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Executive Committee President

Linda McHatten

1st Vice President Hélène LeHouillier

2nd Vice President Isabelle Basque

Secretary

Interim - Colleen McLaughlin

Treasurer Marguerite Harvey

Past President

Brenda MacDonald �

Members-at-Large Region I .................... Colleen McLaughlin Region II .................. Mary Jane Anderson Region III ................. Kimberley Steeves Region IV ................. Janet Beaulieu Region V .................. Marie-Paule Brideau Region VI ................ Kelly Barter

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Public Members Arthur Slipp - Woodstock

Mary Losier-Roderick - Saint John �

Office Staff Executive Director-Registrar

JoAnne Graham E mail: [email protected]

Office Manager Carol Kennard-Clark

Education Secretary Charline Boudreau

Registration Clerk Monique Arseneault

The views expressed in The Blue Band are not necessarily those of ANBLPN or its sponsors.

Inside this issue Message from the President ……….…....... 2 ANBLPN Board of Directors …………… 3

Annual General Meeting Reports Insert Message from the Executive Director …......…. 6 Education - Social Media ………… 8 Condolences ……………………………………. 9 2011 Poppy Campaign …………………………. 9 BN and PN student session …………………….. 10

Fredericton Final Lab session Adult Physical Assessment ………………. 11

Charlotte County Chapter donation ………….. 12 Continuing Education Calendar .…….…… 13

ANNUAL MEETING RESOLUTIONS

As in previous years, we are again encouraging LPNs throughout the province to express their concer ns in the f orm of resolutions so the y ca n be brought bef ore your f ellow LPNs f or consideration. Please subm it resoluti ons to ANBLPN office no later than April 13, 2012. Please k eep in mind that resolutions originating at the Annual Meeting m ust rela te specif ically to business discussed at the meeting.

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Spring 2012 Education Calendar

Adult Physical Assessment(By distance) For more information and to register, contact ANBLPN 1-800-942-0222

Medication Administration (By distance) Price 450.00 To Register: Contact Ann Reid, NBCC 506-643-7522 Dressings, Bandages and Slings(Self Learning Module) Price: 40.00 For more information and to register, contact ANBLPN 1-800-942-0222 Tube Feeding and MedicationAdministration via Feeding Tube Self-learning module to be delivered in partnership with employer Price: 15.00 per module For more information, contact ANBLPN 1-800-942-0222 Insulin AdministrationSelf-learning module to be delivered in partnership with employer Price: 25.00 per module For more information, contact ANBLPN 1-800-942-0222

Phlebotomy

Price: 500.00 Location: Saint John To Register: Contact Ann Reid, NBCC 506-643-2049 or 506-643-7522 Intramuscular InjectionsSelf-learning module to be delivered in partner-ship with employer Price 15.00 per module For more information, contact ANBLPN 1-800-942-0222 Leadership(By distance) Price 400.00 To Register: Contact Ann Reid, NBCC 506-643-7522 Senior Watch Foot Care ManagementLocation: Saint John, NB Date: April 16 - 20, 2012 October 15 - 19, 2012 To Register: 506-634-8906 (tel) 506-633-2992 (fax) 1-800-561-2463 (toll free) [email protected]

LPN DAY MAY 13 This is your da y. Chapters in past years have sponsored ver y su ccessful events to heighten public awareness of the important role LPNs play in the health care system. Plan a special event in your area. Please contact ANBLPN office if you require further information or assistance.

For additional information on educational opportunities availability or for clarification please contact ANBLPN by: Telephone at 453-0747 or at 1-800-942-0222 Email at [email protected] Website at www.anblpn.ca

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A donation of $200.00 was made to the Charlotte County Dialy-sis Unit from the Charlotte County Chapter in 2011. In the photo: left to right Patty Frost Carol Mehan, LPN

Charlotte County Chapter Donates

Helen Gaynor-Mills: A former LPN and no stranger to readers of The Blue Band, has written a book ‘Welcome Home My Soul Remembers’. This book is about a dream she had when she was five years old. The dream remained vivid over all the years. The dream puzzled her young mind. She felt she had to make sense of it. After much research, searching and trips south to Virginia, US, she concluded that she finally found the meaning of the dream and wanted to share it with others. The book is available through Lightning Demand Press, Miramichi, at Pharmasave, Hampton and at Country Store Emporium, Sussex. They are also available from Helen. To con-tact her: e-mail: [email protected]

