North Carolina nursing board and license resources
Official links for nurses licensed in North Carolina, whether you're facing a complaint, on probation, or just renewing.
Good to know: The Alternative Program (AP) is generally non-public. The Discipline Program (DP) is public. The Board also has an Intervention Program (https://www.ncbon.com/intervention-program-ip) for a positive drug screen or multiple DWIs when there is no substance use disorder diagnosis. All of these require a consent order.
Board of nursing
Licenses nurses in North Carolina, investigates complaints, and issues board orders.
North Carolina Board of NursingLicense portal login
Log in to renew your license, update your address, or check your license online.
NCBON Nurse PortalBoard of pharmacy
Oversees prescribing and controlled substances. Relevant if your case involves medications or you hold prescriptive authority.
North Carolina Board of PharmacyState nurses association
A professional organization for nurses, not the board. Members get resources, advocacy and support.
North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)Peer assistance program
A confidential program that supports nurses with substance use or mental health concerns, sometimes as an alternative to discipline.
Alternative & Discipline Programs for Nurses in Recovery (AP/DP), NC Board of Nursing
Links checked October 2026. Boards change their websites from time to time. If a link doesn't work, let us know and we'll fix it.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, talk with a nursing license defense attorney licensed in your state.
Facing a complaint or probation in North Carolina?
Start with these free guides, then come talk with nurses who've been there.
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