ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Fallon
Nurse Researcher/ Social Scientist/ Behaviorist
My medical career began overseas, in Germany, in the US Army. I remained in Europe for six years, by way of a year-long journey in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. My first large-scale humanitarian mission would take place in Luanda, Angola, Africa. After the military, I found a home within the Veteran Affairs Medical Center among mental health colleagues. It is here that I decide to land in nursing and would never look back. I have been formally educated and trained by multiple tribal influencers, such as the Lakota and Lumbee. I have taken my skillset from coast to coast as a nurse traveler. I seek to push the nursing discipline further in the representation of minorities and the vulnerable.
Conferences
October 2023
The Obesity Society Annual Conference
"How do African-American/Black children make independent food choices?" Fallon Jones-Lemmons, PhD, RN, APHN. Poster Presentation. The Obesity Society. Abstract accepted for October 2023.
​Spring 2021
Interprofessional Health Showcase
"How do African-American/Black children make independent food choices?" Fallon Jones-Lemmons, PhD (Candidate), RN, APHN. Virtual Poster Presentation. University of Texas. Abstract accepted for Spring 2021.
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May 2021
Duke University Pediatrics Research Retreat
"How do African-American/Black children make independent food choices?" Fallon Jones-Jefferson, PhD (Candidate), RN, APHN. Abstract accepted for Virtual Poster Presentation.
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May 2021
Journal of Renal Nutrition
"Mindful Drinking/Eating for Patients with Fluid Restrictions on Hemodialysis" Gayle M. Timmerman PhD, RN, CNS, FNAP, FAAN, Holli Temple, Pharm.D., BCPS, & Fallon Jones-Lemmons, Ph.D. (Candidate), MS, RN
April 2022
Scholarship
February 26, 2020
Preliminary data to mindful drinking/eating interventions for patients with fluid restriction.
"Preliminary data to mindful drinking/eating interventions for patients with fluid restriction." Jones-Jefferson, F.A. & Timmerman, G. M. poster presentation. 2020 St. David's center for health promotion research Conference, Austin, TX.
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March 10-13, 2020
A Brief Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Patients on Hemodialysis
"A Brief Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Patients on Hemodialysis." Timmerman, G.M., Temple, H.L. & Jefferson, F.A. Poster Presentation. 2020 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference, Indianapolis, IN. March 10-13, 2020.
April 6-10, 2021
Pilot Study: Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Hemodialysis Patients with Fluid Restrictions
"Pilot Study: Mindful Drinking/Eating Intervention for Hemodialysis Patients with Fluid Restrictions." Timmerman, G.M., Temple, H.L. & Jefferson, F.A. Poster Presentation. 2021 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION SPRING CONFERENCE MEETINGS, VIRTUAL.
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January 2020- April 2020
Texas Sprouts, Dr. Jaimie Davis (PI)
The TX Sprouts programs offered elementary-aged children a chance to experience hands-on garden, nutrition and cooking experience during the school day!
This is a research project funded by the National Institutes of Health. It is a randomized controlled school garden intervention, where 16 elementary schools across the Austin area are assigned by chance to either the 1-year garden intervention or control group.
We measure the effects of the program on childhood obesity markers, dietary intake, dietary related behaviors, physical activity levels and school performance.
The intervention schools received e a garden designed and built at their schools (~$5K each, paid for by the grant), weekly garden/nutrition/cooking classes taught during school hours to 3rd-5th grade students (which will be taught by a garden/nutrition educator provided by the grant), monthly garden/cooking/nutrition parent classes, assistance forming and resources to support a Garden Club at each school (consisting of interested teachers, parents, children, and staff) in the first year.
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Publications
Hepatic Oncology
Cécile Gousset Sally Lanar, Asma Kefsi, Benoit Arnould, Fallon Jones-Lemmons, Maria Armaou, Marie de La Cruz, Kelly Lipman (2024). Qualitative research to understand the patient experience with advanced and/or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma.
NORD Breakthrough Summit
Ethan J. Schwartz Sue Perera, M. Alex Bellenger, Fallon Jones-Lemmons, Vanja Sikirica (2024). The Clinical Burden of Propionic Acidemia in Patients with or without Metabolic Decompensation Events Stratified by Age, in the United States.
ISOQOL 2024, Cologne, Germany
Cécile Gousset Sally Lanar, Marie de La Cruz, Maria Armaou, Fallon Jones-Lemmons, Kelly Lipman, Benoit Arnould (2024). Exploring the patient experience of advanced and/or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma: A multi-stage study.