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As LPN's I believe it is important to be posi-tive and keep ourselves current

Greetings! As I sit at my desk and think about my President's message a lot of things go through my mind. So many exciting things are happening right now for LPN's in New Brunswick. One of my goals when I became president of ANBLPN in May 2011 was to work toward full scope of practice for LPN's in New Brunswick. Everyday there seems to be a little step for-ward toward that goal. We have completed the manda-tory upgrade for Adult Physical Assessment, LPN's are now initiating IV's in the ER in some facilities and the number of LPN's administering medications

in hospitals is increasing everyday and the list goes on. I had the opportu-nity to attend the cap and pinning ceremony for the Woodstock NBCC Practical Nurse Program in Novem-ber. As I stood with those students and their instruc-tors and recited the practical nurse pledge it brought back memories of September 1973 when I stood on the platform at Lady Dunn Trade school and recited the pledge..... so many changes over the years...... It is time for us as an association to move for-ward. LPN's have become a vital part of how health care is delivered in New Bruns-wick and it is up to us to make this a positive experi-ence. Doors have opened up for us and we need to move through these doors. LPN's need to be positive and keep ourselves current in education whether it be attending workshops or reading edu-cational articles in maga-zines or the internet. It is our ethical responsibility to do this. It is important to remember we are profes-sionals and our actions as LPN's speak for themselves. It is also important for every LPN to review "The Code Of Ethics". Section

#7 is the one that really sticks out in my mind as of late -"My conduct will re-flect a professional manner and appearance". It upsets me to see a health care pro-fessional dressed unbe-coming, using undesirable language and showing dis-respect to clients in their care or the client’s families as well as other coworkers. Conduct unbecoming even-tually leads to discipline issues. I trust you all have had a good winter and now looking forward to spring which brings us to our AGM in May. I am looking forward to seeing those who are able to attend this year’s session. I am also looking forward to my first annual as ANBLPN presi-dent. See you in May.

Linda McHatten, LPN ANBLPN President

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President Linda McHatten – Grew up and graduated high school in Fredericton in 1971. Following this, graduated from the St. Andrews, Lady Dunn Trade School, Nursing Assistant program in 1973 and spent 6 months working at the Victoria Public Hospital in Fredericton. In 1974 married and moved to the Woodstock area. Employed at the Carleton Memorial Hospital as a full time float staff in many areas from CCU, Surgical, Medical, Pediatrics, Emergency, Day Surgery, Geriatrics to Obs, Labor and Delivery. In 2007 the Carleton Memorial Hospital closed and everything moved to the Upper River Valley Hospital in Wa-terville from which I retired in 2010. I have been involved with the ANBLPN Board since 1999.

1st Vice President Hélène LeHouillier - Graduated from NBCC Ed-mundston in 1995 and was first appointed to the Board in 2007 as Member-At-Large Region IV. I am employed at the Edmundston Re-gional Hospital where for the first three years I worked as an LPN/Float the Surgery Department and for the past 4 years in the Emer-gency Department. I have been part of CUPR and most recently am working with CUPE. Advancing the role of the LPN is very impor-tant to me.

Treasurer - Marguerite Harvey - Graduated from NBCC Moncton in 1993 and was appointed to the Board in 2003 as Member-At-Large Region III before moving to Sackville where I became Mem-ber-At-Large for Region I, followed by Secretary then Treasurer. I am employed at the Sackville Memorial Hospital and the Amherst Hospital in Amherst, NS. My vision for the profession would be to see development and implementation of a standard set of qualifica-tions for LPNs across Canada that would allow graduates to move and work anywhere in Canada.

2nd Vice President Isabelle Basque - Graduated from NBCC Campbellton in 1997 and was first appointed to the Board in 2007 as Member-At-Large for Region VI. I was employed at the Villa St. Joseph for 3 years but am now at the Tracadie Hospital where I have been for the past 14 years in the Medical/Palliative Department. I completed a Diabetic Foot Care education program in 2011. My experience with the Board has helped me to realize the importance of Collaboration within the care team and the role played by the Association.

