Association of Professional Nurses of Saskatchewan

05/25/2026

At APNS we believe in a culture of appreciation. Nominate a deserving nurse at www.apnsask.ca/awards

05/24/2026

APNS cordially invites you to the Saskatchewan Nurse Retention Forum: From Insights to Action. This first-of-its-kind event is focused on practical conversations about nurse retention, workplace well-being, leadership, and the future of healthcare in Saskatchewan.

On June 11, 2026, nurses, healthcare leaders, educators, researchers, and system partners will gather in Regina for a day of learning, discussion, collaboration, and co-design focused on real-world retention challenges and solutions.

This Forum is designed to move beyond awareness and toward action through:
• Shared learning and cross-sector collaboration
• Action-oriented discussions
• An interactive co-design lab
• Relationship building and ongoing partnerships
• Practical retention strategies that can be adopted immediately

Seats are limited. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to register

This Forum is being jointly hosted in partnership with Raesoleil Inc. and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

05/21/2026

At APNS, we recognize and honour Treaties Recognition Week (May 17–23) and the importance of the treaties that continue to shape Saskatchewan today.

Treaties are more than historical agreements. They are living commitments that define relationships, responsibilities, and our shared future. As healthcare professionals, understanding the history and significance of treaties helps strengthen our ability to provide respectful, culturally safe, and inclusive care for all Saskatchewan residents.

This year also marks 150 years since the signing of Treaty 6, an important milestone that gives us an opportunity to reflect, learn, and deepen our understanding of the commitments that continue to guide relationships across our province.

As an organization built on the belief that we are Stronger Together, APNS recognizes that meaningful progress comes through listening, learning, collaboration, and respect for one another’s histories and experiences.

We encourage our members and all Saskatchewan residents to take time this week to learn more about the treaties that impact us all.

05/20/2026

In partnership with the DAISY Foundation, APNS has launched the inaugural APNS DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Advocacy.

The award honours a nurse from any of the four designations who embodies the commitment of championing initiatives that enhance nursing practice, elevate the role of nurses in health system decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of the profession through impactful advocacy leadership.

Nominations open May 15, 2026 and close on June 30, 2026.

Go to www.apnsask.ca/awards to nominate a deserving nurse.

05/18/2026

📣 ICYMI📣

In partnership with the DAISY Foundation, APNS has launched the inaugural APNS DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Advocacy.

The award honours a nurse from any of the four designations who embodies the commitment of championing initiatives that enhance nursing practice, elevate the role of nurses in health system decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of the profession through impactful advocacy leadership.

Nominations open May 15, 2026 and close on June 30, 2026.

Go to www.apnsask.ca/awards to nominate a deserving nurse!

05/16/2026

As the 2026 Nurses Week comes to a close, we want to celebrate a few wins!

Yesterday, we saw one of our longest advocacy campaigns come to fuition in a News Release from the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of health: https://www.apnsask.ca/post/news-release-saskatchewan-eliminating-practice-barriers-for-nurses

We also launched our inaugual APNS DAISY Nurse Leader in Advocacy Award: www.apnsask.ca/awards

And today, we get to celebrate 4 incredible winners of our Nurses Week draw! Congratulations to all of you.

We are giddy with excitement....

05/15/2026

Today’s announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority about removing barriers to nursing scope of practice is proof of what can happen when nurses speak with a unified voice.

See link here https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/15/removing-barriers-for-nurses-to-improve-patient-care

For years, nurses across Saskatchewan have been advocating to work to their full education, training, competence, and legislated scope of practice. Since the formation of APNS, we have consistently brought these conversations forward with government, the SHA, regulators, educators, and healthcare leaders because we know that breaking down unnecessary barriers improves patient care, strengthens teams, and supports a more sustainable healthcare system.

Too often, healthcare has been slowed by titles, turf wars, silos, and bureaucracy instead of focusing on what matters most. Which is safe, effective patient care. APNS was created to help break down those barriers by bringing all nursing designations together under one professional voice focused on collaboration, advocacy, and solutions.

This announcement recognizing the importance of enabling LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs, and all nurses to contribute fully is an important step forward for Saskatchewan healthcare. It shows that collaboration, advocacy, and persistence create real change.

Stronger together is more than a motto. It is the belief that every nursing designation has value, every voice matters, and unified advocacy leads to better outcomes for patients, providers, and communities across Saskatchewan.

We are proud to see years of conversations, collaboration, and advocacy resulting in meaningful action. The work is not finished, but today shows what is possible when nurses stand together with one voice.

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

05/15/2026

📣📣CELEBRATING🎉 NURSES🎉 IN 🎉SASKATCHEWAN📣📣

In partnership with the DAISY Foundation, APNS has launched the inaugural APNS DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Advocacy.

The award honours a nurse from any of the four designations who embodies the commitment of championing initiatives that enhance nursing practice, elevate the role of nurses in health system decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of the profession through impactful advocacy leadership.

Nominations open May 15, 2026 and close on June 30, 2026.

Go to www.apnsask.ca/awards to nominate a deserving nurse.

05/14/2026

💙 Nurses Week Final Draw Day 💙

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we want to end by celebrating something nurses do every single day; creating positive change.

Sometimes it’s something big. Sometimes it’s something small. But every improvement, every act of advocacy, every moment of compassion, leadership, teamwork, or speaking up matters.

Nurses change healthcare every day for patients, families, coworkers, and communities across Saskatchewan.

At APNS, that belief is at the heart of everything we do. Change happens when nurses come together, share ideas, support one another, and advocate for a stronger healthcare system for everyone.

💬 Final Nurses Week Question: Tell us about a time YOU changed something in a positive way.

Maybe you improved a process.Supported a patient when they needed it most. Mentored a coworker. Spoke up for safety. Helped build a stronger team. Or simply made someone’s day better.

Big or small, it all makes a difference. 💙

👇 Share your story in the comments for your final chance to be entered into our Nurses Week gift card draw!

Thank you to every nurse across Saskatchewan for everything you do.

Stronger Together. 💙

05/13/2026

💙 Nurses Week Day 3 💙What does APNS membership mean to YOU?

At the Association of Professional Nurses of Saskatchewan, membership is more than a name on a list. It’s a commitment to advocacy, collaboration, professional voice, and shaping the future of healthcare in Saskatchewan.

It means standing together as nurses across all disciplines to support safe staffing, full scope of practice, workplace safety, retention, respect, and better healthcare for Saskatchewan residents.

Every member strengthens that voice.

💬 Today’s Nurses Week Question:What does APNS membership mean to you personally?

Why did you join?What changes would you like to see in healthcare?What makes professional advocacy important to you?

👇 Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

🎁 Like 👍, share 🔄, and comment 💬 to be entered into our Nurses Week gift card prize draws!

Because advocacy only works when nurses stand together.

Stronger Together. 💙