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NC Gen Stat § 90-171.43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.43 - License required; rules.

 90-171.43. License required; rules.(a) No person shall practice or offer to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or use the word "nurse" as a title for herself or himself, or use an abbreviation to indicate that the person is a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, unless the person is currently licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse as provided by this Article. If the word "nurse" is part of a longer title, such as "nurse's aide", a person who is entitled to use that title shall use the entire title and may not abbreviate the title to "nurse". This Article shall not, however, be construed to prohibit or limit the following:(1) The performance by any person of any act for which that person holds a license issued pursuant to North Carolina law;(2) The clinical practice by students enrolled in approved nursing programs, continuing education programs, or refresher courses under the supervision of qualified faculty;(3) The performance of nursing performed by persons who hold a temporary license issued pursuant to G.S. 90-171.33;(4) The delegation to any person, including a member of the patient's family, by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, a licensed dentist or registered nurse of those patient-care services which are routine, repetitive, limited in scope that do not require the professional judgment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; [or](5) Assistance by any person in the case of emergency.Any person permitted to practice nursing without a license as provided in subdivision [(a)](2) or [(a)](3) of this section shall be held to the same standard of care as any licensed nurse.(b) The Board shall have the authority to promulgate rules to enforce the provisions of this section.  (1981, c. 360, s. 1; 1993, c. 198, s. 9; 1999-320, s. 2; 2019-180, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.43A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.43A - Mandatory employer verification of licensure status.

 90-171.43A. Mandatory employer verification of licensure status.(a) Before hiring a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in North Carolina, a health care facility shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing pursuant to G.S. 90-171.43.(b) For purposes of this section, "health care facility" means:(1) Facilities described in G.S. 131E-256(b).(2) Public health departments, physicians' offices, ambulatory care facilities, and rural health clinics. (2003-146, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.44 - Prohibited acts.

 90-171.44. Prohibited acts.It shall be a violation of this Article, and subject to action under G.S. 90-171.37, for any person to:(1) Sell, fraudulently obtain, or fraudulently furnish any nursing diploma or aid or abet therein.(2) Practice nursing under cover of any fraudulently obtained license.(3) Practice nursing without a license. This subdivision shall not be construed to prohibit any licensed registered nurse who has successfully completed a program established under G.S. 90-171.38(b) from conducting medical examinations or performing procedures to collect evidence from the victims of offenses described in that subsection.(4) Conduct a nursing program or a refresher course for activation of a license, that is not approved by the Board.(5) Employ unlicensed persons to practice nursing. (1981, c. 360, s. 1; 1991, c. 643, s. 7; 1993, c. 198, s. 10; 1997-375, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.45 - Violation of Article.

 90-171.45. Violation of Article.The violation of any provision of this Article, except G.S. 90-171.47, shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1981, c. 360, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 632; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.46 - Injunctive authority.

 90-171.46. Injunctive authority.The Board may apply to the superior court for an injunction to prevent violations of this Article or of any rules enacted pursuant thereto. The court is empowered to grant such injunctions regardless of whether criminal prosecution or other action has been or may be instituted as a result of such violation. (1981, c. 360, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.47 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.47 - Reports: immunity from suit.

 90-171.47. Reports: immunity from suit.Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect misconduct or incapacity of a licensee or who has reasonable cause to suspect that any person is in violation of this Article, including those actions specified in G.S. 90-171.37, G.S. 90-171.43, and G.S. 90-171.44, shall report the relevant facts to the Board. Upon receipt of such charge or upon its own initiative, the Board may give notice of an administrative hearing or may, after diligent investigation, dismiss unfounded charges. Any person making a report pursuant to this section shall be immune from any criminal prosecution or civil liability resulting therefrom unless such person knew the report was false or acted in reckless disregard of whether the report was false.  (1981, c. 360, s. 1; 1991, c. 643, s. 8; 1993, c. 198, s. 11; 2019-180, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.|§ 90-171.49 - Disasters and emergencies.

 90-171.49. Disasters and emergencies.If the Governor declares a state of emergency or a county or municipality enacts ordinances under G.S. 153A-121, 160A-174, 166A-19.31, or Article 22 of Chapter 130A of the General Statutes, the Board may waive the requirements of this Article to allow emergency health services to the public.  (2019-180, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9B - Information and Financial Assistance for Nursing Students and Inactive Nurses.|§ 90-171.50 - Existing scholarship and loan information to be consolidated and published.

 90-171.50. Existing scholarship and loan information to be consolidated and published.The State Education Assistance Authority of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall consolidate information on existing scholarships and loan programs available for nursing education. The information shall be published in a brochure and made available to high schools, colleges, Area Health Education Centers, and other facilities. (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1049, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9B - Information and Financial Assistance for Nursing Students and Inactive Nurses.|§ 90-171.51 - Emergency Financial Assistance Fund.

