Our Mission
LPNABC promotes professional excellence and life long learning with strength through a unified voice representing the LPNs of BC
Our Vision
- Learn from the past
- Focus on the present
- Prepare for the future
- Celebrate our Profession
Our Mandate
- Advocate for the advancement and recognition of Licensed Practical Nurses in BC
- Improve the educational and professional status of Licensed Practical Nurses in BC
Quick Facts
- 1951 The Practical Nurses Association in BC (PNABC) was formed to advocate for and represent Practical Nurses in professional practice issues.
- 1965 The Association was registered as the Licensed Practical Nurses Association (LPNABC).
Top Reasons to Join LPNABC
- LPNABC will lobby the Provincial Government to provide input on all policies, regulations and other matters that affect LPN professional practice on behalf of our members.
- LPNABC will advocate for enhanced delivery of the PN Program by working with the colleges, universities, Ministry of Advanced Education and PCTIA (Private College Technical Institutes Association)
- 3. LPNABC will advocate for the development of specialty programs in BC with training in BC educational institutes (eg: Perioperative, Geriatric Nursing, Maternity)
- LPNABC will advocate for our professional status by working and meeting with employers to allocate LPN’s to utilize their full scope of work.
- LPNABC will construct and link relationships with LPNs and other stake holders (i.e. Unions and Colleges)
- LPNABC has established an Education Fund by committing a portion of your membership fees to this fund. The distribution to members will be done by an application process and annual announcements at the LPNABC AGM.
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How are we different from your regulatory college and your union?
LPNABC/CLPNBC/Union – Identifying our specific roles in supporting you.
College, Association and Labour Relations-2012
