WelcomeAs the leading professional organization for North Carolina's registered nurses, we equip nurses at all stages to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment. NCNA helps keeps North Carolina nurses on the cutting edge of nursing practice, policy, education, and more. Join us as we work to advance nursing and ensure high-quality healthcare for everyone.
The North Carolina Nurses Association serves the changing needs of its members, addresses nursing issues, and advoates for the health and well-being of all people.
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Look for the most exciting nursing job opportunities or potential hires in North Carolina! NCNA is happy to offer the best resource for qualified candidates and employers within the nursing profession.
NCNA inspires professional growth and experiences, informs members and advocates for the health and well-being of all NC residents by providing opportunities for members to learn, connect and excel.
Our 2nd cohort in 2025 is designed to provide vital support, access, and leadership opportunities for under-represented nursing groups in North Carolina.
Our charitable arm, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) supporting scholarships, research, and more.
Yolanda Deneen Richmond, BS, RN
Learn more about how she's helping lead Nursing Forward® and to read her advice for new nurses!
Collaborate with peers to share advice, solve challenges and develop new approaches to lead Nursing Forward®.
What's Happening
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.
A new report from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) and its Task Force on the Future of the Nursing Workforce not only confirms that longstanding concern but offers a series of recommendations to reverse the most alarming trends.
January 31, 2025
Cary, NC
The 2025 Psych Retreat is open to all nurses interested in psychiatric-mental health service delivery; RNs, APRNs, point-of-care nurses, students and all others.
February 26, 2025
Raleigh, NC
Nurses Night at the Legislature is a networking reception connecting North Carolina nurses with their elected officials!
April 13, 2025
Wilmington, NC
The NCNA Council of Nurse Practitioners invites you to join us for an exciting opportunity for nurses to network, engage in valuable professional development, participate in high-level policy discussions, and meet with quality vendors.
