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Make sure get in touch with CLPNA and voice your concerns via email. It’s so important they know this is a problem. We literally have no options.

I emailed the college directly. This is the response I got on Wednesday. Norquest College: ”The Practical Nurse Refresher program is currently under review and not taking applications.You will need to wait for the review to be completed and updated on the website.” Bow Valley College: “At this time, the refresher program (for those whose license has lapsed) is on hold until further notice. At this point we are unsure of when we may offer it. If the program is finalized then it will be advertised on our website so interested learners can apply. Sorry for any inconvenience.“ How did you manage to get a application in? I don’t even see the option on the website.

Hello. I’m sorry you’re in the same position. It’s definitely not desirable. Makes me regret wanting to spend a few early years my kids, which shouldn’t be the case. I’m curious if you were made aware by the CLPNA of the 1000 hour change (within 4 years) made in 2019? I did not receive any kind of notification of it. No email, no formal letter, nothing. Had I known, last year I could’ve made sure I got my hours in. Now it’s too late. Also, not sure if you’re aware but the Norquest refresher program is currently under review and closed. Bow Valley offered nothing to it’s domestic alumni. Which means there is NO Refresher course in Alberta for LPNs to even attempt to regain their license. This is a problem. ?

I will be yes, as I don’t have my 1000 hours logged in the last 4 years due to being home with my kids. Apparently this is something that was implemented last year.

Hey All! Looking for some advice/insight... I've been out of the work force for a few years (since 2017) stayed home to raise my kids. My youngest will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall and I am now ready to get back onto the floor. As Nursing is rapidly evolving & procedures always changing, I'm curious if any of you know of any available LPN Refresher courses? I graduated from Bow Valley College in 2011, but they do not offer anything, which is surprising to me. Norquest College in Edmonton has a program but currently it's unavailable. I emailed the college and they couldn't even provide me any resources. The only option is to take the entire LPN diploma program over again, which is not an option. At first I thought, maybe this is the time to bridge to RN, but you can't even apply without an active registration. Feeling defeated & stuck right now with a serious lack of options.

Thank you both for your replies. Like I said, it's my first, so I really don't know what to expect! Obviously I want to continue working full scope (and not burden my co-workers) for as long as I can; just wanted to know if there were any particular hazards I need to be aware of :)

Hi Everyone! I work full time as a LPN on a busy medical/surgical unit. I am expecting my first baby in the fall, currently 11 weeks along. I'm just wondering if there are any nursing activities I need to avoid? Am I able to care for isolation patient's so long as I follow protocol & universal precautions? I know I am not able to handle chemo or teratogenic drugs, and I need avoid combative patient's, heavy lifting etc. Just wondering if I am missing anything? ALSO, I am wondering how soon I should tell my unit manager I am expecting?? Thanks in advance!