The Nephrology Nursing Journal
Timmerman, G. M., Temple, H., & Jones-Lemmons, F. A. (2023). Pilot Intervention for Mindful Drinking and Eating for Patients on Hemodialysis with Fluid Restrictions: Lessons Learned. Nephrology Nursing Journal: Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association, 50(6), 491–496.
The Obesity Society Annual Conference
"How Do African American School-Aged Children Make Independent Food Choices?" Fallon Jones-Lemmons, PhD. Poster Presentation. Abstract accepted for the Fall 2023.
Duke Pediatrics Research Retreat
"How Do African American School-Aged Children Make Independent Food Choices?" Fallon Jones-Jefferson, MS, RN, APHN. Virtual poster presentation. Abstract accepted for the Spring 2020.
Interprofessional Health Showcase
"How Do African American School-Aged Children Make Independent Food Choices?" Fallon Jones-Jefferson, MS, RN, APHN. Virtual poster presentation. Abstract accepted for the Spring 2020.
Work Experience
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Education
August 2018 – May 2023
Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Texas at Austin
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August 2015 – May 2018
Masters of Advanced Public Health Nursing
University of North Dakota
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June 2011—December 2013
Bachelors of Nursing
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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August 2004—December 2008
Bachelors of Mathematics and Natural Science
Thomas Edison State College
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CV
About Fallon - Evolve Career Coach
November 2022- Current
Associate Outcomes Researcher
ICON, Plc
As a qualitative researcher I collaborated on the development of research materials, including study protocols and interview guides, proposals, QAPs, grey research, and comprehensive literature reviews. I led and facilitated in-depth qualitative interviews with diverse stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, and clinical experts. I performed rigorous qualitative data analysis using industry-standard software tools such as MaxQDA, Atlas.ti, and NVIVO. I have managed clinical trials developing eCOAs, and COAs through CIUT/CDUT methodologies. I have collected and performed data analyses parsed by several methodologies, such as thematic analysis and grounded theory. I contributed to the drafting, review, and refinement of client deliverable reports, proposals, and peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts—with precision and clarity. I demonstrated advanced proficiency in scientific research methodologies, coupled with strong doctoral level written and oral communication skills in English.
I exhibited exceptional attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work cohesively within multidisciplinary teams. I applied extensive experience in applied research across academic, healthcare, and commercial settings, with a specialization in qualitative research design (coding) and interpretive analysis.
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I effectively managed workloads in alignment with project scope, timelines, and quality benchmarks. I served as a subject matter expert in patient-centered outcomes research, particularly in pediatric populations and rare disease. I maintained a thorough understanding of global health economic and outcomes research principles and demonstrate familiarity with both foundational and contemporary literature. I possessed working knowledge of regulatory and scientific guidance, including FDA and EMA guidelines, FDA qualification processes, dossier structures, and ISPOR Task Force publications. I have also crossed the borders of qualitative research to include rater training. I am a rater trainer on a study that spans over 15 countries. My over 16 years of nursing gave me a strong foundation on the medical aspect of studies and was often time relied on by my team when confronted with medical processes.
January 2023- November 2025
Adjunct Faculty
Galen College of Nursing
A professor's responsibilities include reviewing and improving syllabi, understanding students' needs, developing engaging lesson plans, and ensuring the relevant learning resources are available. Professors are able to evaluate student performance and address any issues promptly.
Professors prepare assessments that enrich and challenge students. Professors teach and foster relationships with students from different cultural and economic backgrounds.
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Develop, deliver, and review course material and syllabi.
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Create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
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Set up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
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Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback.
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Provide extra support to students who require it and schedule consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
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Answer students' questions and provide feedback on assignments or essay drafts.
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Assist other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments.
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Recommend additional readings or advice to students as required.
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Keep up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons.
July 21- Jan 22
Nurse Consultant
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
The Nurse Consultant position functions as a Clinical Research Coordinator, clinical trials patient educator, and primary contact for research participants. This includes patient recruitment and screening, patient care, data collection and interpretation. The Nurse Consultant will work closely with the PIs and physicians in the office and will run all aspects of the assigned clinical trials and clinical trial nursing responsibilities. The Nurse Consultant will maintain a thorough understanding of clinical trial protocol adherence and will also be responsible for IRB submission, study start up, patient education and conducting study visits. This position will provide research nursing support, research coordination, blood draws and IV placement as needed along with other duties related to research study visits and patient care.