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Final Adult Physical Assessment Lab Sessionheld in ANBLPN provincial office March 8 - 9, 2012

This group of LPNs attended the final lab session held in ANBLPN office. There were 12 scheduled however only 8 attended. The deadline to complete was extended to

March 31, 2012. The instructor for this group is Judy Coulton. Judy has been teaching Lab session for this up-grade since 2007. Thank you to all the RN instructors who were in-volved in this up-grade. It could not have been successful without your hard work.

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In 2011 UNB and NBCC started working together to provide a daylong session which brought the BN students and the PN students together to have a collaborative work-ing together session. It offers an opportunity for students to learn each others role, Scope of Practice and curriculum. This is a positive experience in which students experience col-laboration by using case scenarios and working in groups. Both ANBLPN and NANB sup-ported this session by supporting the coffee break. ANBLPN is very pleased to see this and hopes that it will spread around the province.

Fredericton UNB BN students and NBCC PN students collaborate

These are BN and PN instructors in this photo. All other photos are students

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Past President Brenda MacDonald - Graduated from NBCC Saint John in 1973 and is employed at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. I was first appointed to the Board in 1997 as Member-At-Large Re-gion I. Since that time I have served in various positions as well as being involved in the local Chapter

Member-At-Large Region III Kimberley Steeves - Graduated from NBCC Woodstock in 2004 and currently employed at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Perth-Andover as well as the Tobique Valley Manor in Plaster Rock. I was appointed to the Board in May 2010.

Member-At-Large Region II Mary Jane Anderson - Graduated from NBCC Saint John in 1976. Appointed to the Board in 2009. I am currently working in Long Term Mental Health at Centracare and have been for the past 36 years. I have enjoyed working with the local Chapter and CUPE as well as other organizations.

Member-At-Large Region I Colleen McLaughlin – Graduated from the NBCC Moncton in 1987 and was appointed to the Board as Member-At-Large in 2009. I am currently filling in as interim ANBLPN Secretary. I have worked in different areas of nursing such as Physicians Office, Nursing Home, home care, Day Care and currently employed at the Moncton City Hospital where I have been for the past 6 years.

Member-At-Large Region IV Janet Beaulieu – Graduated from NBCC Moncton in 2005 and was appointed to the Board in 2011. I was employed at the Grand Falls Manor but am now working at CCNB Grand Falls as an Instructor for the Personal Support Worker- Acute Care program. Prior to this I was an Instructor with the NBCC Practical Nurse program that was offered at the To-bique First Nation. I make my home in New Denmark and am mar-ried with three adult children.


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Member-At-Large Region VI Kelly Barter – Graduated from NBCC Saint John in 2004 and have been employed at the Miramichi Regional Hospital as an LPN/Float, in Emergency and Orthopedics. Also at the Miramichi Seniors Home and NBCC Miramichi clinical placements for LPNs and PSW. Was appointed to the Board in 2008 as well as being involved with the local Chapter, CUPE 862 Shop Stewart and Joint Maintenance CUPE 1252. I am an advocate for various Health care issues on the Miramichi and very proud to be an LPN

Member-At-Large Region V Marie Paule Brideau – Graduated from the NBCC in 2003 and was appointed to the Board in 2011. I worked full time from 2003 – 2007 at the Bathurst Hospital. Since 2007 I have been working at the Tracadie-Sheila Hospital on a Medi-cal Unit. I’m involved with various committees such as the Social, Health and Safety and also the local LPN Chapter. I’m very proud to be an LPN and always willing to take on anything to advance the role.

Public Member Arthur Slipp was appointed to the Board in 2006. Is currently the Mayor of Woodstock and Chair of the St. John River Strategic Policing Advisory Committee, an organization dedicated to marketing the river as a major tourist destination. Arthur is a strong advocate on behalf of ANBLPN and is a member of the Fi-nance Committee as well as sitting on the Scholarship Selection Committee. He and his wife Lynne assist with the Silent Auction and the 50/50 draw held at each annual meeting to raise funds for the Training Trust Fund.

Public Member Mary Losier-Roderick was appointed to the Board in 2009. Mary holds a BSc in Chemistry, (StFXU) an MSc in Human Nutrition (U of Manitoba) and a BA in psychology (UNBSJ). Has served on several Boards locally, provincially and nationally. A re-cently retired Clinical dietitian in the Cardiac surgery Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital is past president of the NB Dietetic Associa-tion and served two terms on the Dietitians of Canada Board as the elected Atlantic Provinces representative. Mary also works every year to assist with the Silent Auction and Selection Committee for Scholar-ships.

