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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.
Waivers updated December 4th, 2024.
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The Bulletin | Fall 2024 Issue is here!
In this issue you’ll find:
2024 Board Member Election Results and 2025 Leadership
Article | Sleep Deprivation: Am I at Risk for Patient Harm?
Interview | Reflections on the History of Nursing: The Story of Marie Lee Marshall Thomasson
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.

Dec 24 - Dec 26

Christmas Holiday | Office Closed

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Jan 1 | 12:00 am

New Year Holiday | Office Closed

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Jan 16 | 9:00 am

Board Business Meeting

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Jan 29 | 9:00 am

Hearing Committee

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Feb 26 | 9:00 am

Administrative Hearing

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Licensure Statistics

161,797

Registered Nurse

22,938

Licensed Practical Nurse

10,000

Nurse Aide II

15,146

Nurse Practitioner

4,027

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

232

Certified Nurse Midwife - Independent Practice

274

Certified Nurse Midwife - Collaborating Provider

278

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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