I’m applying for registration and licensure in another jurisdiction. What do I do?

When applying for registration and licensure in another jurisdiction you are required to fill out a Verification of Registration. Your VOR must be accessed through your member portal. Click here to begin a VOR request.

This is my first time registering, what do I need to do?

If you graduated or are about to graduate from an LPN program in Saskatchewan, you can access all information on your next steps by clicking here.

If you graduated or are about to graduate from an LPN program outside Saskatchewan, you can access all information on your next steps by clicking here.

If you are an internationally educated nurse and have never been registered or licensed as a nurse in Canada, you can access all information on your next steps by clicking here.

How do I know if I meet the English language requirements for licensure?

To find out whether you have met the language requirements to practice in Saskatchewan, visit this page.

I want to become an LPN in Saskatchewan. Where can I attend classes?

There are a number of educational institutions that offer approved practical nursing education programs in the province. You can learn more about CLPNS-approved practical nursing education programs here.

How do I know if I’ve met the eligibility requirements for annual licensure?

All information regarding the number of practice hours necessary for licensure, including what to do if you have not met the requirements, can be found here.

How do I submit a complaint about an LPN?

If you have concerns about an LPN’s fitness for practice or want to report an incident, you can access the complaint submission form and instructions here. For more information about the complaints process, please visit the Investigation/Discipline Process page.

I’m trying to find out if a nurse is a member of the CLPNS. How do I do that?

All members of the CLPNS can be searched on our Public Registry.

What happens after I file a complaint?

Details of the complaint process can be found here. Hearings are open to the public and members of the public who wish to attend a hearing can contact complaints@clpns.com

(Note: all questions related to the Continuing Education Portfolio (CEP) Program can be found here.)

How do I know if I’ve met the currency of practice requirements to be eligible for renewal?

Guidelines for currency of practice requirements, including information about when and how to apply for extensions, can be found here. To view your reported hours, log in to your Member Portal.

I’m taking some time off from my practice, what do I need to do?

Non-Practising Certificates are available to members who are still eligible to practice as an LPN, but are currently on a leave or planning a leave from practice. Examples of common leave types are:

• Parental Leave
• Disability
• Illness
• Education
• Worker’s Compensation

Benefits of changing to a non-practising certificate include:

• No Continuing Education Portfolio (CEP) hour requirement for the duration of time you hold a non-practicing certificate.
• No CEP hours are required when renewing from non-practicing to practicing.
• Registration remains in good standing See the CLPNS Fee Schedule for the current non-practising certificate fee. To access the online form, please log into your Member Portal.

Is there a list of medications that LPNs can administer?

The CLPNS does not maintain a list of medications an LPN may or may not administer. Medication administration is an entry-level competency of the LPN profession. This means LPNs are prepared in the Practical Nursing education program to administer medications. However, this does not mean LPNs should administer all medications in every practice setting or via every route available.

Employers can determine medications that may be administered in specific practice settings. They may restrict the medication form, dosage allowed, or routes used to administer medications. This is likely to be determined based on factors like the care provided, the client population served, and the resources available to the unit. Some medications may be used in all practice settings. Other medications may be unsafe or not practical in other practice settings due to the desired effect or potential complications of the medication and the monitoring required.

Should LPNS be allowed to perform the same skills on all units?

The professional scope of practice for the LPN profession is determined by the CLPNS and applies to the profession. However, the employment role of LPNs is determined by the employer based on the needs, risks, and resources of the practice setting. Practice settings are different and require LPNs to utilize different competencies and skills within their scope of practice. An activity that is relevant, necessary, and safe in one practice setting may not be necessary, practical, or safe in another.

For example:
An LPN practicing in an acute care setting may be supported in their employment role to administer IV medication. An LPN practising in a long-term care setting may not be supported to administer IV medication. This may have been determined by the employer considering factors such as:

-Risk factors and desired effect of the medications
-Needs of the client population generally served
-Frequency of the need to administer IV medication in a practice setting
-Availability of the medication, equipment required, and monitoring resources
-Ability to ensure staff are able to maintain competency

Can I administer immunizations?

Immunizations are considered an additional competency within the LPN scope of practice. These competencies are skills and abilities that go beyond what’s taught in the Practical Nursing program and are approved by the CLPNS as part of LPN practice. They’re developed through extra education, training, and experience.