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