North Carolina Board of Nursing

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The Education staff provides resources to nursing education programs and the general public on education regulatory issues.

The North Carolina Board of Nursing establishes the standards for nursing education programs preparing for nursing licensure. These standards are designed to ensure that graduates have the necessary education to safely and competently practice nursing.

Nursing Education Programs in North Carolina		Continuing Education
(Approved Entry-Level Nursing Programs)		Refresher Course Continuing Competence Requirements CNE Approval
Baccalaureate Degree Diploma in Registered Nursing Associate Degree Diploma in Practical Nursing
RN to BSN MSN PhD Education Consultant Assignments		Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
		Teaching Modules for NAII Tasks NA I + 4 Approval Form Med Aide Instructor Course Nurse Aide I Registry Medication Aides


Students/Public		Resources for Program Directors
Nursing Education FAQs College Foundation of NC Scholarship Information Complaint Against Nursing Education Program NCLEX® (Licensing Examination) Five Year Pass Rate: (RN) (LPN)		Approval of Program Expansion Assessing a Clinical Agency Suggestions for Utilization of Preceptors Forms Program NCLEX® Data Program Completion Verification

Rules		Nursing Education Trends 2009
Education Rules Definitions Out of State Students		Nursing Education Trends 2008