North Carolina
Information and Resources for North Carolina NPs
Practice Information
State Policy Fact Sheet
A quick, printable look at the details of practicing in North Carolina, like CE requirements and authorizations.
Regulatory Structure
Regulatory Agency
Licensure Requirements
- Requirements include a registered nurse license and national certification.
Nurse Practice Act
AANP in North Carolina
AANP Region
North Carolina is a part of AANP Region 4, which includes KY, NC, SC and TN.
Regional Compensation Brief
This report provides a regional snapshot of NP compensation and benefits in Region 4.
Your Regional Director
 | Irene Bean, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP |
Your State Liaison
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2025 State Award for Outstanding Contributions Recipient
The State Award for Outstanding Contributions recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence that supports the NP role in the areas of practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership (PEARL).
- North Carolina recipient: Dr. Maria Colandrea
Learn more about the AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions and how you can nominate a worthy individual.
NP Organization Members
AANP’s mission: To empower all nurse practitioners to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.
Any organization of five or more NPs that supports this mission can become an organizational member of AANP. This includes state and local NP associations, specialty groups, NP educational programs at colleges and universities, etc.
State Legislation Tracking Center
AANP members have access to tracking state policy in all 50 states and U.S. territories. See what policy items are currently active in your state and discover what’s happening across the country when it comes to modernizing licensure, improving access to care and addressing patient care needs.