Health Human Resources

Central Newfoundland’s licensed practical nurses launch public campaign

Apr 4, 2000 08:25 PM Central Newfoundland’s licensed practical nurses reach out to the community with high-energy public campaign

The Effective Use of Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs): Addressing A Nursing Crisis in Ontario Hospitals

Jun 28, 2001 08:03 PM The Effective Use of Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs): Addressing A Nursing Crisis in Ontario Hospitals

Report on the Workload and Shortages of Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists in Saskatchewan

Apr 16, 2002 08:33 PM There is a serious shortage of qualified staff - medical laboratory technologists, medical radiation technologists, combined x-ray and lab technicians - in the province of Saskatchewan.

Hospital and health care staffing in Ontario - March 2003

Jun 3, 2003 07:12 PM Since the Conservative government was elected in 1995, the number of hourly paid hospital staff has declined. Hourly paid staff in home care and nursing and residential care facilities has increased. In all these categories combined, hourly paid employees have increased slightly. The number of salaried hosptial staff, however, has increased significantly.

Licensed Practical Nurses: Current Utilization

Sep 16, 2003 02:40 PM Interviews with 12 representatives from all of BC's health authorities revealed that employment and utilization of LPNs is on the increase in the province. participants believe that LPNs are being utilized to their full scope of practice in accordance withthe competencies identified by the CLPNBC (2000).

Report on the Utilization of Licensed Practical Nurses in Saskatchewan

Feb 18, 2004 02:36 PM Between April and June of 2003, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) undertook a study to examine how well Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) were being utilized by health care employers in five health regions in the province of Saskatchewan.

CUPE releases new LPN report

Apr 10, 2012 05:29 PM A new report shows many licensed practical nurses in Saskatchewan are not working to their full scope of practice. The report, The Full Utilization of Licensed Practical Nurses: A Practical Solution fo the Nursing Shortage, provides recommendations for change.