Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access
Posted on 03/25/25
by Catherine Sevier
I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth.
From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.
As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.
Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?
- We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.
- We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.
We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.
- Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.
An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community.
By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities.
According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation (S537/H514) is not just supported by nursing organizations, but 26 organizations outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.
You can stay up to date on this issue and more by signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.
The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.
Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.
This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the AARP North Carolina page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">} catch (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">MongoException $e</span><span style="color: #007700">) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$e</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getMessage</span><span style="color: #007700">();</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> trigger_error</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$Model = object(EventCache) { primaryKey => '_id' useTable => 'events_cache' useDbConfig => 'mongo' id => false data => array( 'EventCache' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) schemaName => null table => 'events_cache' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventCache' alias => 'EventCache' tableToModel => array( 'events_cache' => 'EventCache' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => false findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() 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} $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Winterthur","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":39.803001403808594,"lng":-75.58769989013672,"latlng":"39.803001403809,-75.587699890137","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth 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/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php on line <i>86</i></th></tr> <tr><th align='left' bgcolor='#e9b96e' colspan='5'>Call Stack</th></tr> <tr><th align='center' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>#</th><th align='left' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Time</th><th align='left' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Memory</th><th align='left' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Function</th><th align='left' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Location</th></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>1</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0003</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>417504</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>{main}( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/webroot/index.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../index.php<b>:</b>0</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>2</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0307</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3034080</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Dispatcher->dispatch( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/webroot/index.php' 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0706</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3998136</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2883</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5953888</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3037</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6005072</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.6324</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7713656</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-lansdale-pa-c36738.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PEAK-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Peak Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Peak Center</p> <p class="loc">Lansdale, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c38352.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-OF-PHILADELPHIA-NE">AARP Smart Driver™: Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</p> <p class="loc">Philadelphia, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c37733.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SALEM-ADULT-CITIZEN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Abington, PA</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/25/25 by <b>Catherine Sevier</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/00/80/a0e76b124174b3819c0a0348b154/gettyimages-996054868.jpg" alt="Portrait of a smiling senior man and nurse embracing" width="7440" height="5504"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.6324</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7713656</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-lansdale-pa-c36738.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PEAK-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Peak Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Peak Center</p> <p class="loc">Lansdale, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c38352.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-OF-PHILADELPHIA-NE">AARP Smart Driver™: Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</p> <p class="loc">Philadelphia, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c37733.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SALEM-ADULT-CITIZEN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Abington, PA</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/25/25 by <b>Catherine Sevier</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/00/80/a0e76b124174b3819c0a0348b154/gettyimages-996054868.jpg" alt="Portrait of a smiling senior man and nurse embracing" width="7440" height="5504"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display == 'none' ? 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} $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Winterthur","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":39.803001403808594,"lng":-75.58769989013672,"latlng":"39.803001403809,-75.587699890137","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.6324</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7713656</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-lansdale-pa-c36738.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PEAK-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Peak Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Peak Center</p> <p class="loc">Lansdale, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c38352.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-OF-PHILADELPHIA-NE">AARP Smart Driver™: Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</p> <p class="loc">Philadelphia, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c37733.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SALEM-ADULT-CITIZEN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Abington, PA</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/25/25 by <b>Catherine Sevier</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/00/80/a0e76b124174b3819c0a0348b154/gettyimages-996054868.jpg" alt="Portrait of a smiling senior man and nurse embracing" width="7440" height="5504"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/25/25 by <b>Catherine Sevier</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/00/80/a0e76b124174b3819c0a0348b154/gettyimages-996054868.jpg" alt="Portrait of a smiling senior man and nurse embracing" width="7440" height="5504"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ebc6e1585b1-context').style.display == 'none' ? 