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The Bulletin
Volume 22 {No. 2} Issue 66

In this issue you’ll find:
-2026 Board Member Election Slate of Candidates
-CE ARTICLE | Certified Nurse-Midwife Practice in NC following the Enactment of the 2023 Care for Women, Children, and Families Act
-Q&A Corners
...and much more!
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Phone Call Scams on the rise
We have received multiple reports from nurses stating they received a phone call from the NCBON regarding their license and it being investigated. If you are suspicious about this call, please hang up and call our main line (919) 782-3211 or submit an email via the email us page.
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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.
Update June 24^th, 2025.
See Information about Hurricane Helene
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
How do Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) interact with nursing practice?
Is there a resource available for nurses?
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Our mission is to Protect the Public by Regulating the Practice of Nursing. Our vision is leading nursing regulation through exemplary nursing care for the public.
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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.

Jul 29 | 9:00 am

Administrative Hearings

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Aug 5 | 9:00 am

Education & Practice Committee

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Aug 26 | 9:00 am

Hearing Committee

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Sep 7 | 8:00 am

Labor Day | Office Closed

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Sep 9 | 10:00 am

Nurse Leader Regulatory Orientation

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Licensure Statistics

165,710

Registered Nurse

22,808

Licensed Practical Nurse

9,661

Nurse Aide II

17,281

Nurse Practitioner

4,408

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

328

Certified Nurse Midwife - Independent Practice

259

Certified Nurse Midwife - Collaborating Provider

281

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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