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CONDOLENCES

BARCLAY: Alice Faye (Murchison) of Fredericton was a 1970 graduate of the NBCC Saint John practical nurse education program and was pre- deceased by her sister Sharon Murchison. MURCHISON: Sharon Patricia of Four Falls, NB passed away on December 28, 2009. Sharon was a 1975 graduate of the NBCC Moncton practical nurse education program. MCLELLAN Eileen Gilmore (Craig) (Goss) of St. Stephen was a 1960 graduate of the Moncton Institute of Technology.

If anyone knows of an LPN who is deceased and believes that it has never been published, you would be doing the LPN a great favour by notifying ANBLPN. Thank you in advance for any assistant you can provide.

Sergeant Glenn Ward is the father of Terry Ward, LPN and is retired from the Air Force. Because his health has deteriorated he is unable to participate in the November 11 pa-rade so for the past few years he has been going along with Moncton LPNs who volunteer to help with the Poppy Campaign. This activity allows Mr. Ward to participate in something that is directly related to November 11th. This is important to Mr. Ward because several family members throughout the years have been in the military and some are currently serving. The LPNs that participated along with Mr. Ward and his daughter were Sharon Larracey, Catherine Belliveau and Catherine Smith, all Moncton City Hospital LPNs Submitted by Terry Ward, LPN

Moncton LPNs Assist with the 2011 Poppy Campaign

York Manor publishes prayer written by PN student

There is currently a practical nurse program in progress at the St. Mary’s First Nation, Fredericton North. The student who submitted this article was inspired by her experience during her clinical practice at York Manor Nursing Home and wrote two poems as well as the following:

I want to always remember how I was when I started as a student practical nurse, taking that extra time to listen and to wipe that crumb out of the corner of her mouth while she is telling me the same story I heard at breakfast with the same genuine interest as the first time I heard it.Always help me to stay as gentle and concerned not to rush her or cause her any distraught al-ways remind me of the feeling I got in my heart the first time she said “I am so happy to see you”, or when her daughter said “thank you for taking such good care of my Mom”. I want to grow as a practical nurse but always stay learning and acting like a student

York Manor contacted Sheri-Ann asking permission to publish one of the poems she had written in their newsletter. Submitted by Sheri-Ann Vezina, St. Mary’s PN program

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Social networking has become a very large part of many of our lives. There are a few options for social networking such as Face-book, You Tube, Twitter or Myspace. Regard-less of your choice to keep in touch socially the right to express yourself on a social networking site does not mean freedom from consequences should something inappropriate be posted. As professionals you will be held accountable for what you share in your posts. Privacy can be defined as something that is not available for public knowledge and confidentiality can be defined as a term mean-ing preserving the privacy of those persons which you have cared for. This not only apply to the patients but their families as well. As stated in the ANBLPN Position Statement on Confidentiality “Confidentiality must be main-tained, even after the professional or therapeu-tic relationship has ended”. Licensed Practical Nurses will be held accountable for breaches of confidentiality, whether intentional or uninten-tional”. Social networking has the potential to place professionals at risk of possible ethical or professional boundary violation. LPNs have faced disciplinary action based on unprofes-sional or unethical behavior on their social net-working sites. Social sites should never be used to share photos, physical descriptions or infor-mation that could have the potential to identify an individual client, patient. Electronic infor-mation is very easily shared, downloaded, printed, posted etc. Once something appears on the internet you have lost any control over it immediately. It has the potential to be around the world in a very short time. It may not always be only those that you intend to see your postings. Many times co-workers, employers or simply curious indi-viduals will view your postings. Electronic postings are not easily deleted. As we see on CSI, no matter how many attempts are made to delete information a trace of it will remain and

