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NPAO is the Professional Association representing the interests of all Nurse Practitioner specialties in Ontario

The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) was founded in 1973. In 1985 NPAO became an expert group of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. In 1998 it changed its mandate to include NPs in all levels of health care: primary, secondary and tertiary care. NPAO is served by a voluntary Board elected by the membership. NPAO sponsors an annual conference, maintains the web site, p

ublishes a regular e-newsletter, facilitates local continuing education programs and offers five awards/bursaries to members.

08/05/2026

NPAO’s advocacy is strongest when it reflects the real experiences of Nurse Practitioners across Ontario. Every member adds strength to the collective voice NPAO brings to government, media, partners, and health system conversations. Membership helps ensure that the realities of NP practice are heard, understood, and acted on.

Joining NPAO is not just about accessing benefits. It is about standing with the professional association advancing NP practice in Ontario.

08/04/2026

Join us on September 16 at 12 PM for Transforming Everyday Contraception Conversations Webinar!
https://loom.ly/Web5UCc

Join us for an engaging learning program focused on shared decision-making for effective contraceptive counselling. This program was developed to provide healthcare professionals with the tools and confidence to conduct effective counselling that improves patient engagement, strengthening adherence, and reducing the risk of unplanned pregnancies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of and what defines the essential components of good counselling in contraception
• Discuss contraceptive methods with key counselling points
• Review cases studies and apply shared decision-making strategies and tools to improve counselling conversations

08/03/2026

Nurse Practitioners are not “extra” providers in the healthcare system. They are essential providers delivering comprehensive care across Ontario.

NPs assess, diagnose, prescribe, manage complex and chronic conditions, support prevention, and provide care across the lifespan. In many communities, NPs are helping patients access care sooner, stay connected to care, and navigate the health system more effectively. Ontario cannot improve access to care without recognizing the full role and impact of Nurse Practitioners.

08/01/2026

When NP voices are connected, Ontario’s healthcare system is stronger.

This month, NPAO highlighted the impact of Nurse Practitioners across Ontario, the importance of full NP integration, the value of membership, the role of Communities of Practice, opportunities for learning, and the partnerships that help move practice forward.Whether you are an NP, patient, policymaker, media member, sponsor, or system partner, NPAO’s message is clear: Nurse Practitioners are essential to improving access to care in Ontario.

Join, renew, share your story, or partner with NPAO.

07/31/2026

Meet a Nurse Practitioner: NPAO would like to recognize & acknowledge NP Jenny Lane!

Jenny brings over 30 years of healthcare experience, beginning her career as a Health Care Aide and advancing through nursing practice, graduate education, and executive leadership. Her career journey has provided her with a broad perspective on care delivery, from frontline practice to system-level leadership, grounded in continuous learning, professional growth, and service.

A graduate of Queen’s University, with postgraduate studies at Dalhousie University in healthcare law and risk management, Jenny has developed expertise in safe, ethical, and high-quality care. She has served as a clinical educator and mentor, contributed to provincial healthcare initiatives, and held governance roles with provincial and local health boards. Jenny currently serves on the College of Nurses of Ontario Council, as well as the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees, contributing to nursing governance, professional accountability, and public protection.

Jenny considers her career in healthcare a privilege and is she is passionate about advancing care through collaboration, innovation, and mentorship. She is committed to developing future healthcare leaders, strengthening the nursing profession, and helping build a more compassionate, accessible, and sustainable healthcare system.

Linkedin Profile:
https://loom.ly/GDjLIAs

07/30/2026

Summer is a good time to reconnect with your practice goals.

Whether you are looking to strengthen clinical knowledge, connect with colleagues, explore member resources, or get more involved in advocacy, NPAO offers ways to stay supported throughout the year.

Start with three steps:
1) register for upcoming education
2) join a Community of Practice,
3) explore your member resources through The NP Hub

07/29/2026

In communities with limited access to care, NP leadership matters.

Nurse Practitioners are helping support patients in rural, northern, and underserved communities by providing comprehensive care, managing complex health needs, supporting prevention, and connecting patients to the services they need.

These stories show why NPAO continues to advocate for the funding, integration, and policy changes required to let NPs practise to full scope across Ontario.

07/28/2026

Your NPAO membership is always working for you.

Membership supports advocacy, education, Communities of Practice, professional resources, member benefits, and the collective voice NPAO brings to government, media, partners, and system tables.

Every member strengthens the association’s ability to represent NP practice realities and advocate for the changes needed to support NPs and improve access to care across Ontario.

Log in to The NP Hub, explore your benefits, or renew your membership.
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07/27/2026

NP integration is not just about adding providers. It is about designing care differently.

To fully realize the potential of Nurse Practitioners, Ontario needs funding models, policy structures, team-based planning, and compensation approaches that support NPs to practise to full scope.

NPAO continues to advocate for a system where NPs are not treated as an afterthought, but as essential providers and leaders in improving access to care.

Follow NPAO for advocacy updates and member action opportunities.

07/24/2026

Meet a Nurse Practitioner: NPAO would like to recognize & acknowledge NP Marijana Zubrinic!

Marijana graduated from both the Master's and NP programs at McMaster University and completed her Executive MBA at Smith School of Business, Queen's University. In addition to her clinical practice at UHN, she serves as the Chief Nursing Executive & COO of Halo Telemonitoring, where she leads the company's growth and combines frontline clinical expertise with business leadership.

Linkedin Profile:
https://loom.ly/juE6Tes

Website link:
www.halotelemonitoring.com

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