2018 LICENSURE RENEWAL

The SALPN is pleased to have the 2018 online renewal begin on Monday, October 16, 2017. As

anticipated, the SALPN will open the renewal period with an emailed announcement, complete with

your current Username and Password. At a convenient time, please visit the SALPN website, click

the ‘online renewal’ tab and renew your license on or before December 1, 2017 to avoid late fees!

The experience our Members’ have during renewal is important to the SALPN, please connect with

us during this time if you have any questions or if you are experiencing difficulties.

Tips for a successful renewal…

- Report your LPN hours from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The hours reported

from the time you renew to the end of the year will be an estimate.

- Only report your actual hours worked, including Overtime. Do not include vacation, LOAs,

Education Leave hours.

- 2018 licensure fee is $400.00

- Late fees are collected on renewals received between:

o December 2nd to 15th ($100.00)

o December 16th to 31st ($200.00)

*late fees are in addition to the $400.00 licensure fee*

Please be reminded, as part of your program enrollment obligation, you are required to

RENEW YOUR ANNUAL LICENSE ONLINE COMMENCING OCT. 16, 2017. The renewal system recognizes PPP subscribers and once your on-line renewal application

and the final payment has been received (if applicable) by the SALPN, the renewal will be

processed.

Any renewals made after this date will be subject to late and/or re-instatement fees as per

the schedule below:

LATE PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Renewal received between December 2 – 15, 2017: $100.00

Renewal received between December 16 – 31, 2017: $200.00

Online renewal will NOT be available after 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2017

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE

PREAUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN

2017 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

“Drug Addictions in Nursing”

October 25th, 2017 Prairieland Park, Saskatoon 8 Optional CEP Hours – Nursing Practice Education: Sponsored Activities

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Prairieland Park

503 Ruth Street West | Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S6

Early Bird Registration $100 | Present - Sept 22nd

Regular Registration $125 | Sept 23rd – Oct 15th

All Registrations are Non-refundable

Registration is available online only: Register Here

For Guest Room Reservations Contact:

Hampton Inn by Hilton

105 Stonebridge Boulevard | Saskatoon, SK.

(306) 665-9898 or www.saskatoonsouth.hamptoninn.com

Guaranteed Room Rate $129 plus tax until October 10th, 2017

Block code name: LPN

PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

The Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Saskatchewan,

hereby referred to as SALPN, may on occasion take photographs and/or video of its members or program participants for use in print materials or by electronic methods. Your entry into SALPN hosted events, facilities, participation in SALPN programs or participation in SALPN events grants permission for the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Saskatchewan to use these photographs and/or video in its marketing and public relations efforts.

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event app.

Paula Davies Scimeca, RN, MS, Certified Addictions' Registered Nurse

SPEAKER

Paula Davies Scimeca is a Certified Addictions’ Registered Nurse

(CARN) who obtained her baccalaureate degree in nursing from

Adelphi University and her master’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental

Health Nursing from the State University of New York at Stony

AGENDA

Morning

8:00am - Registration & Breakfast

9:00am - Opening Remarks

9:15am - Paula Davies Scimeca

10:30am - Refreshment Break

11:00am - Paula Davies Scimeca

12:00pm - Lunch

Event will be hosted in the Terrace, on the 2nd floor.

Afternoon

1:00pm - SALPN Update

2:00pm - Paula Davies Scimeca

2:45pm - Refreshment Break

3:15pm - Closing: Q&A Quiz,

Paula Davies Scimeca

Brook. Her career has spanned four decades, with the first ten years

spent in medical, surgical and critical care nursing. With over twenty years’ experience in

addiction and psychiatric nursing, she is a recognized expert on the issue of substance use

disorders in nurses. Author of “Unbecoming A Nurse” and “From Unbecoming A Nurse to

Overcoming Addiction,” she has served as Vice President for the Foundation for Addiction Nursing

(FAN) and on the Nurse Advisory Panel for the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance

Abuse Services.

“Addiction & Recovery in Nurses”: Lack of education regarding substance use disorders

has been identified as one of four major risk factors nurses face in developing an issue with

substances. Since a majority of disciplinary actions against nurses are due to the use of mood-

altering substances and any health-care professional can succumb to this problem, this issue will

be explored in depth. At the end of the SALPN 2017 Professional Development Day attendees will

be able to:

1. Describe the prevalence of problematic substance use in nursing professionals.

2. Identify 4 personal risk factors & 4 professional risk factors that moderate the risk of a nurse

acquiring a substance use disorder.

