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Prominent North Carolina Nurses Honored, New Leaders Sworn-In
September 16, 2025
Prominent North Carolina Nurses Honored, New Leaders Sworn-In

More than 500 people gathered in Winston-Salem last week for important professional development, to celebrate some of the most successful nurses in North Carolina, and to elect new leaders of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). The association’s Annual Convention is routinely one of the most anticipated nursing conferences in the state.

Surgical Smoke Safeguards Get Governor's Signature, Protecting Operating Room Nurses
July 1, 2025
Surgical Smoke Safeguards Get Governor's Signature, Protecting Operating Room Nurses

The NCNA Bylaws Committee is accepting comments on the proposed bylaws changes unanimously recommended by the NCNA Board of Directors after thorough research, data review and discussion as it relates to the Region components of the NCNA governance structure.

NC Legislators Addressing Healthcare Cost & Access with APRN Full Practice Authority Bill
March 25, 2025
NC Legislators Addressing Healthcare Cost & Access with APRN Full Practice Authority Bill

This marks the sixth consecutive session that legislators have championed efforts to grant APRNs full practice authority. Previous iterations of this same legislation have been known as the SAVE Act.

2025 Nurses Week Message from NCNA President Trish Richardson
May 6, 2025
2025 Nurses Week Message from NCNA President Trish Richardson

National Nurses Week is a time to honor the nurses who have made a meaningful impact on our lives. From those working tirelessly at the bedside to the nurses leading the charge for safe, equitable, and affordable healthcare at the North Carolina General Assembly — each of us plays a vital role.

NC Nurses Raise & Distribute More Than $66,000 in Helene Relief Aid
March 19, 2025
NC Nurses Raise & Distribute More Than $66,000 in Helene Relief Aid

A blinded scoring system helped determine levels of impact, with the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing’s Board of Trustees ultimately providing some aid to all 251 nurses who qualified.

North Carolina Council of Churches Endorses the SAVE Act
March 18, 2025
North Carolina Council of Churches Endorses the SAVE Act

There are now 26 organizations outside of the nursing profession that support Full Practice Authority for APRNs. The NC Council of Churches represents the first faith-based organization to join the effort.

NCNA Applauds Bill to Make Operating Rooms Safer
March 12, 2025
NCNA Applauds Bill to Make Operating Rooms Safer

H390 Alleviate the Dangers of Surgical Smoke, which was filed today, would serve as an important safety measure addressing this oversight.

NCNA Issues Statement on Nurse Attack in Pinehurst
January 8, 2025
NCNA Issues Statement on Nurse Attack in Pinehurst

“The attack on Crystal Thompson is yet another example of a worsening trend of violence against nurses. Our hearts go out to Crystal, and everyone at NCNA wishes her a full and speedy recovery.”

Helene Aftermath: Nurses Helping Nurses
October 2, 2024
Helene Aftermath: Nurses Helping Nurses

With recovery efforts just beginning in western North Carolina, the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) and the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing (NCFN) have launched a campaign to financially assist nurses impacted by Helene.

NCNA Highlights the Value of Nurses at 2024 Annual Convention
September 24, 2024
NCNA Highlights the Value of Nurses at 2024 Annual Convention

As the nursing profession faces increasing challenges, more than 500 nurses from across North Carolina gathered last week in Concord to recognize important achievements, network, and develop strategies to lead Nursing Forward® at the North Carolina Nurses Association’s (NCNA) 117th Annual Convention.


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