IV push medications

Well, I knew it was going to happen one of these days and it has. LPN’s in Alberta are now allowed to administer IV push medications in appropriate situations. The change is effective immediately.

It is still the choice of the employer whether or not LPN’s will be allowed to practice this new scope.

Check out the CLPNA website for the info.

Wage Comparisons Across Canada

The Manitoba Nurses Union has put together a great site with wage comparisons across Canada for RNs and LPNs. Sorry there is no information for HCAs. Please note that the new AUPE contract is not included but you will see that Alberta LPNs are now one of the highest paid in Canada but continue to have numerous increments in their contract. Quebec is the highest with 10 increments.

You could argue that LPNs aren’t paid higher wages in comparison to other provinces due to the number of hours it takes to get to the top paying level. BC is the only province where all LPNs get paid the same whether you are a new grad or have 20 years experience.

To see the wage comparison please click here and select salary comparisons.

I will try to put together a salary comparison for HCAs.

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New AUPE Contract Ratified

On August 22, 2008, AUPE members voted in favor of a new collective agreement.

LPNs will see the new starting wage go to $20.69 to a top salary of $27.08.

HCAs will see their new starting wage go to $15.57 to a top wage of $19.52.

To see the details of the new collective agreement please Click Here

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Introduce Yourselves Here

Hello,
My name is Angela Arp and I have been an LPN since 1986…..I currently am employed full time at the Red Deer Hospice and really enjoy my job. The Red Deer Hospice is staffed by LPNs and HCAs. No RNs are employed here. Home Care is available to answer questions and makes weekly rounds.

I was in BC for 10 years and moved back to Alberta a year ago. I was also a paramedic for a number of years but have surrendered my license. I owned a We Care office in Cranbrook, BC for 5 years also.

Places I have worked are: Consort, Coronation, Wainwright, Mannville, Red Deer and Cranbrook, BC.
I have seen a vast amount of changes to the LPN scope over the years and it’s nice to be able to work in a facility where you are full scope.

Have a great day.
Angela