NC-NACNS Digest: Upcoming Events and Resources for You!
Posted 2 months ago by Margo Eatmon
2025 Board of Directors Nominations Open
We are still seeking nominations for a Student Representative (April 2025-April 2026) and Board Member at Large (April 2025-April 2027). The Board meets virtually on the third Friday of every month from 08:00-09:00 and drives the initiatives and activities of the NC Affiliate of NACNS. See more in our election guide: https://ncnacns.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-news/223778-2025-nc-nacns-elections
Never served on a board before? Not a problem! Serving in one of these roles is a great way to learn about leadership with professional organizations. You can send any questions to ncnacnsboard@gmail.com or margoeatmon@gmail.com.
Submit a nomination for yourself or a colleague here: https://forms.office.com/r/hpLJCam6PG
Podcast Alert: First Best Nurse-Clinical Nurse Specialists Leading Toward One Advocate Health
Listen to a great discussion about the CNS role and the journeys taken to become a CNS. This podcast is produced at Atrium Health and even features some members of our own NC-NACNS Board! Consider sharing this episode with someone who wants to learn about what we do--future CNSs, healthcare executives, and even your friends and family.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4waN8rwvhraOoEZDnxALhc?si=8dqAGRIoS5KKZKDLM4mZ0w
NCNA Nurses Night at the Legislature
Nurses Night at the Legislature will be held in Raleigh on February 26, 2025 and NC-NACNS is proud to once again partner with NCNA to sponsor this event! This event presents our members with the opportunity to meet with state legislators teach them about the role of the clinical nurse specialist in improving the health of their constituents. Sign up to attend at https://www.ncnurses.org/events/calendar-at-a-glance/2025-nurses-night-at-the-legislature/
NC-NACNS is excited to offer discounted registration to 30 of our members. Plenty of discount codes remain! Please note that if you are also a member of NCNA, this discount has already been applied to your registration. If you are not a member of NCNA, complete the following form to receive the NC-NACNS member discount code: https://forms.office.com/r/uUvQ0barMB
NCNA Nurses Day at the Legislature
NC-NACNS has also partnered with NCNA as a sponsor for Nurses Day at the Legislature on March 26, 2025! Join more than 1,000 nurses and nursing students in Raleigh for our biennial Nurses Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, March 26. Plan for a full day of direct nursing advocacy: education sessions (CE TBD) at the Raleigh Convention Center in the morning, legislative sessions and committee meetings at the Legislative Building in the afternoon. Learn more about the event and register at https://www.ncnurses.org/events/calendar-at-a-glance/2025-day-at-the-legislature/
Complete the following form and review the confirmation page for a special NC-NACNS discount code: https://forms.office.com/r/dVdVCgDuyF