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See also: North Carolina Hospitals, Medical Centers, North Carolina Nurses Views of The Nursing Profession, North Carolina Schools of Nursing ****************************************************** North Carolina Board of Nursing:"The North Carolina Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency, comprised of elected nurses, appointed citizens and staff, charged with ensuring safe, effective nursing care for the citizens of North Carolina. The Board is responsible for enforcing the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act. Its primary purposes are to educate and consult, serve as a resource, set standards, promulgate and interpret rules, license and discipline nurses, and develop standards for the evolving legal scope of nursing practice within the State." Polly Johnson, MSN, RN, Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Nursing 3724 National Drive, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: (919) 782-3211 FAX: (919) 781-9461 http://www.ncbon.com/ ****************************************************** Vivian U Farlow, RN, BSN, CLNC, The Missing Link(medical-legal), Critical Care, Cardiovascular, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant http://www.nursefriendly.com/farlow/ ****************************************************** Nancy Matthews BSN RNC, OBC-LDR ****************************************************** Jeanne T. Mills, BSN, RN, CRN, LNC, Expose Consulting:"Independent Legal Nurse Consultant." North Carolina Legal Nurse Consultants http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/mills/ ****************************************************** See also: North Carolina Nursing Associations: North Carolina State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association: Melody Hinson, RN, NC ENA President, 2001 1921G Pinebough Lane Concord, NC 28027 704-782-0166 or 704-783-1661. Email: Mel5124@aol.com http://www.ncena.org/ ****************************************************** North Carolina division of The Florence Project: http://www.angelfire.com/nc/florenceproject/ ****************************************************** North Carolina Nurses Association:"The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) is the professional association for all registered nurses in North Carolina. Through NCNA, nurses can become powerful advocates for our profession and for our patients." North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) 103 Enterprise Street (27607) PO Box 12025 Raleigh, NC 27605-2025 919-821-4250 800-626-2153 Fax: 919-829-5807 Email: rns@ncnurses.org http://www.ncnurses.org/ Council of Gerontological Nursing, North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA):"The Council of Gerontological Nursing is an organizational unit within the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). The Council provides an opportunity for nurses to share expertise and discuss relevant concerns and issues critical to promoting quality care for older persons. A unique appreciation of the process of aging as a "work in progress" characterizes the philosophy of many gerontological nurses. For aphorisms about the aging process, click here (see page entitled Aphorisms about Aging)." Gail Pruitt, RN, NCNA representative/liaison 103 Enterprise Road, Box 12225 Raleigh, NC 27605-2025 919-821-4250, 800-626-2153 fax 919-829-5807 ****************************************************** North Carolina Center for Nursing:"Welcome! The North Carolina Center for Nursing is unique in that it is the first state-supported agency charged with nurse workforce planning, addressing issues of nursing supply and demand and recruitment and retention. We receive calls frequently requesting information concerning how our agency was developed and organized. The following links may be helpful if you are interested in finding out more about the Center." North Carolina Center for Nursing Postal address 222 North Person Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone 919-715-3523 FAX 919-715-3528 Electronic mail bcleary@ga.unc.edu http://www.ga.unc.edu/NCCN/ ****************************************************** NC Foundation for Nursing (NCFN):"The North Carolina Foundation for Nursing is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation. Funding to support the Foundation and its activities comes from individual contributions, business donations, bequests, recognitions, and memorials. Administrative support is donated by the North Carolina Nurses Association. The mission and work of the Foundation is accomplished by the service and time donated from educated volunteers - both nurses and non-nurses." 103 Enterprise Street Raleigh, NC 27607 800-729-1975 Fax: 919-829-5807, joannestevens@ncnurses.org http://www.ncnurses.org/nursing_links.html ****************************************************** North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists:"Established in the late 1800's as the first clinical nursing specialty, nurse anesthesia developed in response to the growing need surgeons had for anesthetists. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), have played significant roles in developing the practice of anesthesia. Today, more than 27,000 CRNAs provide cost-effective, quality patient care that is essential to America's health care system. North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NCANA) 893 U. S. Hwy 70 West Suite 202 Garner, North Carolina 27529 Telephone: 919-779-7881 Fax: 919-779-5642, cbarbour@mgmt4u.com http://www.ncana.com ****************************************************** North Carolina Association of Occupational Health Nurses:"The North Carolina Association of Occupational Health Nurses is an organization of approximately 650 nurses who practice occupational health nursing. This group of professionals work together with the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) to promote and advance the field of occupational health nursing. When you join AAOHN, you are also a member of NCAOHN. The state association is composed of 7 local chapters throughout the state." http://www.ncaohn.org/ ****************************************************** Foothills Chapter AORN, Western North Carolina: http://www.gocarolinas.com/community/groups/foothillsAORN/index.html ****************************************************** Nurselookup.com, Raymond D. Carney RN BSN :"Welcome to nurselookup.com. The mission of this web site is to help prospective and current male nurses understand men are an important part of nursing and to help anyone else to understand concerns and interests men in nursing have. I am a registered nurse. I took the route of orderly, CNA, LPN, RN, BSN, and now I'm a graduate student in Nursing Informatics at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. After using this site please take the time to tell me what you like about nurselookup.com and what I can add or change to increase usability." Raymond D. Carney RN BSN, Nurselookup.com PO Box 764 Chapel Hill , NC 27514 http://www.nurselookup.com/ ****************************************************** School Nurses Association of North Carolina (SNANC):"The School Nurses Association of North Carolina (SNANC) was organized in 1992 to provide an opportunity for school nurses to: network with other school nurses obtain professional resources including continuing education advocate for quality school health services. The first statewide meeting was held in June 1992 to elect officers and establish committees. During the following year regional groups formed to foster grassroots participation." http://www.snanc.org/ ****************************************************** See also: Operating Room (OR), Surgical Specialty Nursing Organizations Schools: East Carolina University: http://www.ecu.edu/nursing/nursing.htm ****************************************************** Gardner-Webb University:"The ADN program is located on the main campus in Boiling Springs. This two year program consists of 72 semester hours and enables the graduate nurse to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a Registered Nurse. General education courses include anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, English, sociology, religion, and physical education. Nursing courses provide instruction in basic nursing concepts and skills, pharmacology, nutrition, maternal-child nursing, medical-surgical nursing, psychosocial nursing, computers in nursing, and current nursing trends and issues. The ADN program has a significant amount of clinical practice, primarily in hospitals, long-term care settings, and selected community agencies to prepare students for a variety of health care settings." Gardner-Webb University P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-2361, admissions@gardner-webb.edu http://www.nursing.gardner-webb.edu/ ****************************************************** Southeastern North Carolina Nursing Consortium:"The RN BSN program is offered by the Southeastern North Carolina Nursing Consortium cooperatively with Fayetteville State University, and University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The program is designed for registered nurses "only" who wish to earn the baccalaureate nursing degree. Students select which institution to attend as each confers the BSN degree." Southeastern North Carolina Nursing Consortium @ FSU , 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298 FSU Campus..........SThomas@chi1.uncfsu.edu UNCP, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 UNCP Campus........Lockt@NAT.uncp.edu http://www.uncp.edu/nursing/ ****************************************************** State Resources: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education & Research Center: http://www.sph.unc.edu/OSHERC/osherc.htm ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Custom Search ****************************************************** Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z To subscribe to our: Nurse Friendly Notes Newsletter: Send a blank e-mail to: nursefriendlynotes-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursefriendly.com Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor, Jokes to make you laugh and smile all day. 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Large selection of accessories as well: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Hats, Jackets, Jumpers Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie " 4nursinguniforms.com Search For Scrubs, Uniforms & More on eBay! Choose Nursing Uniforms, Shoes, Scrubs, Accessories By Brand: Accessories Nursing Carry-Ons, Medical Bags, Clinical, Medical Supplies, Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hats, Jackets, Jumpers Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie Surprised? eBay Has Nursing Supplies, scrubs, uniforms, stethescopes, etc.:"You can find nursing supplies right here! With over 5 million items for sale every day, you'll find the nursing supplies you're looking for at the world's online marketplace - eBay!" http://www.nursefriendly.com/ebay/ Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses." Nurses Station P.O. Box 388 Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/ Nursing In The Media, Nursingadvocacy.org ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..." "Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/ Nursing Chat, Nurse Discussion Forums: http://nursingdiscussions.com Alphabetical Nursing Topic Discussion, Chat List Are good CNA jobs that hard to find? Being A Male Nurse Curtailing Workplace Gossip Dealing With Confrontation In Nursing Degree Vs Diploma EKG Classes First Year On The Floor Horror Stories -- working short staffed How Many Hours A Week Do You Work Impaired Nurses Liability Question for Experienced Nurses LPN vs. RN vs. BSN, etc... Male Nurses Mandatory BSN to practice nursing being considered Mean Age of RNs Military Nursing More Foreign Nurses, Is It A Plot? Nurse Entrepreneurs Nurses Aides, Can't Live With Them. . . Nurses In Recovery: Nursing & Adult ADD Put Male Nurses In Panties Rude Doctors Specialty Nursing Staff Nurses Tattoos In The Workplace The Nursing Shortage, Your Opinions To Stay In Nursing or Not Travel Nurses Talk Travel Nursing Workplace Violence, Horizontal Violence Against Nurses ****************************************************** ******************************************************

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