Western North Carolina is facing a long recovery process in the wake of catastrophic flooding, landslides, and wind damage from Helene.
This page is designed to be a resource for both nurses who have both been impacted by the storm and nurses who want to help with recovery efforts; NCNA plans to update it as appropriate, so please check back regularly.
NCNA and the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing (NCFN) have revived the NCFN - Nurse Recovery Fund, which will distribute funds directly to nurses in the western part of the state who are suffering loss or damages.
All money collected by NCFN for this fund will be given directly to the nurses in need. NCNA is donating all of the staff time required to administer funds.
Many nurses, understandably, want to use their unique skill sets to help with recovery efforts. Please do NOT self-deploy without going through an established organization. NCNA is already coordinating with state officials and other stakeholders to help funnel volunteers through appropriate channels. If any other opportunities open up, we will let you know. For now, we suggest the following options:
Nurses living and working in the western part of the state may have concerns about licensure issues and employment conditions. The North Carolina Board of Nursing is the appropriate organization to field those questions, and it has already begun publicizing some of its resources. Click here for more information. NCNA is working with the Board of Nursing to submit a request to Gov. Cooper for additional flexibility.
