Nurses in North Carolina make up the largest group of health care professionals. As of 2016, there are about 129,000 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice nurses (such as certified nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners) in the state1. Though North Carolina has more nurses per capita than the national average, there is still strong projected growth for the state through the year 2024. Rural areas especially need more nurses.
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