3. Identify 2 proactive responses to initiate if suspicions of problematic substance use surface in

yourself, a loved one or colleague.

4. Describe 2 strategies that can be initiated to decrease substance use disorders in nurses.

5. Identify 2 negative impacts shame & stigma have on nurses who have a substance use

disorder.

The SALPN Continuing Education Portfolio Program

Formalized or Self-Directed Learning Hours (minimum 8 hours), result in one or more of the following:

• An official transcript• A pass/fail or graded test/exam/quiz• Courses producing a certification and/or

credential

Examples of Formalized or Self-Directed Learning hours

are:

• A course from an educational providero Saskatchewan Polytechnico University of Regina/Saskatchewan

• Online courses and learning moduleso Examples are found on the SALPN website

The 2017 CEP collection cycle ends December 1st. The information found below may assist LPNs in fulfilling their CEP requirements. LPNs are required to complete 24 hours of education each year. The program stipulates that a minimum of 8 hours must be accumulated in either the Formalized or Self-Directed Learning categories found in the Individual Learning section. The remaining 16 hours may be accumulated in any section or category.

Options for the Remaining 16 Hours: Nursing Practice Education: Sponsored Activities

• Conferences• Workshops

Nursing Practice Education: Unsponsored Activities • Employer Education Days• Lunch & Learns

Professional Nursing Participation • Nursing Practice Committee• OHS Committee

Preceptorship

Professional Growth Plan

Other Learning Resources • Credible Articles• Internet Sources

Formalized or Self-Directed Learning (as detailed beside)

Please refer to the website for additional CEP resources, an instructional video that outlines the program, frequent FAQs and extensive CEP opportunities.

The CEP Legislative Interpretive Document will assist you in

further understanding the changes. Please click HERE

***If you have any questions regarding which category your

continuing education should be applied, please click the

“Interactive Continuing Education Placement Tool” found on the

SALPN website. This tool will also describe what documentation

or proof is required if you are randomly selected for audit.

CEP CARRY OVER BYLAW:

Upon review of the member proposed resolution (2017 AGM), it was determined the current wording of the bylaws related to carry-over of CEP hours is overly complex. The SALPN Council will be proposing a bylaw change at the 2018 AGM to allow for carry-over hours, up to 8 hours, be applied in the

category in which they were obtained.

SASKATCHEWAN Public Workshops Fall/Winter 2017-2018

www.ctrinstitute.com info@ctrinstitute.com

877.353.3205

Dealing With Difficult People Regina: October 19, 2017 & March 16, 2018

Saskatoon: October 20, 2017 & March 15, 2018

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace–Rights & ResponsibilitiesSaskatoon: October 25, 2017

Time ManagementRegina: November 7, 2017; Saskatoon: November 8, 2017

Emotional IntelligenceSaskatoon: November 21, 2017; Regina: November 23, 2017

Management and Supervision–The Crucial SkillsRegina: December 6, 2017; Saskatoon: December 7, 2017

Assertive CommunicationRegina: December 12, 2017; Saskatoon: December 13, 2017

Respectful Workplace–Strategies for a Healthy EnvironmentRegina: February 14, 2018; Saskatoon: February 15, 2018

Leadership–Insights for Thinking DifferentlySaskatoon: February 27, 2018

Coaching Strategies for Leaders–Conflict, Performance, ChangeRegina: March 22, 2018; Saskatoon: March 23, 2018

To register and for more information: www.achievecentre.cominfo@achievecentre.com 877.270.9776

SASKATCHEWANPublic Workshops

Fall/Winter 2017-2018

Brief Focused Counselling Skills–Strategies from Leading FrameworksSaskatoon: October 17-18, 2017

Understanding Mental Health in Children and YouthSaskatoon: October 24, 2017; Regina: October 26, 2017

Managing Difficult Client RelationshipsSaskatoon: November 7, 2017; Regina: November 9, 2017

Autism–Strategies for Self-Regulation, Learning and Challenging BehavioursSaskatoon: November 22-23, 2017

Trauma–Strategies for Resolving the Impact of Post-Traumatic StressSaskatoon: December 5-6, 2017

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations™Saskatoon: December 12, 2017; Regina: December 14, 2017

