Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

As PEI politicians return to the Legislative Assembly, PEINU President Kim Sears continues to meet with government officials to address the issues that matter most to Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.
Today, Kim met with Minister of Health Mark McLane and Deputy Minister Lisa Thibeau, to reinforce the urgent need for meaningful nurse retention strategies. PEINU outlined clear, practical solutions to address why experienced nurses are leaving Health PEI and emphasized how critical it is to keep these skilled professionals in our system.
She also highlighted the vital role Nurse Practitioners play in ensuring Islanders have access to health services. NPs are a valuable, underutilized resource that must be supported and fully integrated into our health-care system.
The message remains clear: retaining experienced nurses and strengthening the Nurse Practitioner workforce are essential to ensuring Islanders have access to safe, stable, and sustainable health care.

11/15/2025

Stay healthy this cold and flu season! You can protect yourself and others by getting your influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, wearing a mask when you’re feeling sick and washing your hands. Join CFNU President Linda Silas and share a selfie when you get vaccinated!

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Restez en santé pendant la saison des rhumes et de la grippe! Vous pouvez vous protéger – ainsi que les autres – en recevant vos vaccins contre l’influenza et la COVID-19, en portant un masque lorsque vous ne vous sentez pas bien et en vous lavant les mains. Joignez-vous à Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII, et partagez un selfie lorsque vous recevrez votre vaccin!

11/15/2025

Some interesting facts around what role Nurse Practitioners play in the PEI Health Care System. A valuable part indeed!

11/14/2025

The PEI Nurses Union are presenting information about the advantages of having Nurse Practitioners in our medical system and the value they add as independen...

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

🌟 Nurse Practitioners: Key to Better Healthcare! 🌟

The PEI Nurses Union is sharing the many benefits of Nurse Practitioners in our healthcare system. NPs provide high-quality, comprehensive care, addressing both physical and mental health needs for patients of all ages. Their role as independent practitioners is crucial in improving health outcomes across PEI.

Let’s support and recognize their impact! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The PEI Nurses Union are presenting information about the advantages of having Nurse Practitioners in our medical system and the value they add as independen...

11/14/2025

Meet Marla Townshend, NP! Marla is a primary care NP who works in a rural setting on Prince Edward Island. She is very committed to her position and strives to foster a trusted and therapeutic relationship with all of her patients.

11/13/2025

Meet Nurse Practitioner Rachel Currie! Rachel works in oncology and loves that it allows her to do the right thing for the right person at the right time.

11/12/2025

Peri operative nurses offer essential, comprehensive care to patients throughout the surgical process, including pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases.

11/12/2025

Meet Josh Vriends – a Nurse Practitioner who became a NP so he could expand his knowledge and scope of practice to better support the growing needs of our health system.

11/12/2025

Celebrating Nurse Practitioners Week!
Nurse Practitioners have been providing expert, compassionate healthcare to Islanders for more than 20 years. This week, we recognize the vital role they play in our medical system — offering accessible, high-quality care as independent practitioners.

The PEI Nurses’ Union is proud to share information about the many advantages of having Nurse Practitioners in our healthcare system and the incredible value they bring to patients and communities across Prince Edward Island.

https://youtu.be/w0kUCFFaiEU?si=2rzFIC3b4iSAB-l4

Nurse Practitioners have been providing expert Healthcare on Prince Edward Island for over 20 years. The PEI Nurses Union are presenting information about th...