Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week at UPEI

From November 8 to November 14, Canada celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week—a time dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions, advanced clinical expertise, and compassionate, patient-centred care provided by Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across primary care, hospitals, and specialized community settings.

Here on Prince Edward Island, over 80 Nurse Practitioners deliver essential care to Islanders every day, strengthening our healthcare system and improving access to health services across the province.

The University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Faculty of Nursing takes immense pride in its role in shaping the future of nursing on PEI. Many of the province's practicing NPs are proud graduates of the UPEI Master of Nursing (MN) program's Nurse Practitioner stream. With admissions open every two years to a cohort of approximately 12 dedicated students, our rigorous program prepares advanced practice nurses to successfully challenge the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam and enter the workforce as fully licensed Nurse Practitioners.

To our UPEI alumni, current students, and every Nurse Practitioner delivering care across Prince Edward Island and beyond: thank you. Your leadership, clinical skill, and unwavering commitment to patient well-being make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families every day.

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!