Mindfulness Counselling Strategies–Activating Compassion and RegulationSaskatoon: February 13-14, 2018

Vicarious Trauma–Strategies For ResilienceSaskatoon: February 28, 2018; Regina: March 1, 2018

Challenging Behaviours in Youth–Strategies For InterventionRegina: March 15, 2018; Saskatoon: March 16, 2018

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy–Tools for Thinking DifferentlyRegina: March 20, 2018; Saskatoon: March 22, 2018

Narrative Therapy–Tools for Exploring StoriesSaskatoon: March 22, 2018

REFUGEES AND TRAUMA -Understanding and Supporting ResilienceCalgary: October 17-18; Moncton: October 24-25; Vancouver: October 26-27; Mississauga: November 1-2

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Certification WorkshopDe-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations™Edmonton, AB: November 29-December 1; Toronto, ON: February 28-March 2;Winnipeg, MB: May 15-17

Please visit our website for details.

NATIONAL EVENTS

ACHIEVE Certificate ProgramsACHIEVE Centre for Leadership & Workplace Performance is offering two different 5-day Certificate programs in the summer of 2018.

Conflict Management Skills Certificate ProgramWinnipeg, MB: July 23-27 (early rate deadline June 23)

Early rate: $995; Regular rate: $1110

Leadership & Management Certificate ProgramWinnipeg, MB: July 30-August 3 (early rate deadline June 30)

Early rate: $1125; Regular rate: $1250

WEBINARSNo matter where you live, you can easily access one-hour webinars right from your desk. Please note the material presented in each webinar is an introductory, abbreviated version of our full workshop, and thus provides only a general overview of material that is presented in our in-person workshops. If you are unable to attend a live webinar, we offer on-demand, one-hour webinars of most of our workshops.

NATIONAL EVENTS

SALPN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

DO YOU HAVE AN INNOVATIVE IDEA THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO

IMPLEMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

POSSIBLE AREAS of FOCUS

• Elderly

• At-risk youth

• Newcomers to Canada

GUIDELINES

• Proposals may be submitted by an individual LPN or team with at least one LPN

(LPN leads submission)

• Initiatives may be for an ongoing implementation, or on a one-time basis

• Initiatives must align with the CCPNR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Consent must be obtained if any photos/videos are used

• All personal information must be safeguarded as per HIPA Legislation

• All proposals must be submitted to the SALPN by December 1st, 2017

EXAMPLES

• Public Awareness/Education initiatives (educational sessions,

disease prevention, etc.)

• Development of programs, activities and other initiatives that

improve wellness, promote health, prevent illness or injury

OBJECTIVE

To create a public initiative(s) involving the promotion of health and wellness and the

prevention of illness or injury in the community.

SELECTED SUBMISSION(s)

The selected submissions(s) will clearly demonstrate an initiative the promotes health

and wellness, prevents illness and/or injury. The initiative will be original and unique,

To submit a proposal of your initiative, please complete and submit the application

form HERE. For any assistance or questions, please contact admin@salpn.com

• Specific patient population (COPD, diabetes, etc.)

• Socio-economically challenged

• Physical/Mental impairments

facilitating a need for the residents of Saskatchewan. The selected submission(s) will be

granted funds to help implement/support the initiative and will be announced in

January 2018. The selected submission(s) will be required to submit an update at the

2018 Educational Conference .

The SALPN will be relocating prior to January 1st, 2018 to 2208 Victoria Avenue East, Regina. The

new space was leased in shell condition and the interior is currently under construction. The space

will be larger and support growth of the organization and has been designed with efficiency and

protection of confidential information as priorities. All costs related to the development of the office

will be funded with the reserves established by SALPN and will not require financing.

The health and wellness of our staff, Council and visitors are important to us. The current location

continues to pose both environmental and health risks to those in the building. With those

considerations and the ongoing financial uncertainty of the building owner, the SALPN is confident

that our future relocation is in the best interest of the organization. We look forward to serving the

public and welcoming LPNs and Stakeholders to our new location.

Stay tuned for further updates

THE SALPN IS MOVING:

SALPN AWARDS

The SALPN is committed to excellence in the regulation of Licensed Practical Nurses in Saskatchewan.

