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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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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.

Nov 28 - Nov 29

Thanksgiving Holiday | Office Closed

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, 2024.

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Dec 11 | 9:00 am

Administrative Hearing

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Dec 11 | 9:00 am

Called Meeting

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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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Licensure Statistics

161,949

Registered Nurse

22,989

Licensed Practical Nurse

9,989

Nurse Aide II

15,066

Nurse Practitioner

4,018

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

230

Certified Nurse Midwife - Independent Practice

275

Certified Nurse Midwife - Collaborating Provider

280

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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