Minister Tyler Shandro with group of licensed practical nurses (photo courtesy of the Alberta Government)

By The Canadian Press

licensed practical nurses

Alberta government announces plans for licensed practical nurses to be able to do more work next year

Oct 17, 2019 | 3:31 PM

The Alberta government says it will allow licensed practical nurses to do more work next year.

It says professional regulations are being updated so the province’s 16,000 LPNs can administer blood and dispense certain drugs.

They’ll also be able to provide ultrasounds for bedside assessments, intravenous nutrition and medication by invasive procedures, such as central venous lines.

The government says the new duties will align with those in other Canadian jurisdictions.

The expanded scope of practice is to come into effect Feb. 1.

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