North Carolina Nurses Association

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Our Advocacy on the Road series is rolling right along - with NCNA's Alix John scheduled to make pit stops in Asheville and Boone next!

Get prepped for the 2024 election season, find out more about the nurses serving in the General Assembly, and learn what to expect next legislative session.

🔗 Registration links in the comments.

🐕 Happy 🐕‍🦺 National 🐩 Dog 🐶 Day! 🐾

Here are a few four-legged friends from NCNA staff and members who responded to our call for Very Good Dog pics.

📸 Help keep the celebration going by posting YOUR pup in the replies, because we *know* you have some great shots saved on your phones!

Welcome to our new members from the past week! Thanks for all you are doing to help lead ®

🎙️New Nursing Rounds episode!

NCNA Member Rep. Donna McDowell White shares her journey into politics, offers valuable insights for nurses aspiring to run for office, and emphasizes the critical need for to actively advocate for their patients and their profession.

You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or most anywhere else you find your favorite podcasts...or click the link in the replies.
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Agenda Spotlight: Statewide Membership Forum

We are thrilled to announce the theme of one of the most important sessions at our 2024 Annual Convention. This year's Statewide Membership Forum will be focused on "The Value of Nursing - Defining Professional Value to Move Nursing Forward®." We hope you can join us to help NCNA take action to foster tangible changes with employers, policy makers, and other stakeholders.

📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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Do you have a great session idea that would be perfect for your colleagues? We are building out a fantastic agenda for the 2025 Nurse Practitioner Spring Symposium!

📌 Submissions for abstracts are due by August 25
🗓️ Next year’s event will be April 13-15 in Wilmington
🔗 Click the link in the comments for more information

Agenda Spotlight: Mondo, Bindi, & Bodie 🐾

We are thrilled to announce these three Very Good Dogs will be attending our 2024 Annual Convention. Come cuddle our convention canines - therapy dogs certified through TDI - and meet their volunteer handlers to learn more about what they do for patients and how they are trained!

📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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Our latest Member Spotlight is Yolanda Richmond, BS, RN. Click the 🔗 in the comments to learn more about how she's helping lead ® and to read her advice for new nurses!

We are excited for the final project presentations for our 2024 Leadership Academy! We have some great topics this year, including innovative care models, workforce issues, professional association engagement, and AI.

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Agenda Spotlight: Shawna Buchanan & Elizabeth Stone

We are thrilled to announce they will be leading a breakout session at our 2024 Annual Convention! Don't miss their topic, "Stepping into the Future: Exploring Virtual Reality in Nursing Education."

📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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🎙️ New Nursing Rounds episode!

NCNA Member Rep. Diamond Staton-Williams talks with us about her foray into politics, gives some behind-the-curtain perspective on campaigning, and talks about the importance of getting serious about advocating for patients and their profession.

You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or most anywhere else you find your favorite podcasts...or click the link in the replies.

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Agenda Spotlight: Sean Convoy

We are thrilled to announce that he will be leading a breakout session at our 2024 Annual Convention! Don't miss his topic, "Application of Stress First Aid for the Healthcare Worker in a Private University Setting."

📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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🎶 On the road again... 🎵

NCNA's Alix John is headed to Fayetteville to talk about ways nurses can help influence policy, the importance of advocacy, and election season info. Reserve your spot now to hear from Alix, along with special guests NCNA Board Member Torica Fuller and Diane Wheatley NC House District 43, one of the five nurses in the .

For more information and to register, visit: https://ncnurses.org/events/calendar-at-a-glance/networking-advocacy-on-the-road-fayetteville/

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📅 LAST CALL for discounted Early Bird rates to our 2024 Annual Convention! Reserve your spot by the end of the day today to lock in the best deal available.

Click the 🔗 in the comments for more information and to register.

Agenda Spotlight: Vidya Raman

We are thrilled to announce that Vidya Raman will be giving the Closing Keynote at our 2024 Annual Convention! Don't miss her session, "Unleashing Influence: Amplify your Impact with Curiosity, Courage, and Confidence."

🚨 Early bird rates available through NEXT THURSDAY, 7/25 - reserve your spot today!
📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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We had a great time at last night's Advocacy on the Road event in Greenville! Thanks to everyone who turned out! ®

Agenda Spotlight: Karen Sanders

We are thrilled to announce that Karen C. Sanders, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, will be speaking at our 2024 Annual Convention. Don't miss her session, "Role of Holistic RN Patient Advocates in Private Practice: Background, Responsibilities, & Frequently Requested Services."

🚨 Early bird rates available through 7/25 - reserve your spot today!
📆 September 19-20
📍 Concord, NC
📝 Up to 24.50 CH
🔗 in the comments

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Alix John's roadtrip across NC continues with a stop in Fayetteville next month! Make plans now to join her at Fayetteville Technical Community College for a fantastic conversation about what's happening with the General Assembly, NCNA's legislative priorities, and more! Click the 🔗 in the comments for more information and to reserve your spot.

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There is no better time to reserve your spot for our 2024 Annual Convention: https://ncnurses.org/events/2024-annual-convention/2024-convention-registration/

📅 Get those registrations in before July 25 to take advantage of discounted Early Bird rates, because you won't want to miss out on up to 2️⃣4️⃣.5️⃣0️⃣ CH and some of the best networking opportunities of the year!

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2024 Convention Registration Registration September 19-20, 2024 Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa Concord, NC   Early Bird Rates Available until July 25!   Mail-in Registration Form

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at NCNA! And thanks to the working to keep North Carolinians healthy and safe while the rest of us get to take the day off. ®️