may one day resurface when we least expect it. Posting anonymously is not always a safe option either. Always remember, information once shared can never be unshared or deleted. Some of the possible outcomes of breaches of confidentiality or privacy can be: Your employer may have the authority to repri-mand or discipline; You may find that a letter of complaint has been forwarded to your regu-larity authority which may place your registra-tion in jeopardy; The patient, client or their family may face embarrassment and humilia-tion because of your actions; Your reputation as a caregiver may be damaged to the point that you will lose the trust of the patients; The reputation of coworkers may be damaged. Both you and the employing facility may find themselves named in legal actions Some educational and employing facili-ties are allowing students and staff to use iPhones and ipads to research information for learning reasons. This can be a very useful tool however you must remember that it is inappro-priate to use this opportunity for personal rea-sons such as texting, checking your personal email or Facebook updating. At the end of your shifts or on days off as you are enjoying some quiet time catching up with friends and family on your favorite so-cial networking site please remember that one thoughtless comment or what seems to you a funny story from your day at work can end in disaster. By all means enjoy your social net-working but in a positive, sensitive way ever mindful of the LPN Code of Ethics item num-ber 2. “I will always fulfill my duties with in-tegrity and dignity respecting the confidential-ity of those entrusted to my care” It is your ethical duty to at all times and in every way strive to protect the confidentiality and privacy of your patients or clients. l

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48th Annual General Meeting Folio of Reports

May 22, 23 & 24 2012

Clarion HotelEdmundston, NB

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2012 ANBLPN Annual Meeting The 2012 annual general meeting will be held on May 22, 23 and 24, 2012 at the Clarion Hotel 100 Rice St in Edmundston NB. Convention room rate will be $98.00 plus tax Single/Double/Triple or quad. To make reservations: tel: toll free 1-800-576-4656 or 506-739-7321 and specify room block code BEO#6611-3258. A summary f inancial report o f the 2011 audit is enclosed. I f you would like to have the complete audit report prior to the meeting please contact ANB LPN provincial off ice. The summarized 2011 annual m eeting m inutes will be available at th e m eeting however you can receive a copy prior to the meeting by contacting ANBLPN provincial office.

Please remember, all ANBLPN meetings are scent free.

Below you will find an annual meeting registration form that you can complete and return by mail or you can notify the office by telephone, fax or E mail if you will be attending the meeting. It is important for planning purposes that anyone attending let us know. Thank you for your assistance, we will see you there.

ANBLPN Annual Meeting Registration Form

Name: ................................................................................................................................

Address: .............................................................................................................................……………………………..

Telephone: . ....................................................... Registration # .....................................

All fees include tax in the total and are as follows: Education day .. LPN $45.20 Student or Instructor $11.30 Banquet …………... $30.00

I will be attending the following: May 22, Reception ____ May 23, Education Day _____ Banquet _____ May 24, Business session ______

Please complete and forward to: ANBLPN by mail to 384 Smythe St., Fredericton, NB E3B 3E4 or by fax to 506-459-0503

Note: If more than one member is registered using this form please list registration number for each member.

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For 2012 there will be three presentations. In the morning a presentation/workshop will be done by Wendy Johnston, Equality Representative, CUPE. The subject will be Workplace harassment and bullying. Ms. Johnston’s presentation will touch on several aspects of this issue. Dr. Ihssan Bouhtiauy, PhD, FCACB, FACB, MBA will be giving a presentation dealing with the subject of “Accepting change in the workplace”. Dr. Bouhtiauy works at the Edmund-ston Hospital as chief of the Biochemistry Department. Following Dr. Bouhtiauy two LPNs from the Moncton Hospital will offer a presentation on Tissue Banking in New Brunswick. Kelly Badger, LPN, CTBS and Marcie Roberts, LPN, CTBS. Both ladies are certified as Lead Tissue Specialists travelling the province recovering cor-neas, hearts, bone/tendons and skin. Over the past years, both Kelly and Marcie have been trained in the processing of donated tissues into grafts that are used by physicians throughout the prov-ince.

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the Association is then responsible to in-vestigate the accusation and determine if further action is required. A discipline committee has the authority to dismiss a complaint or revoke/suspend a registration based on the initial complaint and support-ing evidence. It is unfortunate that the num-ber of discipline complaints have increased. Please, before putting your registration in jeopardy think things through, utilize pro-fessional clinical judgment and if you feel it is necessary to step away from a situation please do so and seek clinical guidance when needed. Regarding mandatory up-grades- I have had many calls and conversations where I have heard both sides of the story. Recent graduates are frustrated because certain facilities are limiting their scope of practice. On the other hand, more senior LPNs are frustrated because of having to up-grade. Some are finding it difficult be-cause they have been out of school for a long time and are close to retirement. These LPNs feel that they should be al-lowed to choose whether they do this edu-cation or not. Then there are those who be-lieve in continuing education and advanc-ing the role. However some feel up-grades should only be done if it means more money and the workload issues be reas-sessed. The Mandatory upgrades are put in place for several reasons. Nationally – cer-tain competencies have been taught and practiced in other provinces for several years and has also now become part of the competencies tested on the national exam for PN students. This was put in place in an effort to achieve national educational uniformity. Provincially – As the practical nurse profession has grown over the last decade, a competency gap has been created between established membership and newer recent graduate members. In an ef-