January 22- November 22
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
WAKE RESEARCH
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator functions as a clinical trials patient educator and primary contact for research participants. Including patient recruitment and screening, patient care, data collection, and interpretation. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator works closely with the PIs and physicians in the office and will run all aspects of the assigned clinical trials and clinical trial nursing responsibilities. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator maintains a thorough understanding of clinical trial protocol adherence and will also be responsible for IRB submission, study start-up, patient education, and conducting study visits. Provides research nursing support, research coordination, blood draws, and IV placement as needed, along with other duties related to research study visits and patient care. Update CRFs to protocol amendments. Aid in source creation. Prepare for auditor and monitor visits. Prepare lab specimens for shipment. This role maintains confidentiality and strict guidelines for the protection of human subjects, follows FDA and ICH guidelines, and assists in the training of new research coordinators on all aspects of clinical trials.
January 2022- June 2023
PN Faculty
ECPI UNIVERSITY
A professor's responsibilities include reviewing and improving syllabi, understanding students' needs, developing engaging lesson plans, and ensuring the relevant learning resources are available. Professors are able to evaluate student performance and address any issues promptly.
Professors prepare assessments that enrich and challenge students. Professors teach and foster relationships with students from different cultural and economic backgrounds.
Develop, deliver, and review course material and syllabi.
Create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
Set up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback.
Provide extra support to students who require it and schedule consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
Answer students' questions and provide feedback on assignments or essay drafts.
Assist other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments.
Recommend additional readings or advice to students as required.
Keep up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons.
July 2021- Jan 2022
Nurse Consultant
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
The Nurse Consultant position functions as a Clinical Research Coordinator, clinical trials patient educator, and primary contact for research participants. This includes patient recruitment and screening, patient care, data collection and interpretation. The Nurse Consultant will work closely with the PIs and physicians in the office and will run all aspects of the assigned clinical trials and clinical trial nursing responsibilities. The Nurse Consultant will maintain a thorough understanding of clinical trial protocol adherence and will also be responsible for IRB submission, study start up, patient education and conducting study visits. This position will provide research nursing support, research coordination, blood draws and IV placement as needed along with other duties related to research study visits and patient care.
January 2021- April 2021
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Coordinate the evaluation of new patients and donors entering the Duke Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant (PSCT/PBMT) system and serve as an ongoing clinical expert to patients and families.
Screen all patient referrals for appropriateness of PSCT/PBMT (in collaboration with the MD); assess availability of donors and screen as applicable. Schedule new patients for initial consultation with PBMT attending physicians and team members. Schedule and coordinate all necessary diagnostic and laboratory tests for pre-transplant work-up; obtain results and document appropriately; schedule work-ups specific to disease entity. Assess, schedule and coordinate patient/donor home health needs. Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to evaluate patient/donor results; collaborate findings with healthcare team. Arrange necessary pre-transplant surgical, interventional and diagnostic procedures including central line placement; coordinate other procedures with nurse practitioner and healthcare team. Complete all pre-transplant teaching prior to admission for transplantation. Participate in discharge plan of care at time of work-up. Telephone triage including, but not limited to: new patient referrals, general inquiries and long-term follow-up. Role models competence in advanced nursing skills. Assists staff in the development of innovative, cost effective programs or protocols of care. Assesses the quality and effectiveness of interdisciplinary, intra- agency, and inter-agency communication and collaboration. Establishes collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care, and clinical excellence. Facilitates intra-agency and inter-agency communication. Provides leadership for establishing, improving, and sustaining collaborative relationships to meet clinical needs. Practices collegially with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team so that all providers' unique contributions to health outcomes will be enhanced. Determines nursing practice and system interventions that will promote patient, family and community safety. Uses effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. Provides leadership in maintaining a supportive and healthy work environment. Collaborates in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care.
April 2020- January 2021
Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Sentara Hospital
As a Registered Nurse (RN) I was responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. Managed patient care needs through accurate assessment and analysis of data enabling the creation of interdisciplinary care plans that use targeted interventions, critical thinking, judgment, and nursing expertise to achieve patient-determined outcomes or evaluate and redesign the plan of care to keep the patient moving toward achieving the patient's desired health status. Practiced ethically in a manner congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion. Contributed to quality improvement and integrated, evidence-based and research findings into practice. Lead within practice setting and profession; supported the evaluation of practice. Utilized appropriate resources to plan, provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible in a safe and healthy manner.
October 2018- April 2022
Charge Registered Nurse
St. David's Hospital in Georgetown
Administered care for the low-risk obstetrical patient having a surgical procedure in the Labor & Delivery Operating Suite. Assisted with the care of the newborn at deliveries. Maintained skills in neonatal resuscitation. Circulated in the operating room/PACU, providing routine and emergency procedures. Demonstrated assessment skills in both high-risk and low-risk obstetrical patients. Recognition of maternal and/or fetal problems and report to the physician. Assisted with the transfer of newborns to another facility when indicated. Provided emotional support and assists in contracting the Pregnancy Loss Support Group for parents/significant others experiencing grief due to newborn condition at birth, parental separation from newborn, neonatal death, or fetal demise. Demonstrated knowledge and provided support to natural mothers, agencies, and foster or adoptive parents when a newborn is for adoption.
