Nurse - Licensed Practical

To register as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Alberta, you need successful completion of:

• A diploma from an approved practical nursing program earned within the last 4 years
• The CLPNA Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module
• The Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE)

There are other registration categories for licensed practical nurses.

A licensed practical nurse on the provisional register:

• Has met the academic requirement for an LPN but has not completed the CPNRE
• Must work under supervision
• Can use the protected titles and initials

LPNs who wish to work in certain advanced practice areas must first obtain CLPNA authorization. Registration for advanced practice requires completion of specialty education and demonstrated competence.

Applicants who have been out of practice for a period also may have to demonstrate that they are currently competent to practice.

For details about all registration requirements, contact the CLPNA or visit the CLPNA website.

Licensed practical nurses who are registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the CLPNA website.