NC Nurses Association

Thanks to our fantastic volunteers for continuing to show up week after week to support #APRN Full Practice Authority! Want to learn more about *why* #NorthCarolina needs to reform its outdated ARPN regulations? Learn more here: ncfpa.info/about-the-bill… #NursingForward® #NCGA

APRNs already deliver care across the VA system, the U.S. military, and healthcare systems nationwide. Quality and access can move together. 🔗 ncfpa.info #NursingForward® #NCGA

APRNs helped communities across NC during COVID-19 and Hurricane Helene response efforts. Those lessons remain relevant as workforce pressure continues. 🔗 Learn more here: ncfpa.info #NursingForward® #NCGA #APRNs

FDA’s own report shows no child deaths definitively caused by COVID vaccination biospace.com/fda/fdas-own-r…

States are modernizing APRN practice because #APRNs help expand access and deliver high-quality care. This is not theoretical. It is already working across the country. Learn more: ncfpa.info/rule-revisions/ #NCGA #NursingForward®

Healthcare access is also an economic issue. Delayed care, workforce shortages, and rising costs affect communities statewide. Learn more: ncfpa.info #APRNs #NCGA #NursingForward®

🐦 Early Bird discounted registrations now through 7/24! Visit ncnurses.org/CONV26 for more information and to register. #NursingForward®

We’re kicking off our 2026 Convention Spotlights by featuring this year’s keynote speaker: Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, 38th president of the American Nurses Association. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear her session — register today! 📅 Sep 17-18 📍 Concord, NC 📝 Up to 27.25 CH

About last night... THANK YOU to the 500+ nurses who registered, the dozens of legislators who turned out, the staff who made it a flawless evening, and the incredible partners who helped make Nurses Night at the Legislature such an incredible success! #NursingForward® #NCGA

@NCNApresident Meanwhile, @ANANursingWorld announced its own plans to file a lawsuit of its own, in collaboration with other nursing organizations. nursingworld.org/news/news-rele…

“There is an alarming shortage of nursing professors. If we restrict access to graduate degrees, it could severely cripple the nursing faculty pipeline,” @NCNApresident said.

NC joins lawsuit against US Department of Education over health care student loan changes northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/05/20/nc-…

We're here every Tuesday during session. Click here to sign up for a shift or two: signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca8a8… #NursingForward®

We had yet another spectacular group of volunteers at the #NCGA today! Great conversations about the ways #APRNs can help rein in skyrocketing healthcare costs while increasing access to quality care. Learn more here: ncfpa.info

We are excited to welcome 23 participants this year, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to collaborate, innovate, and lead #NursingForward®!

The 2026 Leadership Academy kicked off in Winston-Salem with an incredible first retreat, and continued in Wilmington with inspiring speakers and engaging sessions focused on teamwork, communication, and leadership development that empowers nurses to create lasting impact.

NC is already facing healthcare workforce pressure - and projections show it is expected to get worse. Better utilizing highly trained #APRNs is part of the access conversation: ncfpa.info/workforce-pres… #NursingForward® #NCGA

Calling all nurses who have a DNP degree, students in a DNP program, and anyone interested in the DNP degree! Reserve your spot today, because you won't want to miss this special event. 📅 June 4 📍 Concord, NC 📝 4.75 CH 🔗 ncnurses.org/events/calenda… #NursingForward®

Access to care is not just about supply - it is about availability. Highly trained #APRNs are ready to help communities across NC meet growing demand for care. Learn more: ncfpa.info/access-reality/ #NursingForward® #NCGA