fort to address this competency gap these courses will provide all LPNs with consis-tent specific skill sets and enhance critical thinking skills which are essential in to-day’s nursing environment. In the near fu-ture, all LPNs, to maintain registration will have to complete the Adult Physical As-sessment (March 2012) and Medication Administration including IV Initiation/Medication/Therapy. (To be announced at a later date) The reason for this is that it will help with Labor Mobility, for LPNs to move around the country and ensure na-tional educational uniformity. As you are all aware, we have cho-sen a profession in which life-long learning is necessary and it is time as LPNs to move forward by accepting the work-related chal-lenges and being proud of overcoming the hurdles we have had in the past. We are fortunate that we have so many LPN posi-tions available. I believe there, most defi-nitely, is a positive future for LPNs. My experience in healthcare before being appointed to this position was as a care provider. I worked in a doctor’s office and a nursing home for many years. Dur-ing that time I watched while others before me worked very hard to advance the scope and enhance the education while the pro-fession sometimes struggled. This was done in an effort to bring the LPN profes-sion to the level of success that it now en-joys. I am proud as an LPN that it is now me who has the opportunity to do this work on behalf of a profession that I am dedi-cated to.

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I am very proud to be work-ing on be-half of the profession A year has gone by since being appointed to the Executive

Director position and I must say many thanks to the Board of Directors and the ANBLPN staff for their continued support. It has certainly been a very productive and positive year. I have enjoyed meeting with several LPNs and students across the province. I‘ve also had the opportunity to meet with gov-ernment officials, union representatives, employers and several other organizations while always promoting the LPN profes-sion. By having many conversations, I find that a great many New Brunswick LPNs do not understand ANBLPNs man-date. The role of ANBLPN is to ensure that the public receives high quality care from ethical, knowledge and competent practical nurses. ANBLPN works to pro-mote the LPN profession through lobbying and raising awareness of LPN issues which is done through the Blue Band magazine, now available on the www.ANBLPN,ca website, ANBLPN Chapters and the Annual General Meeting. At the present time we are working on up-dating communication materials to be used in the promotion of the profession. These materials include posters, banners, brochures and up-dating of the website in hopes of eventually offering online registra-

tion. In past years Radio promotions have been done around the province for LPN Day, Christmas Greetings, and on occasion Public Service Announcements on televi-sion to name a few. It is time to move for-ward and promote the profession in a way that shows the province that LPNs are healthcare professionals and are an essential part of the healthcare team. ANBLPN has a Legislated responsi-bility under the LPN Act which covers the areas of Education, Registration and Disci-pline. While regulation and discipline are in place for public protection, ANBLPN pro-vides LPNs with malpractice insurance as part of their registration fee for their protec-tion. Education: ANBLPN addresses the issues of the PN programs meeting the educational standards as set by ANBLPN. These educational standards are reflective of the LPN practice nationally and provin-cially. The programs are accredited indi-vidually by the ANBLPN accreditation team to ensure that practical nurse students are prepared to meet all practice require-ments at graduation. Registration: ANBLPN guarantees the public that LPNs are competent to practice. To be eligible for registration as a practical nurse in NB specific requirements must be met. For initial registration, suc-cessful completion of an accredited program as determined by the Association and a passing score on the national practical nurse registration examination is required. For renewal of registration the Hourly Require-ment of having worked 1000 hours in the previous five years while actively regis-tered. Discipline: ANBLPN discipline is the process that ensures protection of the public. When a complaint is made against an LPN stating that their practice does not meet the minimum practice requirements,

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O Canada! From far and wide, Our home and native land! O Canada, True patriot love We stand on guard for thee. In all thy sons command. God keep our land , With glowing hearts we see thee rise. Glorious and free! The True North strong and free! O Canada we stand on guard for thee. O Canada we stand on guard for thee

1. All motions, resolutions, subsidiary motions and any other form or type of motions require ap-proval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members.

2. The agenda will be distributed to the assembly and subject to membership approval, the order of business may be taken up in a different order whenever appropriate.

