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A New Day ~ A New Way:
Enhanced LPN Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics
Overview
History of the development process
Touch base on the four new documents
Discussion about the Code and Standards
What does this mean for you?
How can you best learn/use the new documents?
Q & A
CCPNR - Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators
A federation of provincial & territorial
members who regulate Licensed
Practical Nurses
Collaborate with other
provincial/territorial regulatory
organizations
Promote excellence in practical
nursing regulation
Inter-Jurisdictional LPN Project (IJLPN) Project started in 2011
Funded by HRSDC – Human Resources & Skills
Development Canada
Led by a Steering Committee
Contracted consultants to research and lead
development of documents
Inter-Jurisdictional LPN Project (IJLPN) (con’t)
Involved consultation with MANY LPNs and key
stakeholder groups across Canada
Resulted in the creation of four new documents:
Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada (CoE)
Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada (SoP)
Entry to Practice Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses (ETPC)
Requisite Skills and Abilities: Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada
(RSA)
Four New Documents Adopted Effective
in Alberta
June 3, 2013
Entry to Practice Competencies (ETPC) Describes knowledge, skills, judgment &
attitude of entry-level LPNs in Canada
Guides curriculum & promotes public &
employer awareness of practice
expectations
Represents novice LPN competencies
expected throughout Canada
Aligns with the more detailed
“Competency Profile for LPNs” in Alberta
Requisite Skills & Abilities (RSA)
Identifies the requirements necessary
for an individual to engage in LPN
practice:
-cognitive -behavioral
-communication -interpersonal
-physical
Informs the public & practitioners
Guides those seeking a career as an
LPN
Let’s start at the basics! What is Ethics?
The study of morality
Morality is the values dimension of human decision-
making and behaviour.
Ethics is primarily a matter of knowing what is right,
whereas morality is a matter of doing what is right. • CCPNR (2013). Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurse: Learning Module.
Retrieved from www.learninglpn.ca,
What is a Code of Ethics?
A set of principles and
values that articulate
the responsibilities and
rules for behavior for a
profession
Code of Ethics for LPNs
Articulates ethical values &
responsibilities
Guides ethical reflections &
decision-making
Sets accountability to uphold &
promote these values
Informs the public & conveys the
profession’s commitment to society
Based on five Ethical Principles to which LPNs are
accountable:
1. Responsibility to the Public
2. Responsibility to Clients (individual, group, family)
3. Responsibility to the Profession
4. Responsibility to Colleagues
5. Responsibility to Oneself
Code of Ethics for LPNs (con’t)
Code of Ethics for LPNs (con’t)
The Ethical Principles & Ethical
Responsibilities: Are not in any priority
Must be assessed collectively
Reflect YOUR overall
commitment to society as a
Nurse
Code of Ethics for LPNs (con’t)
Code of Ethics for LPNs (con’t)
Works in conjunction with:
Professional standards
Competencies
Workplace policies
Legal requirements
Code of Ethics for LPNs (con’t)
What are Standards?
Authoritative statements that define legal &
professional expectations
Sets achievable expectations by which LPN
performance is measured
Guides curriculum development
Promotes public & employer awareness of the
profession
Why do professions have Standards?
Outlines profession expectations for members
Promotes, guides & directs professional nursing
practice
Provides nurses with a framework for developing,
self-assessing & evaluating professional
competence
Develops a better understanding for the roles of
nurses
There are four Standards to which
LPNs are accountable:
1. Professional Accountability & Responsibility
2. Knowledge-Based Practice
3. Service to the Public & Self-Regulation
4. Ethical Practice
Each Standard has a list of Indicators that outlines
specific details for the Standard
Standards of Practice (con’t)
The Standards have six
Principles that provide
the foundation for the
Standards
Principles are RULES
that thread throughout
the Standards
Standards of Practice (con’t)
Work in conjunction with the
Code of Ethics
Describes the elements of
quality LPN practice
Also facilitate mobility through
inter-jurisdictional mutual
understanding for agreed
expectations & requirements
for practice
Standards of Practice (con’t)
So what does all this mean for you?
Our profession has new
expectations
Read & understand them
Internalize them ~ these
documents are for YOU
Use as new learning for
your continuing
competency!
A New Day ~ A New Way for LPNs
In achieving
these
requirements,
LPNs fulfill their
contract with
society for safe,
competent,
ethical practice
A New Day ~ A New Way for LPNs
In achieving
these
requirements,
LPNs fulfill their
contract with
society for safe,
competent,
ethical practice
A New Day ~ A New Way for LPNs
In achieving
these
requirements,
LPNs fulfill their
contract with
society for safe,
competent,
ethical practice
Poll Questions
In recap, let’s do some poll questions!
Questions?
Teresa Bateman, Director of Professional Practice
Linda Findlay, Practice Consultant
13163 – 146 Street
Edmonton, AB. T5L 4S8
Ph (780) 484-8886
Fax (780) 484-9069
www.clpna.com
