Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta
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Advocating and advancing NP practice to build a healthier Alberta. Become a member today. www.albertanps.com
We are accepting presentation and poster abstracts for the Innovating Care, Inspiring Change Conference. Learn more and submit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_m3r78CivdQdzY4xQJZYdnF4tbrNKFnCVOr5QQgXt1GZXrg/viewform
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We are accepting presentation and poster abstracts for the Innovating Care, Inspiring Change Conference. Learn more and submit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_m3r78CivdQdzY4xQJZYdnF4tbrNKFnCVOr5QQgXt1GZXrg/viewform
Collaborative care strengthens our health system and expands access for Albertans. Nurse Practitioners work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and community partners to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
December 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Collaborative care strengthens our health system and expands access for Albertans. Nurse Practitioners work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and community partners to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
Join the Orthopedics Series for clear, practical education on the latest in upper extremity care, from hand and wrist to elbow and shoulder management.
Learn more and register - https://bit.ly/4pf6mLy
Learn more and register - https://bit.ly/4pf6mLy
December 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Join the Orthopedics Series for clear, practical education on the latest in upper extremity care, from hand and wrist to elbow and shoulder management.
Learn more and register - https://bit.ly/4pf6mLy
Learn more and register - https://bit.ly/4pf6mLy
Collaborative care strengthens our health system and expands access for Albertans. Nurse Practitioners work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and community partners to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
December 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Collaborative care strengthens our health system and expands access for Albertans. Nurse Practitioners work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and community partners to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
NPAA joined Shoppers Drug Mart: Reflections on Primary Health Care to discuss innovative care models supporting the future of primary care in Alberta. It was encouraging to see Nurse Practitioners recognized as part of the solution.
December 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NPAA joined Shoppers Drug Mart: Reflections on Primary Health Care to discuss innovative care models supporting the future of primary care in Alberta. It was encouraging to see Nurse Practitioners recognized as part of the solution.
The NPAA office will be closed December 24 to 26 and January 1. We encourage members and partners to plan for any urgent needs during this period. Regular operations will resume on the following business day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday season 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The NPAA office will be closed December 24 to 26 and January 1. We encourage members and partners to plan for any urgent needs during this period. Regular operations will resume on the following business day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday season 🎄
Nurse Practitioners are Canada’s fastest-growing health profession — expanding by 10% each year. By investing in NP education and up-skilling nurses, we can grow the workforce Alberta needs for better access to care.
December 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nurse Practitioners are Canada’s fastest-growing health profession — expanding by 10% each year. By investing in NP education and up-skilling nurses, we can grow the workforce Alberta needs for better access to care.
Last week, our VP, Lucie Lapierre, attended the NDP Leader’s Gala—an opportunity to share the Nurse Practitioner perspective and connect with provincial leaders, including Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi.
December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Last week, our VP, Lucie Lapierre, attended the NDP Leader’s Gala—an opportunity to share the Nurse Practitioner perspective and connect with provincial leaders, including Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi.
Becoming an NPAA member connects you to advocacy, practice support, and a strong NP community across Alberta. Members gain access to mentorship funding, clinic startup resources, education opportunities, and exclusive insurance and health benefits. 💙
December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Becoming an NPAA member connects you to advocacy, practice support, and a strong NP community across Alberta. Members gain access to mentorship funding, clinic startup resources, education opportunities, and exclusive insurance and health benefits. 💙
When we care for patients as a team, something meaningful happens. Nurse Practitioner Paola Yip from Radius Community Health and Healing shares how working in an interdisciplinary environment allows us to truly see people, support them more fully, and lean on each other as providers.
December 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
When we care for patients as a team, something meaningful happens. Nurse Practitioner Paola Yip from Radius Community Health and Healing shares how working in an interdisciplinary environment allows us to truly see people, support them more fully, and lean on each other as providers.
Preventive care starts long before there is a problem. Nurse Practitioners focus on early detection, regular check-ins, and supporting healthier day-to-day choices. From screenings to lifestyle guidance, NPs help Albertans stay well, not just get well.
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Preventive care starts long before there is a problem. Nurse Practitioners focus on early detection, regular check-ins, and supporting healthier day-to-day choices. From screenings to lifestyle guidance, NPs help Albertans stay well, not just get well.