3. Any member may ask questions and take part in discussions.

4. All motions, amendments to motions and resolutions must be moved and seconded by a member.

5. Speakers shall use the microphones, address the chair and state their name. The chair shall call speakers in the order in which they stand behind the microphones.

6. A member may speak to any motion for a maximum of two minutes. The chair shall use discre-tion in limiting or extending debate and shall announce the termination of the discussion period five (5) minutes in advance.

7. A member may only re-address the assembly once to the same motion and only for a period of one (1) minute.

2012 annual general meeting report 2

May 22 2012 1900 - 2000 hrs Registration 1900 - 2100 hrs Reception

May 23, 2012 0800 - 0900 hrs Registration 0900 - 1030 hrs Wendy Johnston 1030 - 1100 hrs Nutrition Break 1100 - 1200 hrs Wendy Johnston 1200 - 1300 hrs Lunch on your own 1300 - 1430 hrs Dr. Bouhtiauy 1430 - 1445 hrs Nutrition Break 1445 - 1600 hrs Kelly Badger, Marcie Roberts 1800 - 1900 hrs Cash Bar 1900- hrs Banquet

May 24, 2012 0800 - 0900 hrs Registration 0900 hrs Opening ceremonies: Welcome from Village of Edmundston Benediction Pr esidential Address Audrey Galbraith Award / Burs ary Presentations 0945 - 1045 hrs Business session 1045 - 1100 hrs Nutrition Break 1100 - 1200 hrs Business session 1200- 1300 hrs Lunch - Chapter Presidents Luncheon 1300 hrs Business meeting continued

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THE ASSOCIATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

2011 2010 Revenue Reg istration renewals $ 709,813 6 85,257 Ex amination fees 68,409 34,857 Rei nstatement fees 4,078 3,810 Annual meeting 8,129 7,226 Co urses 24,354 35,025 Interest 227 101 Miscellaneous 5,638 9,013 820,648 775,289 Expenses Salaries, benefits 139,823 224,595 Pra ctice consultant 31,520 50,869 D irectors meetings 59,607 48,911 A nnual meeting 20,409 27,632 Executive Director, Registrar, President 55,071 798 Courses 60,567 74,832 Co mmittees 8,321 8,722 D iscipline 72,314 30,544 O ffice 63,200 50,033 Ex amination 60,678 35,614 CPNRE 10,012 8,576 Ren tals 8,918 9,733 L egal, audit 25,583 33,901 Postage 14,755 17,061 Translat ion 2,715 2,985 Mi scellaneous 5,960 6,154 Tel ephone 12,388 12,992 I nsurance 30,337 30,424 Professional development 55 980 Pub licity 16,835 16,678 Ban k charges, interest 5,674 4,501 Prizes 609 733 Po wer 3,785 3,766 Pro perty tax 13,024 13,047 Publications 732 1,267 Bad debts 0 3,035 Mortgage interest 2,542 3,876 725,434 722,259 Net revenue before loan principal payments 95,214 53,030 L oan principal payments 55,763 17,645

Net Revenue $ 39,451 35,385

W. JEFF STANDRING

Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses General Report 2011


ANBLPN Membership – At December 31, 2011 the total number of LPN registered was Active 3238 and Inactive 224 for a yearly total of 3462. Adult Physical Assessment – On March 31, if this program is not completed, registra-tions will be REVOKED. If Practical Nurses wish to complete this program they will have to call ANBLPN and we will direct you to the appropriate New Brunswick Community College. The cost will be your responsibility. LPN Act – work continues with the most recent draft being reviewed PN – BN – Memo also on the Website

An LPN-BN sub-committee of the New-Brunswick Council on Articulations and Transfer (NBCAT) was first established to explore the possibility of an LPN – BN articulation or credit transfer agreement between the NB Colleges and Universities.

ANBLPN members should be aware that the Association, in concert with the depart-ment of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labor (PETL), NBCC and UNB are in the process of finalizing a proposal, including a feasibility plan, for an LPN-BN transition.

Since the completion of a gap analysis study and a needs assessment survey the LPN-BN sub-committee, comprised of representatives from the organizations mentioned above, has been regularly meeting, discussing curriculum, possible location and prerequisites to develop a viable implementation plan.