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} $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Winterthur","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":39.803001403808594,"lng":-75.58769989013672,"latlng":"39.803001403809,-75.587699890137","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1743505121 usec => (int) 341000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.6324</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7713656</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-lansdale-pa-c36738.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PEAK-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Peak Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Peak Center</p> <p class="loc">Lansdale, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c38352.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-OF-PHILADELPHIA-NE">AARP Smart Driver™: Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</p> <p class="loc">Philadelphia, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c37733.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SALEM-ADULT-CITIZEN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Abington, PA</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth. <br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f4/9b/d0bcf6cc4cceada807cb3dea7e22/screenshot-139.png" alt="Screenshot (139).png" width="840" height="434" style="height: auto; max-width: 500px; max-height: 500px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>I know with growth our need for health care resources—especially skilled practitioners to diagnose, treat, and provide care for people—will intensify. In nursing alone, we anticipate a shortage of nearly 12,000 registered nurses by 2030, and that is just one of several provider groups.<br><br>As a registered nurse, I get many calls from friends, family and neighbors about how to get the care they need. Sometimes they are looking for home care, that is assistance with the simple things we take for granted. For others it is more skilled care like changing bandages and giving medicines and still others are looking for clinicians, that is doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician associates for checkups and to diagnose and treat a medical problem.<br><br>Let’s face it. When we need care we often need it now and we don’t want to wait a long time for an appointment. In North Carolina, we are already experiencing a health care workforce shortage that is projected to get worse over the next few years. So, what can we do about it?<br><br></p><ul><li>We can practice prevention, work on our health, and seek care on a regular basis. Having a primary care provider that knows you can help you stay healthy and the healthier we are the less we place unexpected (think emergencies) demands on the health system.</li></ul><ul><li>We can collaborate with our health care providers when seeking care, by coming prepared for the appointment with information about our current problems.<br><br>We can bring a family member or caregiver with us to help us understand and plan for next steps. Another set of ears listening and asking questions makes it easier to remember and understand what was recommended.</li></ul><ul><li>Finally, we can advocate for change in NC laws and regulations that make it easier for our providers to care for us.</li></ul><p>An immediate opportunity is to get rid of outdated restrictions that prevent highly- trained advance practice nurses to work independently without expensive and unnecessary legal restrictions. Outdated laws make it hard for them to practice independently in the community. <br><br>By getting rid of unneeded regulations, we could increase the number providers in our state, especially in rural communities. <br><br>According to the North Carolina Nurses Association, granting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) would make North Carolina the 28th state to do so. The APRN Definitions legislation <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H514" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(S537/H514) </a></span></span>is not just supported by nursing organizations, but <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ncnurses.org/about-ncna/latest-news/north-carolina-council-of-churches-endorses-the-save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">26 organizations</a></span></span> outside of the nursing profession have publicly endorsed full practice authority for APRNs.<br><br><b>You can stay up to date on this issue and more by </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>signing up for AARP Advocacy Alerts.</b></a></span></span><br><br>The bottom line is there is much you can contribute to the workforce shortage, and I hope you will consider participating as part of healthy aging.<br><br><b><i>Catherine Sevier, RN, DrPH is President Emerita of AARP NC and Co-Chair of the NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition.</i></b><br><br> <br><br> <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.6324</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7713656</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "b830d78eb2aeeb96041a0b0bc1a17dba" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Winterthur</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-lansdale-pa-c36738.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PEAK-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Peak Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Peak Center</p> <p class="loc">Lansdale, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c38352.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-OF-PHILADELPHIA-NE">AARP Smart Driver™: Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Community College Of Philadelphia - Ne</p> <p class="loc">Philadelphia, PA</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-abington-pa-c37733.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SALEM-ADULT-CITIZEN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Salem Adult Citizen Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Abington, PA</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WINTERTHUR-DE">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Delaware Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Delaware</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:DEAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Delaware</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarps-delaware-state-office-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WINTERTHUR-DE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/AARP-Delaware/111505852238468" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPDE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpdelaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Growing state adds urgency to growing need for better health care access"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. 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--headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/winterthur-de/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Winterthur, DE</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/winterthur-de/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/winterthur-de/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/winterthur-de/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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