ALBERTA-LPNs

[JKB_1989]

I am entering my second year of the LPN program at NorQuest College. I am having a very difficult time finding information on which hospital units LPNs are not permitted to work. Specifically in Alberta, Canada.

I am interested in knowing whether or not I need to continue on and become an RN in order to work on a Trauma team or in Cardiac care units, ICU and Pediatric ER (THE Stollery).

If anyone works at the University of Alberta or the Royal Alex I would really appreciate any information you have. I understand that policy is different depending on the institution.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Thread moved to Nursing in Canada to elicit further response. Good luck.

[Fiona59]

With the changes to scope of practice and the much lauded staff utilization bandwagon, who knows where we can't work in 18 months time?

I know there are LPNs in the Calgary ICUs. We are in the NICU and ER at RAH and work all the surgical services floors.

[JKB_1989]

With the changes to scope of practice and the much lauded staff utilization bandwagon, who knows where we can't work in 18 months time?

I know there are LPNs in the Calgary ICUs. We are in the NICU and ER at RAH and work all the surgical services floors.

That's really good to know. Thanks :)