One of the strategic themes of the SALPN is to improve public protection with a distinct focus on

regulatory practices. A regulatory mandate does not include work that can be perceived as

advocating for the LPN profession. This involves an assessment of all functions of the SALPN for

appropriateness within a regulatory mandate.

Recently, the SALPN Council engaged in a discussion regarding the current awards program. It was

determined that the SALPN managing and funding an awards program may be seen as promoting the

professional interests of its members and harmful to the integrity of the LPN profession. The cost of

regulating the profession is increasing exponentially due to the number of and complexity of

complaints. Costs associated with hosting the conference and awards banquet are substantial. The

event cost exceeds the event revenues. Therefore, a motion was made to discontinue the current awards program and banquet.

It is recognized the LPN profession is integral to the delivery of safe

nursing care in Saskatchewan. This decision is not intended to

discredit the continued contributions LPNs make to Saskatchewan

health care. SALPN’s contribution to the delivery of quality

healthcare in Saskatchewan is to protect the public through

regulation of the Licensed Practical Nurse profession in

Saskatchewan.

IV INITIATION

The Ministry of Health has passed the Regulatory Bylaws that were approved by the membership at

the 2016 Annual General Meeting. To maintain licensure, Licensed Practical Nurses practicing in

Saskatchewan must complete an IV initiation course by December 1st, 2018.

IV initiation was incorporated into the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Practical Nursing basic program in

2006. Therefore, LPNs graduating in Saskatchewan from 2008 onwards will have completed the

necessary education. Saskatchewan Polytechnic Continuing Education Department offers the

required course titled “NRSG 254 IV Therapy/Blood and Blood Products”. The next intakes for NURS

254 are:

• October 23rd, 2017-December 15th, 2017

• January 8th, 2018-March 2nd, 2018

• March 5th, 2018-April 27th, 2018

• April 30th, 2018-June 22nd, 2018

For information on this course, please contact Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Continuing Education Department 1-866-467-4278 or click on the following link:

http://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/part-time-studies/a-z-listing.aspx

The SALPN will accept IV initiation/therapy courses that are deemed equivalent

to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic course.

If you are uncertain if you have this competency, please logon to your member

profile, click on ‘view your profile’, then view additional skills under ‘current

registration’. If you have taken this education and this is not listed on your

member profile, please submit your certificate of completion to

practice@salpn.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the

SALPN Practice Consultant, Helen Bourget @ 306-525-8077.

SIHL SCHOLARSHIP

The Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership (SIHL), brings together healthcare professionals from all disciplines and all levels to foster leadership potential, skills and the creation of a leadership community that works together to promote, support and sustain good health. SALPN supports SIHL’s education and awards scholarships to those who apply with the SIHL Application Form and a commitment to return for service, which may include running for SALPN Council, SALPN committees, presenting at a SALPN event, etc. Bonnie Marko, an LPN who was granted a scholarship and graduated from SIHL, shares her experience below.

For more information please visit, http://salpn.com/salpn/other/sihl-scholarship or email practice@salpn.com

“My name is Bonnie Marko, and I am one of the LPN’s that participated in the Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership Program. I was granted a scholarship from SALPN, for the 2016-2107 program. I am very thankful and appreciative for this amazing and enlightening experience. This is an opportunity that I personally, think all healthcare providers should take part in. This has been an asset to my personal and professional life. The course includes an in-class retreat, an individual and group project.

Initially, I attended an in-class retreat at the First Nations University at the University of Regina campus. As a class, we participated in many activities, lessons and group discussions that targeted leadership and professional development. We also organized for our individual and group projects at this time.

Through the six-month course, I took part in a personal project. The individual assignment was ongoing and I completed an action plan to address a key issue I would face. It allowed me to address long term and short-term goals. Through this process it enabled me to step out of my comfort zone, and build my personal and professional relationships.

I also took part in a group project as part of the program. The purpose of the group project was to work collaboratively with other health care professionals on a challenge within the Saskatchewan health system. It also was required to develop leadership skills through transformative change. Through this process it enabled me to work with different personalities and strengthen my collaboration and communication skills. At the closing retreat, we presented this project to a series of Healthcare Professionals from various areas in Saskatchewan.

The SIHL program was definitely mandatory for my career as an LPN. I continue to utilize the tools that I have been given on a daily basis personally and professionally. After completing my leadership journey and developing my desired leadership style I feel more confident in my profession. The program has allowed me to advance and guide others within the healthcare field.”