NCANA Capitol Day & Nurse's Night at the Legislature

NCANA Capitol Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

NC Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
NRC 4th - William G. Ross Jr. Environmental Conference Center Floors

How to enter the museum on Capitol Day: The entrance for the museum meeting space, is between the large globe and the Daily Planet Cafe.  You can enter in the front or the back of the building.  The museum does not open until 10 am, but please wait at the door and someone will be letting Capitol Day attendees in.

Map of where to enter the museum on Capitol Day

NCANA Capitol Day is an annual event where members have the opportunity meet with their legislators to discuss important pieces of legislation that affect APRNs in North Carolina.  At the morning meeting, strategies for important talking points to go over with your legislator will be described so you will feel prepared for your meetings. 

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Nurse's Night at the Legislature
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Nurses Night is one of our best opportunities to meet with legislators from both sides of the aisle and discuss nursing issues in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You’ll be able to talk face-to-face with the lawmakers who shape nursing policy in North Carolina, and you’ll also get the chance to meet and interact with your nursing colleagues from across the state.

Parking Options:
Green Square Parking Deck 
(directions)
Green Square Parking Deck 
(walking map)

NC Museum/Government Center Parking (directions)
NC Museum/Government Center Parking 
(walking map)

State Government Visitor Parking Lot #2 (directions)
State Government Visitor Parking Lot #2 (walking map)

On the street in one of the metered parking spaces.