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2025 Board Member Election Now Open!
Open Seats: PN Nurse Educator, RN At-Large, and LPN
Voting open July 1^st - August 15^th!
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Summer 2025 issue of The Bulletin now available!
In this issue you’ll find:
2025 Board Member Election Slate of Candidates
ARTICLE | Workplace Violence: A Growing Concern
Q&A Corners
...and much more!
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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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New FAQ Available!
How do Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) interact with nursing practice?
Is there a resource available for nurses?
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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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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.

Aug 20 | 9:00 am

Education & Practice Committee Meeting

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Aug 27 | 9:00 am

Hearing Committee

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Sep 1 | 8:00 am

Labor Day | Office Closed

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Sep 10 | 10:00 am

Nurse Leader Regulatory Orientation (Virtual)

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Sep 24 | 9:00 am

Administrative Hearing

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Licensure Statistics

164,934

Registered Nurse

22,589

Licensed Practical Nurse

10,047

Nurse Aide II

16,158

Nurse Practitioner

4,135

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

290

Certified Nurse Midwife - Independent Practice

266

Certified Nurse Midwife - Collaborating Provider

274

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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