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License practical nurses who are registered in one province are permitted to work and use protected titles in another province.

a. true
b. false

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It is false that Licensed Practical Nurses can work and use protected titles in another province without specific registration. Nurse registration and regulation are provincial responsibilities, and requirements can vary between provinces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are registered in one province are permitted to work and use protected titles in another province is false. LPNs, like all other regulated nursing professionals in Canada, must be registered in the specific province or territory where they intend to practice. Each Canadian province has its own regulatory body that governs the practice of nursing within its jurisdiction. Registration requirements can vary from province to province, which means that an LPN registered in one province is not automatically entitled to work as an LPN in another province without an appropriate registration in that province.

However, there have been efforts in recent years to streamline these processes between some provinces under certain agreements, such as the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, which facilitate labor mobility for many professions including nursing. Nonetheless, these agreements might still require the individual to notify or apply to the regulatory body in the receiving province. It is always best to check with the nursing regulatory authority of the particular province or territory for the most current information and requirements.

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