We are accepting presentation and poster abstracts for the first Joint NPAA and AUNP Conference. If you have research, innovative models of care, or best practices that support and advance NP practice, we encourage you to submit: https://tinyurl.com/24cvasd7
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We are accepting presentation and poster abstracts for the first Joint NPAA and AUNP Conference. If you have research, innovative models of care, or best practices that support and advance NP practice, we encourage you to submit: https://tinyurl.com/24cvasd7
Our final Diabetes Awareness Month webinar looks at how diabetes affects vision and eye health. Dr. Sophia Leung, OD, will review diabetic retinopathy and key optometry insights for Nurse Practitioners.
Dec 9, 2025 | 12 PM MST | Online
Register online.
Dec 9, 2025 | 12 PM MST | Online
Register online.
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our final Diabetes Awareness Month webinar looks at how diabetes affects vision and eye health. Dr. Sophia Leung, OD, will review diabetic retinopathy and key optometry insights for Nurse Practitioners.
Dec 9, 2025 | 12 PM MST | Online
Register online.
Dec 9, 2025 | 12 PM MST | Online
Register online.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing the impact of Nurse Practitioners across Alberta during NP Week. NPs continue to strengthen our healthcare system every day.
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing the impact of Nurse Practitioners across Alberta during NP Week. NPs continue to strengthen our healthcare system every day.
Membership PLUS gives Nurse Practitioners access to affordable group health benefits whether you’re a sole NP, covering your family, or running a clinic with staff.
•Flexible plans (single or family)
•Options for individuals or clinics
•Designed exclusively for NPs
•Flexible plans (single or family)
•Options for individuals or clinics
•Designed exclusively for NPs
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Membership PLUS gives Nurse Practitioners access to affordable group health benefits whether you’re a sole NP, covering your family, or running a clinic with staff.
•Flexible plans (single or family)
•Options for individuals or clinics
•Designed exclusively for NPs
•Flexible plans (single or family)
•Options for individuals or clinics
•Designed exclusively for NPs
We’re pleased to share that the Wembley Medical Clinic has reopened after months of closure, thanks to the leadership and expertise of two Nurse Practitioners stepping in to fill a critical gap in care in the community.
Wembley Medical Clinic | Nurse Practitioners | Primary Care | Alberta
Wembley Medical Clinic | Nurse Practitioners | Primary Care | Alberta
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We’re pleased to share that the Wembley Medical Clinic has reopened after months of closure, thanks to the leadership and expertise of two Nurse Practitioners stepping in to fill a critical gap in care in the community.
Wembley Medical Clinic | Nurse Practitioners | Primary Care | Alberta
Wembley Medical Clinic | Nurse Practitioners | Primary Care | Alberta
The NPAA “Find an NP” directory helps Albertans connect with NPs in their communities. If you're an NP in Alberta, you can add your clinic to this public directory - part of Membership PLUS and open to both members and non-members.
🔗 Submit info here : albertanps.com/find-an-np-submission
🔗 Submit info here : albertanps.com/find-an-np-submission
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The NPAA “Find an NP” directory helps Albertans connect with NPs in their communities. If you're an NP in Alberta, you can add your clinic to this public directory - part of Membership PLUS and open to both members and non-members.
🔗 Submit info here : albertanps.com/find-an-np-submission
🔗 Submit info here : albertanps.com/find-an-np-submission
Nominations are open for the NPAA Lifetime Achievement Award!
Recognize a Nurse Practitioner whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on Alberta’s health.
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
👉 albertanps.com/npaa-lifetime-achievement-award
Recognize a Nurse Practitioner whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on Alberta’s health.
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
👉 albertanps.com/npaa-lifetime-achievement-award
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Nominations are open for the NPAA Lifetime Achievement Award!
Recognize a Nurse Practitioner whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on Alberta’s health.
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
👉 albertanps.com/npaa-lifetime-achievement-award
Recognize a Nurse Practitioner whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on Alberta’s health.
Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
👉 albertanps.com/npaa-lifetime-achievement-award
Save the Date and Submit your Presentation! NPAA & AUNP Conference 2026 with the theme Innovating Care, Inspiring Change is heading to Canmore, Alberta May 29–30, 2026. Link in bio https://site.pheedloop.com/event/NPAAAUNPConference2026/home
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Save the Date and Submit your Presentation! NPAA & AUNP Conference 2026 with the theme Innovating Care, Inspiring Change is heading to Canmore, Alberta May 29–30, 2026. Link in bio https://site.pheedloop.com/event/NPAAAUNPConference2026/home
NPAA has completed and submitted the 18-month review of the NP Primary Care Program (NPPCP) to Alberta Health and Minister Adriana LeGrange.
President Jennifer Mador met with the Minister to present findings and continue advocacy for improvements that support NPs and the communities they serve.
President Jennifer Mador met with the Minister to present findings and continue advocacy for improvements that support NPs and the communities they serve.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NPAA has completed and submitted the 18-month review of the NP Primary Care Program (NPPCP) to Alberta Health and Minister Adriana LeGrange.
President Jennifer Mador met with the Minister to present findings and continue advocacy for improvements that support NPs and the communities they serve.
President Jennifer Mador met with the Minister to present findings and continue advocacy for improvements that support NPs and the communities they serve.
Join us on November 18, 2025 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for an important virtual session with WCB Alberta, NPAA, Provincial NP Services, and CRNA representatives.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DBUtTE4AS5WI6lvvZOZ3xQ#/registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DBUtTE4AS5WI6lvvZOZ3xQ#/registration
November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Join us on November 18, 2025 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for an important virtual session with WCB Alberta, NPAA, Provincial NP Services, and CRNA representatives.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DBUtTE4AS5WI6lvvZOZ3xQ#/registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DBUtTE4AS5WI6lvvZOZ3xQ#/registration
Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in ensuring accessible, high-quality healthcare across Alberta. From primary care to mental health and rural access, NPs are improving lives every day.
Alberta’s NP community continues to grow—leading innovation and strengthening patient-centred care.
Alberta’s NP community continues to grow—leading innovation and strengthening patient-centred care.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in ensuring accessible, high-quality healthcare across Alberta. From primary care to mental health and rural access, NPs are improving lives every day.
Alberta’s NP community continues to grow—leading innovation and strengthening patient-centred care.
Alberta’s NP community continues to grow—leading innovation and strengthening patient-centred care.
Meet Yvonne Appah, NPAA Director of Continuing Care and Seniors.
With 12+ years in Continuing Care and a passion for advocacy and education, Yvonne is dedicated to advancing NP leadership and improving care for Alberta’s aging population.
With 12+ years in Continuing Care and a passion for advocacy and education, Yvonne is dedicated to advancing NP leadership and improving care for Alberta’s aging population.
November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Meet Yvonne Appah, NPAA Director of Continuing Care and Seniors.
With 12+ years in Continuing Care and a passion for advocacy and education, Yvonne is dedicated to advancing NP leadership and improving care for Alberta’s aging population.
With 12+ years in Continuing Care and a passion for advocacy and education, Yvonne is dedicated to advancing NP leadership and improving care for Alberta’s aging population.
NPAA is proud to celebrate our President, Jennifer Mador, named one of Edify Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40! Her leadership has brought Nurse Practitioners to the forefront of Alberta’s healthcare system — securing historic funding and empowering NPs to open independent clinics across the province.
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NPAA is proud to celebrate our President, Jennifer Mador, named one of Edify Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40! Her leadership has brought Nurse Practitioners to the forefront of Alberta’s healthcare system — securing historic funding and empowering NPs to open independent clinics across the province.
🎓💚 Are you a student providing care for a loved one?
Researchers at the University of Alberta want to hear from you!
Share your experience to help improve support for student caregivers.
🕐 10-minute anonymous survey: https://redcap.link/studentcaregivers1
Your voice matters!
Researchers at the University of Alberta want to hear from you!
Share your experience to help improve support for student caregivers.
🕐 10-minute anonymous survey: https://redcap.link/studentcaregivers1
Your voice matters!
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎓💚 Are you a student providing care for a loved one?
Researchers at the University of Alberta want to hear from you!
Share your experience to help improve support for student caregivers.
🕐 10-minute anonymous survey: https://redcap.link/studentcaregivers1
Your voice matters!
Researchers at the University of Alberta want to hear from you!
Share your experience to help improve support for student caregivers.
🕐 10-minute anonymous survey: https://redcap.link/studentcaregivers1
Your voice matters!