Members should be aware that such a program is dependent upon various approvals and ultimately government support and funding. Members can now check the ANBLPN web-site regularly for any updates on the progress of this initiative. Working Together Sessions – Working collaboratively together ANBLPN and NANB have given many sessions in various facilities. NBCC – All Campuses are offering the Practical Nurse program, some sites are offer-ing yearly intakes and overlapping programs. Two programs are being offered on Aboriginal reserves. St. Mary in Fredericton and Elsipogtog. Oulton College – The first Private College in New Brunswick will offer the practical nurse program starting in September 2012. National level - much work is being done. There is an Inter Jurisdictional project tak-ing place where development of national documents such as Standards of Practice and Na-tional Requisite Skills and Abilities are being developed. Discipline – Cases have increased. Professional Code of Ethics needs to be adhered to.


THE ASSOCIATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

2011 2010 Revenue Reg istration renewals $ 709,813 6 85,257 Ex amination fees 68,409 34,857 Rei nstatement fees 4,078 3,810 Annual meeting 8,129 7,226 Co urses 24,354 35,025 Interest 227 101 Miscellaneous 5,638 9,013 820,648 775,289 Expenses Salaries, benefits 139,823 224,595 Pra ctice consultant 31,520 50,869 D irectors meetings 59,607 48,911 A nnual meeting 20,409 27,632 Executive Director, Registrar, President 55,071 798 Courses 60,567 74,832 Co mmittees 8,321 8,722 D iscipline 72,314 30,544 O ffice 63,200 50,033 Ex amination 60,678 35,614 CPNRE 10,012 8,576 Ren tals 8,918 9,733 L egal, audit 25,583 33,901 Postage 14,755 17,061 Translat ion 2,715 2,985 Mi scellaneous 5,960 6,154 Tel ephone 12,388 12,992 I nsurance 30,337 30,424 Professional development 55 980 Pub licity 16,835 16,678 Ban k charges, interest 5,674 4,501 Prizes 609 733 Po wer 3,785 3,766 Pro perty tax 13,024 13,047 Publications 732 1,267 Bad debts 0 3,035 Mortgage interest 2,542 3,876 725,434 722,259 Net revenue before loan principal payments 95,214 53,030 L oan principal payments 55,763 17,645

Net Revenue $ 39,451 35,385

W. JEFF STANDRING

Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses General Report 2011


ANBLPN Membership – At December 31, 2011 the total number of LPN registered was Active 3238 and Inactive 224 for a yearly total of 3462. Adult Physical Assessment – On March 31, if this program is not completed, registra-tions will be REVOKED. If Practical Nurses wish to complete this program they will have to call ANBLPN and we will direct you to the appropriate New Brunswick Community College. The cost will be your responsibility. LPN Act – work continues with the most recent draft being reviewed PN – BN – Memo also on the Website

An LPN-BN sub-committee of the New-Brunswick Council on Articulations and Transfer (NBCAT) was first established to explore the possibility of an LPN – BN articulation or credit transfer agreement between the NB Colleges and Universities.

ANBLPN members should be aware that the Association, in concert with the depart-ment of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labor (PETL), NBCC and UNB are in the process of finalizing a proposal, including a feasibility plan, for an LPN-BN transition.

Since the completion of a gap analysis study and a needs assessment survey the LPN-BN sub-committee, comprised of representatives from the organizations mentioned above, has been regularly meeting, discussing curriculum, possible location and prerequisites to develop a viable implementation plan.

Members should be aware that such a program is dependent upon various approvals and ultimately government support and funding. Members can now check the ANBLPN web-site regularly for any updates on the progress of this initiative. Working Together Sessions – Working collaboratively together ANBLPN and NANB have given many sessions in various facilities. NBCC – All Campuses are offering the Practical Nurse program, some sites are offer-ing yearly intakes and overlapping programs. Two programs are being offered on Aboriginal reserves. St. Mary in Fredericton and Elsipogtog. Oulton College – The first Private College in New Brunswick will offer the practical nurse program starting in September 2012. National level - much work is being done. There is an Inter Jurisdictional project tak-ing place where development of national documents such as Standards of Practice and Na-tional Requisite Skills and Abilities are being developed. Discipline – Cases have increased. Professional Code of Ethics needs to be adhered to.





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PERSONALITIES AT WORK-Communication Made Easy with MBTIFredericton: March 28, 2012

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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLEFredericton: April 23, 2012

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