obstetrics, surgery and medicine) at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Over the course of 25 years working at Victoria General Hospital, Bose had the opportunity to meet and work with many IENs. She noticed that “services for IENs had increased exponentially.”

After retiring January 25, 2013, Bose knew that she wanted to continue to work with IENs in some capacity.

Retirement did not last long, as Bose was contracted by Manitoba Health to work as a Health QR Navigator in February of 2013. The Health QR Navigator service helps IENs understand the process that is required for registration/licensure, and for working as a nurse in Manitoba. Bose helps guide IENs to make a plan and to identify nursing-related jobs for the short term or as career alternatives.

The Health Qualifi cation Recognition Navigator service for IENs is a partnership between Manitoba Health and Manitoba Labour and Immigration. The service is housed at Manitoba Start—the fi rst place immigrants go once they arrive in Winnipeg to receive information and referrals to orientation, language programs and employment supports. Bose explained, “The client at Manitoba Start identifi es himself/herself as an IEN, and the Manitoba Start Intake staff refer the person to a group session for IENs. In this group session, I go over the registration process for registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN), and for the registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) on an as needed basis. I provide the IENs


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Bose professed that one of the most frequent questions IENs pose is, “What is the diff erence between a registered nurse (RN) and a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?” Bose explains the similarities and the diff erences to assist IENs in making a more informed decision of which career path to pursue in Manitoba. When assisting current and future applicants of any of the regulatory bodies for nursing in Manitoba, Bose goes step-by-step through the registration requirements found on the CLPNM website. She stresses to each IEN how important it is to read through all of the requirements, and to read Bose Agbayewa

Retirement has been very busy for Bose, but “I love it!” she exclaimed.

the Standards, Competencies and Code of Ethics. “I want to make sure that each IEN knows exactly what is required of them to become a nurse in Manitoba. They also need to be aware of the time and costs it will take to pursue their career, so they can properly prepare.”

The goal of the Health QR Navigator service is to ultimately have the Navigator work with all Internationally Educated Health Professionals in order to assist them navigate their registration requirements, and to fi nd interim employment related to their fi elds.

Retirement has been very busy for Bose, but “I love it!” she exclaimed.

If you know someone who would benefi t or who would be interested in this service, please contact Manitoba Start at 204-944-8833.

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