 90-171.51. Emergency Financial Assistance Fund.There is established an Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for students in State educational nursing and licensed practical nursing programs, to be administered by each campus. Emergency need is defined as acute financial need caused by a particular event which immediately and severely impacts a particular student's ability to continue his or her educational program in nursing on that student's current schedule. Allowable expenses, for emergency assistance, shall include funds for child care, transportation, housing, and medical care; and shall not be considered as an ongoing source of income for those expenses. Emergency assistance shall be limited to four hundred dollars ($400.00) per academic year for any individual. The local Board of Trustees at each campus shall review quarterly the expenditures under this Fund, and the Department of Community Colleges and the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall assess the Fund's impact on completion rates in these programs, and report their assessment to the General Assembly. (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1049, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.52 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9B - Information and Financial Assistance for Nursing Students and Inactive Nurses.|§ 90-171.52 - Nursing licensing exam follow-up assistance.

 90-171.52. Nursing licensing exam follow-up assistance.The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall direct the constituent institutions and the State Board of Community Colleges shall direct the Community Colleges to provide follow-up assistance for their students who fail the nursing licensing exam for the first time. This follow-up assistance shall include consultation with the Board of Nursing on areas needing improvement and shall include providing additional appropriate preparation assistance before the next exam date. (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1049, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.53 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9B - Information and Financial Assistance for Nursing Students and Inactive Nurses.|§ 90-171.53 - Area Health Education Centers publicity programs.

 90-171.53. Area Health Education Centers publicity programs.The Area Health Education Centers of The University of North Carolina and the Board of Nursing shall cooperate in developing publicity on:(1) New salary levels and job opportunities in nursing;(2) The availability of refresher courses; and(3) License renewal requirements for registered nurses whose licenses are not currently active.This information shall be provided to nurses without a current license in an effort to attract them back into nursing practice. (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1049, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.56 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9C - Nurses Aides Registry Act.|§ 90-171.56 - Medication aide requirements.

 90-171.56. Medication aide requirements.The Board of Nursing shall do the following:(1) Establish standards for faculty and applicant requirements for medication aide training.(2) Provide ongoing review and evaluation, and recommend changes, for faculty and medication aide training requirements to support safe medication administration and improve client, resident, and patient outcomes. (2005-276, s. 10.40C(b); 2007-148, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.70 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9F - North Carolina Center for Nursing.|§ 90-171.70 - North Carolina Center for Nursing; establishment; goals.

 90-171.70. North Carolina Center for Nursing; establishment; goals.There is established the North Carolina Center for Nursing to address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse manpower resources. The General Assembly finds that the Center will repay the State's investment by providing an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the State's resources directed towards nursing. The primary goals for the Center shall be:(1) To develop a strategic statewide plan for nursing manpower in North Carolina by:a. Establishing and maintaining a database on nursing supply and demand in North Carolina, to include (i) current supply and demand, and (ii) future projections; andb. Selecting priorities from the plan to be addressed.(2) To convene various groups representative of nurses, other health care providers, business and industry, consumers, legislators, and educators to:a. Review and comment on data analysis prepared for the Center;b. Recommend systemic changes, including strategies for implementation of recommended changes; andc. To evaluate and report the results of these efforts to the General Assembly and others.(3) To enhance and promote recognition, reward, and renewal activities for nurses in North Carolina by:a. Promoting continuation of Institutes for Nursing Excellence programs as piloted by the Area Health Education Centers in 1989-90 or similar options;b. Proposing and creating additional reward, recognition, and renewal activities for nurses; andc. Promoting media and positive image-building efforts for nursing. (1991, c. 550, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.72 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9F - North Carolina Center for Nursing.|§ 90-171.72 - North Carolina Center for Nursing; State support.

 90-171.72. North Carolina Center for Nursing; State support.The General Assembly finds that it is imperative that the State protect its investment and progress made in its nursing efforts to date. The General Assembly further finds that the North Carolina Center for Nursing is the appropriate means to do so. The Center shall have State budget support for its operations so that it may have adequate resources for the tasks the General Assembly has set out in this Article. (1991, c. 550, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.95 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9G - Nurse Licensure Compact.|§ 90-171.95 - Findings and declaration of purpose.

