The Face of LPN Professionalism

Imagine being asked to capture a portrait of today’s licensed practical nurse.

From one perspective, this is impossible. Today’s LPN is:

Fresh out of nursing school and full of energy; or entering their third, fourth or fifth decade of practice, strengthened by years of experience and wisdom.

Practicing in the same small town or familiar city they’ve always called home, or new to the province or country where they’ve chosen to put down roots.

Happily working in home care, community nursing, or a hospital. Or really looking forward to making a change to practice with seniors, children, or find a focus on research.

While today’s practical nurses are perhaps more diverse than ever before, any portrait of an LPN must contain certain brushstrokes.

A commitment to care for and protect the public; and an understanding that the public means every patient, every day.

An inner compass that guides each LPN to uphold professional standards of practice and conduct.

A pride in representing their chosen profession, and an internal voice that reminds each LPN that the person is the centre of the care they provide.

There are many faces of LPNs across our province. The individuals shown here symbolize the commitment and excellence of the profession.

Each one is the face of LPN professionalism, dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and ethical care to Albertans.

care | WINTER 2018