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Welcome to NPAO 


NP Poster Campaign
On Monday May 11, NPAO and RNAO launched a public awareness campaign to answer the question What can a nurse practitioner do for you? (media release) The message informs people about the valuable role NPs play in Ontario's health care system. The posters can be found in malls and bus shelters in communities throughout Ontario during the month of May. To view and download the posters click here: NP-general-poster, NP-clinic-poster

A Day in the Life

To provide the public with a more in-depth look at the role of NPs in Ontario's health care system, NPAO is releasing a series of stories that bring a day in the life perspective to the role of nurse practitioners. Click here to learn more

Want to Learn More About NPs?
To view an 11 minute video that describes the NP role from the patient, nursing leadership and NP perspective click here.

Want to Learn More About NP-Led Clinics?
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions click here
Email your MPP to get an NP-Led Clinic click here
Find out more about Canada's first NP Led Clinic in Sudbury click here
To learn more about government's plans click here


Important Health Notice Re: H1N1 Influenza

NPAO News

Bill 179 An Act to amend various Acts related to regulated health professions and certain other Acts  - Bill 179 passed 2nd reading on May 25.  The legislation that will update the way nurse practitioners and other health professionals practice in Ontario. While there are steps forward in the proposed changes, prescribing authority and ability to admit, treat and discharge patients in hospitals are not sufficiently addressed. Click here to view the media release.  To view the proposed legislation, click here.

NP Exam Prep Program Fall 2009
NPAO is pleased to once again offer an exam prep program for APNs and NP students who plan on writing the adult nurse practitioner examinations. The program will be offered via live videoteleconference September 30-October 2, 2009. Registration is now open at www.fhea.com. You do not have to be an NPAO member to attend. NPs who are interested in the course as a CHE opportunity are encouraged to attend. For more information click here or to request additional locations for the program contact info@npao.org

Conference 2009
The 2009 NPAO Conference is planned for Ottawa, Ontario from November 6-8 at the Westin Ottawa. The conference program  will be available in late June/early July. Click here to view the Advance Flyer


Exhibitors  and Sponsors  Please review the attached prospectus for exciting  for information on this year's conference.  Download Prospectus

Not Currently a Member - If you are not currently a member, but want to learn more or want to join, please go to the membership page or contact info@npao.org for more information.

Accessing the Members' Only Site - The "members' only" menu appears only after logging in on the right.  If you are a current member of NPAO, you must register on-line in order to receive a unique username and password. Register Here.

 

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