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6Greetings…continued from page 5Thank you to everyone who participatedin the Newsletter survey,the Utilization survey, andStandards/Code of Ethics surveyconducted in the past six months.Your input is critical and continuesto be used in shaping futuredirection of the College.CLPNA realized a 42% responserate to the Utilization survey.Over 1500 LPNs included narrativecomments which providevaluable insights regarding yourwork life and day to day challenges.Highlights of theUtilization survey were presentedat Conference. Initial findingsindicate there has been significantimprovement in the utilization ofknowledge skill and ability of theLPN in Alberta. In 2002, 33% ofLPNs believed they were beingfully utilized compared to 51% in2007. The challenge: almost halfof the LPNs in Alberta reportthat they are underutilized. Fulldetails from the survey will bepresented when data analysis iscomplete.Work continues on revisions tothe Standards of Practice andCode of Ethics. The input youhave provided will contribute tothe overall quality of the finaldocument.I have provided a few of the highlightsof our past year. The completeAnnual Report for 2006 isavailable at www.clpna.com.This first year as ExecutiveDirector has been challengingand rewarding. The level of commitmentshared by Council, staff,committees and partners, to ourmandate of public protectionthough excellence in practicalnursing is evident in all they do.The Executive team looksforward with enthusiasm aswe pursue the goals and visionof the CLPNA over the comingyear.Linda StangerExecutive Director/Registrar,CLPNACOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSMeeting Dates: March 1-2, 2007 and Conference calls February 26 and April 4, 2007.• CLPNA has reviewed and responded to Alberta Health and Wellness regardingrecommended changes to the Health Professions Act.• As of March 1, 2007, CLPNA reported to have 6455 registrants. All 2007 registrants havecurrent learning plans, the majority of which are based on the competency profile.• Membership Survey completed March 1 with a 42% response rate. A summary of surveyresults will be shared at Spring Conference and more broadly with LPNs, government,employers and other stakeholders when final results are available.• CLPNA along with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta(CARNA), the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) and the Collegeof Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), submitted a letter to Children’s Services insupport of a request for funding by Doctors Opposed to Violence Everywhere (DOVE) toeducate professionals on family violence.• BowValley College has created a fast-track program that shortens the time required tocomplete the basic practical nurse program by approximately three months. Students mustapply and selection is based on academic performance. The first group from this programgraduated in December 2006.• Alberta Health and Wellness provided an information session for Council regarding AlbertaProvider Directory (APD). CLPNA is one of the first five Colleges to fully participate.• NurseONE was introduced to Council as a web-based information system which has beendeveloped by nurses for nurses and has 24-hour accessibility. CLPNA is entering a contractwith Canadian Nurses Association (developer) to provide this service to LPNs on a one-yeartrial. Usage will be monitored as part of the ongoing evaluation.• Nurses Week Recognition - a 60th Anniversary commemorative pin will be distributed toeach LPN in Alberta with a congratulatory letter. The College added an on-line order formfor members to receive Nursing Week promotional items.• Council endorsed a letter to United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) in response to the UNA adcampaign.• Elections are open for several Districts and Vice President.- Calgary Health Region – Hugh Pedersen will have completed his first term.- Capital Health Region – Marilyn McGreer will have completed her first term.- Peace Country Health Region – Kathy Reid, Vice President will have completed two terms.- Northern Lights Health Region – Denise Simard-Zawacki will have completed two terms.The CLPNA Council approved:• Auditor’s Presentation - Approval of financial statements and audit report for year endingDecember 31, 2006.• Penny Kwasny - Appointed as the ESAC Employer Representative to ESAC toDecember 31, 2008.• Glen Herbst - Appointed to complete District 1 term, commencing March 2007 to June 2008.• Lethbridge Community College – Council approved Lethbridge Community College PNDiploma program for implementation as per the recommendation from Education StandardsAdvisory Committee (ESAC).• ESAC Standards of Practice – Council approved the revised Standards of Practice.• ESAC Approval Fees – Council approved recommended fee structure associated withprogram reviews.Next Meeting Date: June 28-29, 2007