Blue Band Newsletter                                     December 2022

The Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses is the regulatory authority for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in New Brunswick. Our mandate is protection of the public by promoting the provision of safe, competent, ethical and compassionate care by its registrants.

ANBLPN Holiday Office Hours

The ANBLPN office will be closed on December 21st at noon for the holidays and will re-open with regular business hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm on January 3rd, 2023.

Holiday Wishes from our Executive Director

The ANBLPN Board of Directors and staff continue to watch with pride and gratitude as you continue to rise to the multiple challenges facing the health care system.  We see you embracing scope optimization and displaying your leadership competencies in the workplace. 

We thank you for your commitment and compassion and wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

JoAnne Graham

ANBLPN Festival of Lights Tree

ANBLPN is pleased to once again sponsor and contribute a tree for Pine Grove Nursing Home's "Festival of Lights".

Since its inception in 2010, the Festival of Lights has brought joy to the hearts of Pine Grove residents and has become a popular seasonal tradition for people living in the greater Fredericton area. The funds raised from their sponsors are put to a great many purposes, including special beds, furniture for lounges, and a garden to improve the quality of life for residents.

The Pine Grove Foundation Festival of Lights in Fredericton can be viewed from December 1st 2022 to January 1st 2023.

 

 

Memorial Tree for LPN

The Pine Grove Nursing Home also decorated a tree in honor of Kathy Sartoris, LPN, who passed away this past spring and worked at the nursing home for several years.

ANBLPN was happy to donate a nursing cap to be used for this tree in honor of Kathy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "Festival of Trees" 

ANBLPN also sponsored a tree for Victoria Glen Manor's "Festival of Trees" fundraiser. All money raised from this initiative goes towards helping to fund resident activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refund Request Deadline

Please be advised that all registration renewal refund requests must be made by December 31st, 2022.  After this deadline no further refund requests will be considered. 

Requests for refunds are only applicable to those who paid for active registration in advance (payroll deduction programs) but have since gone non-practicing or retired for 2023 (and did not work past November 30, 2022).

Licensure fees for 2023-24: ANBLPN Board of Directors

The ANBLPN Board of Directors would like to make all LPNs aware that the 2023-24 licensing fee will be increasing from $325 to $350.  This fee increase is necessary due to the rising costs of services, which includes the cost of our Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance.  

Annual registration fees are used to meet the expenses incurred to fulfill the legislated mandate of public protection and provide each registrant with Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance.

New Brunswick LPNs have been fortunate to not experience a fee increase in over 6 years (2017) and with this increase New Brunswick still maintains one of the lowest registration fees across Canada.  For those enrolled in the ANBLPN pre-authorized debit program, this will equate to $38.89 per month for 9 months (January to September), which is an increase of only $2.76 per month.

All LPNs have been emailed a letter from the Board of Directors explaining the fee increase, and you can also view this letter HERE.

Below is a snapshot of LPN registration fees across Canada.

If you have questions, please contact our Executive Director at execdir@npls.ca 

FUN FACT!

2023 Renewal Statistics

Registration for 2023 opened on October 1st and closed on November 30th, 2022. This was our third registration renewal with the Alinity database system.  ANBLPN is excited to see how much more efficient the process has become each year for members as evidenced by the completion time statistics!  

In 2023, the ability to complete the registration process in less than 15 minutes increased again!  We saw a 3% increase compared to 2022 with 71% of registrants completing the registration process in less than 15 minutes! Check out the statistics below!

2023

vs. 2022 

Have Your Say!

The validation survey for the updated Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses is NOW OPEN! We invite all members to take part in this important survey - the deadline to respond is December 17, 2022.

This is your opportunity to share your views on the proposed draft. This feedback will be used to finalize the document before being approved by the Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) board for launch in 2023!

ACCESS SURVEY

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Learning Goals for 2023

As we prepare to enter into the new year, now is the time to start thinking about what learning goals you would like to accomplish for 2023.  By setting your goals early, you have a full year to accomplish them. 

Every LPN in New Brunswick must comply with the annual Continuing Competence Program (CCP) in order to remain actively registered in good standing.  LPNs will complete their self-assessment, using the CCP Self-Assessment Tool, to review their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.  Once you complete your self-assessment, you will have a better idea of what learning goals you should be aiming for.

There are several documents and tools available to guide you through this process. Please click the links to get you on the right track for CCP!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out:

Phone: 1-506-453-0747 or Email: practiceconsultant@npls.ca

 

Sign up for PAD for 2023-24 Renewal

Are you tired of the lump sum payment at the time of registration renewal? Is your employer no longer participating in payroll deduction?  You may want to consider signing up for Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) for your 2024 renewal fees!  Currently we have over 5% of our membership who are taking part in this service and these numbers are growing!

Please review the following information regarding PAD:

  • If you are already signed up – you do not need to do anything. Debit withdrawals will restart January 15/23
  • If you are currently not signed up and want to take part, you can do so at anytime!  Login to your ANBLPN account and on the left menu bar select "Sign Up for PAD"
  • Once you click "sign up", a screen will appear to enter in your banking information.  Enter your Bank #, Branch # and Account #.  **Please ensure you have your correct banking information - if you are unsure please request this from your banking institution. If your account has "O's" at the beginning, you must enter them
  • If you sign up after January 14th, 2023 you may have a balance owing as of October 1st, 2023 and you will then just need to pay the difference when you submit your registration renewal form on-line.
  • You can cancel your PAD subscription at any time - login to your ANBLPN account and your PAD subscription is on the left.  
  • Monthly payments of $38.89 will be withdrawn from your account on the 15th of each month starting January 15th, 2023 and the last payment will be September 15th, 2023 for the 2023-24 licensing year.
  • When renewal opens for 2023-24, you will complete your renewal application and your money will be automatically applied to your approved registration. 

That's all there is for you to do!

In Memoriam

ANBLPN was saddened to hear of the passing of Marc André Hachey, LPN, who passed away in July 2022.

Marc André worked for many years as an LPN at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst. 

 

 

 

ANBLPN was saddened to hear of the passing of Kathryn Foster, LPN, who passed away in November 2022.

Kathryn graduated top of her class from the RNA program at NBCC at the age of 50  and worked at the Carleton Memorial Hospital until her retirement.

 

 

 

Stay connected with ANBLPN!

As a self-regulating professional, LPNs are responsible to stay informed on regulatory requirements. Ensuring that you are connected with ANBLPN is a great way to keep yourself informed. ANBLPN reaches out to their members through our website, newsletter, emails and social media.

The ANBLPN website (www.anblpn.ca) has many resources to assist LPNs with their practice, continuing education and more!

ANBLPN also uses two social media platforms: Facebook and now Instagram! This is a great way to stay connected and become aware of what is new and upcoming! Be sure to follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/anblpn/  and https://www.instagram.com/anblpn/

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Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
384 Smythe Street, Fredericton NB E3B 3E4
Tel: (506) 453-0747 | 1-800-942-0222 | Fax: (506) 459-0503