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Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has devastated Western NC and there are communities in need. The NCBON has received questions about nurses assisting in Western North Carolina. The NCBON is working with other agencies to address the potential needs of patients and access to care by nurses.
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We’re excited to bring you the latest issue of The Bulletin! We provide content that is beneficial and of interest to the public, nurses, and members of the healthcare team.
In this issue you’ll find:
2024 Board Member Election Slate of Candidates
Regulatory Report: A Snapshot in Time
Article: Veteran Affairs Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority Successfully Sustained: How it Started and How it’s Going!
Article: The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse: A complement to the multi-disciplinary team
Q & A Corners
...and much more!
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We value Equality, Integrity, and Agility
Our mission is to Protect the Public by Regulating the Practice of Nursing. Our vision is Exemplary Nursing Care for All.
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Nurse Gateway is now Nurse Portal!
Looking for the Nurse Gateway?
The Nurse Gateway is now called the Nurse Portal, being your one-stop shop for your nurse license!
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Operation Nightingale
Read NCBON's official statement regarding the FBI's Operation Nightingale.
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Just Culture
The NCBON has been a leader in applying Just Culture in nursing regulation. Find out more about Just Culture and the tools created to evaluate events.
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NC Nursecast
NC Nursecast is the result of a nursing workforce research collaboration between the NCBON and the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research.
NC Nursecast was developed by the Sheps Center with funding from the NCBON and expertise from Strategic Modelling Analysis and Planning (SMAP Ltd).
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Upcoming Events

Stay up to date on NCBON events including Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Conferences, Holidays, and more. Just check the list below.

Oct 30 | 9:00 am

Hearing Committee

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Oct 31 | 9:00 am

Hearing Committee

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Nov 7 | 9:00 am

Cancelled | Education & Practice Committee Meeting

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Nov 11 | 8:00 am

Veterans Day | Office Closed

In observance of Veterans Day, our office will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2024.

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Nov 19 | 9:00 am

Joint Subcommittee/Midwifery Joint Committee

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Licensure Statistics

161,993

Registered Nurse

22,875

Licensed Practical Nurse

10,396

Nurse Aide II

14,753

Nurse Practitioner

3,923

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

206

Certified Nurse Midwife - Independent Practice

281

Certified Nurse Midwife - Collaborating Provider

288

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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