 90-171.95. Findings and declaration of purpose.(a) The party states make the following findings:(1) The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to state nurse licensure laws.(2) Violations of nurse licensure and other laws regulating the practice of nursing may result in injury or harm to the public.(3) The expanded mobility of nurses and the use of advanced communication technologies as part of our nation's health care delivery system require greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation.(4) New practice modalities and technology make compliance with individual state nurse licensure laws difficult and complex.(5) The current system of duplicative licensure for nurses practicing in multiple states is cumbersome and redundant for both nurses and states.(6) Uniformity of nurse licensure requirements throughout the states promotes public safety and public health benefits.(b) The general purposes of this Compact are as follows:(1) Facilitate the states' responsibility to protect the public's health and safety.(2) Ensure and encourage the cooperation of party states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation.(3) Facilitate the exchange of information between party states in the areas of nurse regulation, investigation, and adverse actions.(4) Promote compliance with the laws governing the practice of nursing in each jurisdiction.(5) Invest all party states with the authority to hold a nurse accountable for meeting all state practice laws in the state in which the patient is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of party state licenses.(6) Decrease redundancies in the consideration and issuance of nurse licenses.(7) Provide opportunities for interstate practice by nurses who meet uniform licensure requirements.  (2017-140, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.95C (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9G - Nurse Licensure Compact.|§ 90-171.95C - Applications for licensure in a party state.

 90-171.95C. Applications for licensure in a party state.(a) Upon application for a multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information system, whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state, whether there are any encumbrances on any license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant, whether any adverse action has been taken against any license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant, and whether the applicant is currently participating in an alternative program.(b) A nurse may hold a multistate license, issued by the home state, in only one party state at a time.(c) If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between two party states, the nurse must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state will be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the Commission. The following apply to nurses changing primary state of residence by moving between two party states:(1) The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence.(2) A multistate license shall not be issued by the new home state until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state.(d) If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving from a party state to a nonparty state, the multistate license issued by the prior home state will convert to a single-state license, valid only in the former home state.  (2017-140, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.95E (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9G - Nurse Licensure Compact.|§ 90-171.95E - Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information.

 90-171.95E. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information.(a) All party states shall participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all licensed registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs). This system will include information on the licensure and disciplinary history of each nurse, as submitted by party states, to assist in the coordination of nurse licensure and enforcement efforts.(b) The Commission, in consultation with the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system, shall formulate necessary and proper procedures for the identification, collection, and exchange of information under this Compact.(c) All licensing boards shall promptly report to the coordinated licensure information system any adverse action, any current significant investigative information, denials of applications (with the reasons for such denials), and nurse participation in alternative programs known to the licensing board regardless of whether such participation is deemed nonpublic or confidential under state law.(d) Current significant investigative information and participation in nonpublic or confidential alternative programs shall be transmitted through the coordinated licensure information system only to party state licensing boards.(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all party state licensing boards contributing information to the coordinated licensure information system may designate information that may not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals without the express permission of the contributing state.(f) Any personally identifiable information obtained from the coordinated licensure information system by a party state licensing board shall not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals except to the extent permitted by the laws of the party state contributing the information.(g) Any information contributed to the coordinated licensure information system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the party state contributing that information shall also be expunged from the coordinated licensure information system.(h) The Compact administrator of each party state shall furnish a uniform data set to the Compact administrator of each other party state, which shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:(1) Identifying information.(2) Licensure data.(3) Information related to alternative program participation.(4) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by Commission rules.(i) The Compact administrator of a party state shall provide all investigative documents and information requested by another party state.  (2017-140, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.95I (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9G - Nurse Licensure Compact.|§ 90-171.95I - Effective date, withdrawal, and amendment.

 90-171.95I. Effective date, withdrawal, and amendment.(a) This Compact shall become effective and binding on the earlier of the date of legislative enactment of this Compact into law by no less than 26 states or December 31, 2018. All party states to this Compact, that also were parties to the prior Nurse Licensure Compact superseded by this Compact ("Prior Compact"), shall be deemed to have withdrawn from said Prior Compact within six months after the effective date of this Compact.(b) Each party state to this Compact shall continue to recognize a nurse's multistate licensure privilege to practice in that party state issued under the Prior Compact until such party state has withdrawn from the Prior Compact.(c) Any party state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. A party state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute.(d) A party state's withdrawal or termination shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing or terminated state's licensing board to report adverse actions and significant investigations occurring prior to the effective date of such withdrawal or termination.(e) Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any nurse licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a nonparty state that is made in accordance with the other provisions of this Compact.(f) This Compact may be amended by the party states. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon the party states unless and until it is enacted into the laws of all party states.(g) Representatives of nonparty states to this Compact shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Commission, on a nonvoting basis, prior to the adoption of this Compact by all states.  (2017-140, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-171.95J (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 9G - Nurse Licensure Compact.|§ 90-171.95J - Construction and severability.

 90-171.95J. Construction and severability.This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States, or if the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any party state, this Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and to all severable matters.  (2017-140, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-178.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 10A - Practice of Midwifery.|§ 90-178.1 - Title.

 90-178.1. Title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Midwifery Practice Act. (1983, c. 897, s. 1.)