A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced university education who provides personalized, quality health care to patients. Ontario Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of health care […]
Read MoreBe part of something BIG! We’re seeking passionate NPs to volunteer for the 2025 NPAO Annual Conference. This is your chance to contribute and highlight the incredible value of NPs. […]
Read MoreAs we come together to celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, NPAO would like to take a momentto appreciate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of each of you and all Nurse […]
Read MoreJust released! Check out our latest infographic on Team-Based Care. Understanding how Nurse Practitioners (NPs) contribute to team-based care is crucial for optimizing healthcare delivery across the diverse settings in […]
Read MoreReady to celebrate the impact of Nurse Practitioners across Ontario? Mark your calendars: November 10-16! Check out our NP week toolkit and additional resources to help spread the word.
Read MoreThe Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario Annual Conference is an important forum thatbrings NPs together from across Ontario. The conference runs over three days and helpsfacilitate meaningful dialogue about issues […]
Read MoreOur 2024 Annual Report is Now Live! Discover a year filled with achievements, progress, and key milestones as we continue to shape the future of healthcare. Dive into the details […]
Read MoreJust released: Our latest infographic breaks down the challenges in today’s healthcare system and how Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can be the solution! Discover the current issues, our proposed fixes, and […]
Read MoreTORONTO (March 28, 2024) The Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) commends Homeless Health Peel (HHP) for its success in securing funding from the Government of Ontario to support a […]
Download PDF03.26.24 NPAO CEO Dr. Michelle Acorn stated, “NPAO is thrilled that our pre-budget submission advocating for funding to fully integrate NPs was utilized. This large commitment will advance health outcome […]
Read MoreThe NPAO Awards are created to celebrate the excellence, innovation, research and important role our NP members play in shaping and improving the health system for all Ontarians. Multiple awards […]
Read More03.19.24 Team Primary Care is calling for action towards an integrated health care system in which every individual receives equitable, high-quality, comprehensive care from a well-trained, well-supported, and optimally utilized […]
Read MoreHas your Nurse Practitioner made a difference in your life or that of a loved one? Share your story and nominate them for the Patient Choice Award! Deadline: June 14, […]
Read More02.01.24 This is a significant investment that will support Nurse Practitioners, as integral healthcare team members, in ensuring Ontarians receive the high-quality, timely care they deserve. NPAO looks forward to continuing to […]
Read More01.18.24 Watch our video featuring NPAO CEO, Dr. Michelle Acorn, discussing her impactful presentation at the 2024 pre-budget consultation in Mississauga (Jan 17, 2024). Key message to the minister & […]
Read MoreNPAO is proud to announce Dr. Michelle Acorn, DNP, NP-PHC/Adult, MN/ACNP, BScN/PHCNP as our new Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreNPAO Annual Conference | September 25 – 27, 2024 Now is your opportunity to engage more than 350 attendees! Reach this targeted audience as an exhibitor by sponsoring a symposium, […]
Read MoreWhat Are We Wishing for to Make the Holidays Merry & Bright? Starting December 12, make sure to check out our Nurse Practitioner Holiday wish list, with one new wish […]
Read MoreTo celebrate NP week we are highlighting the wonderful work of NPs across the healthcare system. This contest is now closed
Read MoreOur Annual Report highlights the many ways NPAO worked to achieve our strategic plan. View the report
Download PDFIn June 2023, the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario conducted a survey of over 1200 NPs in Ontario to identify and update the barriers to Nurse Practitioners’ ability to practice. […]
Download PDFOn behalf of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) and the 2023 ConferencePlanning Committee, we look forward to welcoming you to Toronto, Ontario on September 20 – 22 to […]
Read MoreAll Nurse Practitioners and NP Students are cordially invited to Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) Meet & Greet on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm […]
Read MoreAwards were created to celebrate the excellence, innovation, research and important role our members play in shaping and improving the health system for all Ontarians. You can nominate an NP […]
Read MoreNPAO Annual Conference | September 20 – 22, 2023 Nurse Practitioners: Innovative Influencers of Health and Wellness The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario Annual Conference is an important forum that […]
Read MoreNPAO would like to see the needs of patients managed, and health care delivered, within the Ontario Public Health Care system. Unfortunately, in today’s environment that is not occuring for […]
Read MoreThe Promise of Efficient & Effective Healthcare Delivery Health care delivery in Ontario is suffering. Ontario is suffering an acute shortage of primary care providers that significantly limits access to […]
Read MoreNovember 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The NPAO is pleased to present our 2nd Virtual Conference on Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health being held on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The highlight of the conference […]
Read MoreHow has your Nurse Practitioner made a difference in your life or that of your family or friend? Nominations for this award are submitted by patients, based on their description […]
Read MoreMay 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Join your NP colleagues on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the NPAO Pediatric Virtual Conference. This conference is for Pediatric or Primary Care Nurse Practitioners who […]
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Read MoreWhat Are We Wishing for to Make the Holidays Merry & Bright?Starting December 12, make sure to check out our Nurse Practitioner Holiday wish list, with one new wish for […]
Read MoreNow is your opportunity to engage more than 350 attendees! The NPAO Annual Conference is the largest Nurse Practitioner (NP) conference in Canada & attracts over 350 Nurse Practitioners from across Ontario […]
Read MoreNPAO is pleased to offer Black Friday discounts on select purchases: Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout. Please click here to join NPAO and receive 15% off Please click […]
Read MoreThe NPAO is currently looking for forward thinking NPs to join our speaker line up for the upcoming NPAO Paediatric Conference taking place Spring 2023. The following are timeslots we […]
Read MoreDid you know that NPAO has pages of NP job listings on its job board?
