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
As Nurse Practitioners, we provide full-scope primary care—assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, ordering tests, and managing ongoing health needs. NPs are educated at the graduate level and work collaboratively across the healthcare system to deliver timely, patient-centred care.
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
As Nurse Practitioners, we provide full-scope primary care—assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, ordering tests, and managing ongoing health needs. NPs are educated at the graduate level and work collaboratively across the healthcare system to deliver timely, patient-centred care.
1 in 4 Albertans don’t have access to a regular primary care provider.
Nurse practitioners are expanding access to comprehensive primary care through independent NP-led clinics and team-based practices across Alberta. Learn more through link in bio.
Nurse practitioners are expanding access to comprehensive primary care through independent NP-led clinics and team-based practices across Alberta. Learn more through link in bio.
January 23, 2026 at 5:54 PM
1 in 4 Albertans don’t have access to a regular primary care provider.
Nurse practitioners are expanding access to comprehensive primary care through independent NP-led clinics and team-based practices across Alberta. Learn more through link in bio.
Nurse practitioners are expanding access to comprehensive primary care through independent NP-led clinics and team-based practices across Alberta. Learn more through link in bio.
A big shout out to Rural Health Professions Action Plan for highlighting Nurse Practitioner practice and for their ongoing support of NPs addressing access to care in rural communities.
January 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
A big shout out to Rural Health Professions Action Plan for highlighting Nurse Practitioner practice and for their ongoing support of NPs addressing access to care in rural communities.
Mental health is primary care. 💚 Nurse Practitioners treat the whole person — mind and body. Every visit is an opportunity to check in, listen, and support your mental well-being. Talk to your NP about how you’re really doing — it’s all part of caring for your health.
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Mental health is primary care. 💚 Nurse Practitioners treat the whole person — mind and body. Every visit is an opportunity to check in, listen, and support your mental well-being. Talk to your NP about how you’re really doing — it’s all part of caring for your health.
Hearing a patient share their excitement about their Nurse Practitioner journey is a powerful reminder of what patient-centred care looks like. When people feel heard, supported, and involved in their care, the difference is clear.
January 16, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Hearing a patient share their excitement about their Nurse Practitioner journey is a powerful reminder of what patient-centred care looks like. When people feel heard, supported, and involved in their care, the difference is clear.
Advocacy is at the heart of NP leadership. This video highlights how advancing NP practice means engaging with decision makers, championing fair funding, and ensuring NPs can fully contribute to Alberta’s healthcare system.
January 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Advocacy is at the heart of NP leadership. This video highlights how advancing NP practice means engaging with decision makers, championing fair funding, and ensuring NPs can fully contribute to Alberta’s healthcare system.
Final call for abstracts. The deadline to submit your presentation or poster for the NPAA & AUNP Conference 2026 is January 25, 2026 (midnight)https://bit.ly/48yHoRm
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Final call for abstracts. The deadline to submit your presentation or poster for the NPAA & AUNP Conference 2026 is January 25, 2026 (midnight)https://bit.ly/48yHoRm
Mental health is a vital part of overall health. Ashley Devenney at Radius Health reminds us that people shouldn’t feel nervous or hesitant to talk about their mental health—open conversations help reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek the support they deserve.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Mental health is a vital part of overall health. Ashley Devenney at Radius Health reminds us that people shouldn’t feel nervous or hesitant to talk about their mental health—open conversations help reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek the support they deserve.
We were pleased to attend the Calgary UCP Christmas Party in December, an excellent opportunity to connect with UCP members and hear Premier Danielle Smith speak about the party’s work over the past year and priorities moving forward, including ongoing developments impacting the NP profession.
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We were pleased to attend the Calgary UCP Christmas Party in December, an excellent opportunity to connect with UCP members and hear Premier Danielle Smith speak about the party’s work over the past year and priorities moving forward, including ongoing developments impacting the NP profession.
With the January 16, 2026 deadline approaching, there is now less than a month left to nominate a Nurse Practitioner for the NPAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Nomination guidelines and submission details are available through the link in our bio.
January 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
With the January 16, 2026 deadline approaching, there is now less than a month left to nominate a Nurse Practitioner for the NPAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Nomination guidelines and submission details are available through the link in our bio.
Patients notice the difference when care feels unhurried, collaborative, and centred on their whole health. Nurse Practitioners bring a distinct approach to primary care — and patients are responding.
Nurse Practitioner Care | Patient-Centred Care | Primary Care | Healthcare Experience
Nurse Practitioner Care | Patient-Centred Care | Primary Care | Healthcare Experience
January 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Patients notice the difference when care feels unhurried, collaborative, and centred on their whole health. Nurse Practitioners bring a distinct approach to primary care — and patients are responding.
Nurse Practitioner Care | Patient-Centred Care | Primary Care | Healthcare Experience
Nurse Practitioner Care | Patient-Centred Care | Primary Care | Healthcare Experience
Thank you for the work you do every day, for your trust in NPAA, and for continuing to move this profession forward. We look forward to carrying this momentum into the new year and continuing to strengthen NP practice, education, and access across the province ⭐
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thank you for the work you do every day, for your trust in NPAA, and for continuing to move this profession forward. We look forward to carrying this momentum into the new year and continuing to strengthen NP practice, education, and access across the province ⭐
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.