NEWS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brett Hartley brett@impactcanada.com January 15, 2025 416 903 7797 Nurse Practitioners Eager to Collaborate with Dr. Jane Philpott and Ontario’s Primary Care […]
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Brett Hartley brett@impactcanada.com (416) 903-7797 Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners Celebrate Inclusion in Provincial Health Plans: A Win for Patients and Providers […]
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024 Today, the Government of Ontario introduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024, which includes a three-year, $114-million suite of investments to enhance the quality of […]
Read MoreNovember 28, 2024 Today, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Deputy Premier, Sylvia Jones announced that starting July 1, 2025, Nurse Practitioners will be able to: Additionally, these scope of practice […]
Read MoreA 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 MoreTORONTO (October 09, 2024) – CEO Outlook Magazine has named the Chief Executive Officer of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO), Dr. Michelle Acorn, as one of the Top […]
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 MoreConsumption and Treatment Services as a Cornerstone to Ontario’s Approach to Harm Reduction The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) represents over 5000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario. NPs work […]
Read MoreThe Ontario government is working towards a goal of having a connected, fully integrated health care system centred around patients, families and caregivers. As part of this system, providers will […]
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 […]
Read More03.26.24 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 MoreTORONTO (March 18, 2024) – The Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) applauds the Ontario government’s expansion of nurse-led outreach teams, fully utilizing the expertise that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can […]
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 MoreTORONTO (March 4, 2024) – The Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) is pleased to hear that the federal government has introduced the Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the Working Lives […]
Read MoreNPAO Statement on Bill 124 02.14.24 The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes and supports the Ontario government’s move to repeal Bill 124 in the wake of the Appeal […]
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9th, 2024 NPAO Commends Health Care Agreement between Federal and Provincial Governments TORONTO (February 9, 2024) – The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) […]
Read More02.14.24 The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) represents almost 5,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across the province. NPAO is dedicated to the empowerment and integration of NPs across Ontario. NPs […]
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 More01.30.24 Summary of NPAO Recommendations:1) Integrate Nurse Practitioners Across the Health System and Sectorsthrough Adequate Compensation and Funding Models2) Support Nurse Practitioners in the Delivery of Quality Long-Term Care3) Support […]
Read More01.26.24 The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario acknowledges the Ontario government’s efforts under the Your Health Plan to improve access to surgeries and diagnostic procedures. While we appreciate the steps […]
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 MoreA collaboration between 10 different provincial associations commissioned Eckler Ltd. to undertake a Health Compensation Market Salary Review that was finalized in November 2023. The study aimed to conduct a […]
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 MoreThere has been a significant amount of discussion about Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario over the past few years; primarily around how NPs can help address patient access to health […]
Read MoreThe Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO) represents almost 5,000 Nurse Practitioners across the province. NPAO has long been championing the expansion and the development of accessible funding models for […]
Read MoreOur Annual Report highlights the many ways NPAO worked to achieve our strategic plan. View the report
Read MoreIn 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. […]
Read MoreOn 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 MoreTORONTO (November 14, 2022) – Nurse Practitioners are calling for change, and they’re bringing that message to Queen’s Park during Nurse Practitioner Week. The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) […]
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 MoreOntario is suffering an acute shortage of primary care providers that significantly limits access to health care for millions of Ontarians. Emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs) across Ontario […]
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: […]
Read MoreAre you prepared? Check out these helpful NPAO sessions in our resource section
Read MoreThe NP experience: Pushing Boundaries Towards Common Goals Register now for the largest and longest running NP specific educational conference in Canada.
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 […]
Read MorePosition Statement: The Government of Ontario should establish a province-wide funding mechanism for NPs to deliver MAID services. Current Issue There are several issues related to NPs providing MAID services […]
Read MoreStatement: Ministry of Health to initiate discussions for new funding models for NPs in Ontario. Nurse Practitioners are funded by the Ministry of Health through salary arrangements in either contracted […]
Read MoreThe pandemic has brutally exposed vulnerabilities in long-term care (LTC) homes but one solution is hiding in plain sight – Nurse Practitioners, or NPs. Background Most residents of today’s long-term […]
Read MoreStatement: NPAO calls on the Government of Ontario to exclude nurses from Bill 124. Bill 124 came into existence in November 2019. The COVID pandemic started in March 2020. Since […]
Read MoreStatement: MANDATE THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM TO ATTACH PATIENTS TO THEIR NP CARE PROVIDERS AND CAPTURE THE RELATED HEALTH CARE DATA FOR THE CARE PROVIDED BY […]
Read MoreStatement: NPAO calls on the Government of Ontario to provide a subsidy to NPAO, equitable to that received annually by RNAO, to help fund the required professional liability protection coverage […]
Read MoreWe 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, […]
Read MoreAmendments are being made to Regulation 257/00 under the Ambulance Act that provide a more flexible approach to the confirmation of vaccinations in the ambulance sector. These amendments would allow: […]
Read MoreIt’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 MoreNurse Practitioners present a unique promise to improve healthcare in Ontario (Ontario, CA) November 7 – 13 is Nurse Practitioner Week across Canada. It is very fitting that a special […]
Read MoreInvesting in Nurse Practitioners for long term care is a positive step forward (Ontario, CA) The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) is pleased the Government of Ontario is committing […]
Read MorePlease 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021 NPAO and NPLCA recommend that the province of Ontario standardize clinician compensationrates for clinical participation in OHT development.In the absence of such standardization, both organizations strongly support […]
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 MoreThe Heart and Stroke Best Practice has released some new information on the management in the use of ASA for prevention of a first vascular event. Check out the journal […]
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]. […]
Read MoreIt’s become a big challenge for communities across the province, and Belleville is no exception when it comes to attracting family physicians, so city council approved spending an additional $50,000 […]
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