Read MoreThe NPAO is currently looking for forward thinking NPs to join our speaker line up for the upcoming NPAO Paediatric Conference taking place Spring 2023. The following are timeslots we […]
Read MoreNovember 13-19, 2022 Calling all Nurse Practitioners! The number one need for Nurse Practitioners is building awareness about NPs and educating the public and stakeholders about what NPs can do. […]
Read MoreIn recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the NPAO is offering a free session on Mental Health and Addictions: A story about 2 lies and the truth […]
Read MoreThe NPAO 2022 Annual Report is available now.
Read MoreWe encourage you to visit NPAO’s campaign-specific microsite that communicates key advocacy issues to the public and policymakers. Please visit our campaign-specific microsite if you would like to send a pre-written letter to your […]
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Read MoreOn Friday, June 17, 2022, join your colleagues for a virtual day-long day of learning. This conference will bring together Nurse Practitioners from across Ontario together in a virtual format […]
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE | June 10, 2022 Indigenous Health Care Conference hosted by the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) Topics include:– De-colonizing Health: Reclaiming Sacred Practice– Mental Health and Addictions: […]
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Read MoreThe NP experience: Pushing Boundaries Towards Common Goals Register now for the largest and longest running NP specific educational conference in Canada.
Read MoreOn Friday, May 27, 2022 the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario will host its 7th Annual Conference on the Attending NP Role in Long-Term Care (LTC) & Palliative Care. This conference will be held in […]
Read MoreHow has your Nurse Practitioner made a difference in your life or that of your family or friend? Deadline: June 17, 2022 Nominations for this award are submitted by patients, […]
Read MoreLearn more about our advocacy initiatives. Visit our newly updated advocacy page.
Read MoreRepresents Removal of a Significant Barrier to Patient Care for Nurse Practitioners (Ontario, CA) The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) is pleased the Government of Ontario and Minister of […]
Download PDFWe at NPAO recognize the unique differences in our members, and the many cultures represented. The following is a “taste” of those cultures… hot, spicy, salty, crunchy, sour, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth, […]
Download PDFIt’s Time To leverage the unique promise of Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioners have been the fastest growing nursing category across Canada every year since 2015. More and more, the health […]
Read MoreThrough the many challenges of the past year the incredible work of Nurse Practitioners has been an inspiration. As every aspect of our lives changed again and again, NPs across […]
Download PDFPlease take some time to complete these interactive and informative modules, and the evaluation, at your earliest convenience: Topics The science and pharmacology of cannabis The history of cannabis and […]
Read MoreIt is with very heavy hearts that NPAO acknowledges the atrocities and cultural genocide that Canada’s Indigenous peoples endure at the hands of settlers. We are once again reminded of […]
Read MoreThe Government of Ontario’s Long-Term Care Commission (LTCC) released the report of its findings on Friday, April 30. The LTCC was commissioned to investigate how and why COVID-19 spread in […]
Download PDFThe current COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant strain on our health care system. Health care providers in every sector have stepped up and are working at full capacity to […]
Download PDFNPAO is pleased to release its new Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 (see links below). We feel it captures the priorities of Nurse Practitioners in Ontario as it was your voice […]
Read MoreNurse Practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in our healthcare system, with roles that include clinical care, collaboration, consultation, and leadership. As regulated health care professionals, the College of Nurses […]
Read MoreFlu season is approaching! NPAO has created these posters to help spread awareness and encouragement of the flu shot.
Read MoreDear Premier, Ontario has now surpassed the highest number of daily cases that were identified during wave 1 in the spring. With 700 cases reported yesterday, it is time to […]
Read MoreThe Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) congratulates the Ministry of Long Term Care and the Government of Ontario for taking the long overdue steps required to address the needs for Long Term Care (LTC) in this Province. This is a critical time for the future of long term care in this province....
Read MoreAs a regulated health profession rooted in science and evidence, Nurse Practitioners acknowledge and deeply appreciate the trust which members of the public place in us. We know our patients look […]
Read MoreSince the murder of George Floyd two weeks ago, we have all been witness to the unrest that has ensued. For generations, anti-Black racism has plagued our communities, unjustly criminalizing […]
Read MoreOPEN LETTER April 15, 2020 The Honourable Christine Elliott Deputy Premier and Minister of Health 5th Floor, 777 Bay St.Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Dear Minister Elliott, We are writing to […]
Read MoreWe recognize there is a current shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare providers. Given this, we know we have community transmission and frontline healthcare workers have tested positive. […]
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020 Ontario is facing an unprecedented need for effectively trained health professionals to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are hearing from all parts of the health system […]
Read MoreHon. Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen’s ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1premier@ontario.ca Hon. Christine ElliottDeputy Premier & Minister of HealthMinistry of Health5th Floor777 Bay St.Toronto, ON M7A 2J3christine.elliott@pc.ola.org Dear Premier Ford and […]
Read MoreFebruary 2020 Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) represent a significant opportunity to re-design Ontario’s health care system. OHTs enable health professionals across sectors to work collectively within their local community to […]
Read MoreFirst established in 2007, Ontario’s Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics [NPLCs] are innovative non- profit primary care teams where Nurse Practitioners [NP] are the Most Responsible Primary Care Provider [NP MRP]. […]
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