Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week 2026

Each year, Nurse Practitioner Week provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important contributions Nurse Practitioners make to patients, families, communities, and the healthcare system.

Nurse Practitioners have been an integral part of healthcare for decades. As one of the most extensively studied healthcare professions, a substantial body of research demonstrates the value of NP practice, including positive patient experiences, improved access to care and strong clinical outcomes. The integration of NPs into multidisciplinary teams has further strengthened the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

At Island Health, NPs contribute across a growing range of clinical environments, including primary care, acute care, urgent and primary care centres, and specialized services. In these settings, NPs provide autonomous, comprehensive clinical care while collaborating closely with other members of the healthcare team. This combination of advanced clinical expertise, autonomous practice and interdisciplinary collaboration is an important part of the value NPs bring to our health system. Supporting the effective integration of NPs across Island Health helps improve access, continuity and quality of care for the people and communities we serve.

As we celebrate Nurse Practitioner Week 2026, we recognize both the individual contributions of our Nurse Practitioners and the important role NP practice plays in strengthening our healthcare system.

To all Nurse Practitioners across Island Health: thank you for your leadership, expertise, collaboration and commitment to the patients, families and communities we serve.