September 11th, 2013
Building momentum and advocating for the optimization and utilization of LPNs in British Columbia.
This summer the executive board members of the LPNABC have been busy in meetings with the Association of Registered Nurses of BC, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC, the College of Registered Nurses of BC, and the BC Nurses Union. LPNABC is also looking forward to our upcoming meetings with CLPNBC and senior leadership from the Ministry of Health.
LPNABC also launched its second
survey
this year. This survey evaluates the understanding of the new language of Clinical Directions/Orders and provides the LPNABC with valuable evidence of the understanding & opinions of LPNs on this subject. This survey will close at the end of September and LPNABC will then assess the data and publish a report.
In addition to advocating for the optimization and utilization of Licensed Practical Nurses in BC, LPNABC has been steadily working towards transitioning to a regional model and we are achieving our goals within the timeline of our 2013-2014 Strategic Plan. Our Legislation and Bylaws Committee is drafting revisions to the LPNABC bylaws, policies, and procedures to support this new model and these changes will be brought to the membership by the end of this year. We are also looking forward to announcing the appointment of LPNABC Regional Representatives in the coming months. These changes to the framework will ensure LPNABC members are supported and engaged in each region in the province as well as to increase the representation and activity of the regions in the ongoing business of the Association. If you are interested in a position on a
committee
in any way, please
contact us
. We would love to have your support & ideas. Stay tuned to the
LPNABC website
for further news and updates.
At the CLPNBC Annual General Meeting June 5th, 2013, LPNs showed overwhelming support for Resolution 2013-01 by passing the resolution by majority in a secret ballot vote. It is with regret LPNABC learned September 9th, 2013 that although the resolution was passed as a strong recommendation to the CLPNBC board, the board members have decided not to pass the resolution. LPNABC continues to remain hopeful and continues to work with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC and the CLPNBC Executive Board members.
2013 started out with a commitment from the LPNABC board to advocate for the professional recognition, optimization and utilization of LPNs in BC and they have worked tirelessly throughout this year towards that mandate. The flurry of meetings, communications, surveys, and member outreach initiatives continues to build momentum for LPN advocacy in this province. The continuation of this important work continues to ensure the voices of LPNs in BC are heard through their professional advocacy body – the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of BC – today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
Sincerely,
Michelle Devia, LPN
President, Licensed Practical Nurses Association of BC
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