September 2013- October 2018
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Administered care for the high-risk obstetrical patient having a surgical procedure in the Labor & Delivery Operating Suite. Assisted with the care of the newborn at deliveries. Maintained skills in neonatal resuscitation. Circulated in the operating room/PACU providing routine and emergency procedures. Demonstrated assessment skills in both high-risk and low-risk obstetrical patients. Recognition of maternal and/or fetal problems and report to the physician. Assisted with the transfer of newborns to another facility when indicated. Provided emotional support and assisted in contracting the Pregnancy Loss Support Group for parents/significant others experiencing grief due to newborn condition at birth, parental separation from newborn, neonatal death, or fetal demise. Demonstrated knowledge and provided support to natural mothers, agencies, and foster or adoptive parents when a newborn is for adoption
January 2009- May 2011
Advanced Medical Assistant-Mental Health
Veteran Affairs Medical Hospital
Served as a high-level administrative subject matter expert within the Suicide Prevention Program. Involved advanced scheduling, consult management, community events, and coordinating care for veterans.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
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Complex Scheduling & Clinic Management: Managed patient scheduling for mental health services, including scheduling, canceling, and re-scheduling appointments, and adjusting clinic grids based on staffing or patient needs.
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Consult & Order Management: Interpreted and verifies provider orders, manages the lifecycle of consults, and ensures compliance with VA scheduling directives.
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Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Participated in daily huddles to plan and manage patient care, collaborating with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nursing staff.
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Administrative Support: Handled patient check-in/check-out, updates demographic and insurance information, manages Electronic Wait Lists (EWL), and processes Return to Clinic (RTC) orders.
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Patient Communication & Coordination: Acted as a liaison between veterans and clinical staff, responding to secure messages via MyHealtheVet, telephone calls, and incoming faxes.
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Data Management: Utilized advanced features of Electronic Health Records (EHR) ​
May 2000- January 2009
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
Deployed in a wartime environment serving as a key leader responsible for the operational readiness, clinical management, and, if necessary, field, dental care of personnel. Demonstrated high-level clinical skills with, administrative management, supply chain logistics, and NCO leadership in high-stress, austere conditions.
Core Responsibilities (Wartime Deployment & Clinic Management)
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Clinic Management (NCOIC): Managed day-to-day operations of a Dental Treatment Facility (DTF) or field clinic, establishing work priorities, schedules, and maintaining high standards of care.
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Clinical Assistance: Assisted dentists in four-handed dentistry, including complex oral surgery, endodontics, oral examinations, and emergency extractions.
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Preventive & Diagnostic Care: Performed Dental radiography (X-rays), dental cleanings (prophylaxis), and, administrative, preventive, dentistry, as part of, unit, readiness,.
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Field Operations: Supervised the, setup, maintenance, and, teardown, of, field, dental, equipment, and, dental, shelters,.
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Logistics/Supply: Accountable for, specialized, dental, equipment, valued, over, $350,000–$900,000, and, ordered, stored, and, managed, all, dental, supplies,.
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Infection Control: Enforced stringent, sterilization, protocols, and, hazardous, waste, disposal, in, accordance, with, JCAHO (Joint Commission) standards.
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NCO Leadership & Combat Readiness
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Soldier Training: Trained and mentored junior enlisted Soldiers in, technical, skills, and, combat, medical, procedures.
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Unit Readiness: Maintained the dental readiness of, deploying, units, by, identifying, and, repairing, dental, defects, that, could, cause, non-battle, injuries,.
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Personnel Management: Evaluated, performance, counseled, subordinates, and, prepared, performance, reports,.
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Area Support: Provided, Echelon, II, dental, support, to, forward, operating, bases, (FOBs), treating, U.S. forces, coalition, partners, and, contracted, personnel,.
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Key Accomplishments
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Led a dental clinic during a 6-month deployment, maintaining a 95% dental readiness rate for 3,500 personnel.
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Managed a $900k+ supply account and set up, mobile dental units to, provide, emergency, treatment, in, austere, conditions.
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Mentored 4 junior soldiers, resulting in 2 being accepted into specialized NCO training.
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Assisted in, over, 500, emergency, dental, procedures, in, support, of, Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Professional Affiliations
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Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Epsilon Theta Chapter
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Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Tau Chapter
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NAACP
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Texas Exes, Lifetime Member
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Texas Nurses Association
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North Carolina Nurses Association