WEBVTT 00:00:03.000 --> 00:00:06.118 position:50% align:middle - [Announcer] 2020 Meritorious Service Award. 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:14.130 position:50% align:middle Known to all as a problem-solver, Adrian Guerrero is often called in when issues arise 00:00:14.130 --> 00:00:19.784 position:50% align:middle in the technology or operations arena, but his expertise does not end there. 00:00:19.784 --> 00:00:23.875 position:50% align:middle He is a well-respected on the state and national level. 00:00:23.875 --> 00:00:29.316 position:50% align:middle He often serves as a mentor, earning praise for his accessibility and willingness 00:00:29.316 --> 00:00:31.352 position:50% align:middle to listen to issues and concerns. 00:00:31.352 --> 00:00:34.701 position:50% align:middle He proactively reaches out to other states. 00:00:34.701 --> 00:00:43.050 position:50% align:middle If he recognizes they need assistance or guidance, Adrian has served as NCSBN Area II Director and now 00:00:43.050 --> 00:00:46.843 position:50% align:middle holds the position of NCSBN treasurer on the board of directors. 00:00:46.843 --> 00:00:51.631 position:50% align:middle But his dedication to NCSBN goes back more than a decade. 00:00:51.631 --> 00:00:56.499 position:50% align:middle He has served on committees and is a presenter at many conferences. 00:00:56.499 --> 00:01:04.450 position:50% align:middle He networks with other groups and associations and to promote NCSBN, discovering ways to bring boards and 00:01:04.450 --> 00:01:10.278 position:50% align:middle other healthcare disciplines together to find decisive approaches to foster public protection. 00:01:10.278 --> 00:01:18.010 position:50% align:middle Due to his leadership, Kansas has won several awards, including national recognition for Innovative and 00:01:18.010 --> 00:01:19.920 position:50% align:middle Efficient E-Government Licensing. 00:01:19.920 --> 00:01:26.520 position:50% align:middle He was instrumental in getting the Nurse Licensure Compact passed and testified at the state level 00:01:26.520 --> 00:01:28.972 position:50% align:middle to showcase high performance of the board. 00:01:28.972 --> 00:01:32.702 position:50% align:middle He also helped develop the Alexa Skill App. 00:01:32.702 --> 00:01:39.079 position:50% align:middle Because Adrian has made a positive impact and significant contributions to the purposes of NCSBN, 00:01:39.079 --> 00:01:46.192 position:50% align:middle including its mission and vision, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in 2020. 00:01:48.444 --> 00:01:52.741 position:50% align:middle - [Adrian] It's with great appreciation that I appear before you today, albeit virtually, 00:01:52.741 --> 00:01:54.649 position:50% align:middle to receive this incredible honor. 00:01:54.649 --> 00:01:59.682 position:50% align:middle I'm so humbled that some of my colleagues felt I deserved this nomination and took time to prepare it. 00:01:59.682 --> 00:02:02.306 position:50% align:middle And, wow, what an amazing ride it's been. 00:02:02.306 --> 00:02:07.330 position:50% align:middle I'd like to thank the NCSBN Awards committee for your hard work of selecting from a list 00:02:07.330 --> 00:02:11.590 position:50% align:middle of outstanding candidates, and congratulations to all the other award recipients, 00:02:11.590 --> 00:02:14.831 position:50% align:middle who each had outstanding achievements that benefited the membership. 00:02:14.831 --> 00:02:19.663 position:50% align:middle I'd like to extend a special thank you to the two executive officers I've worked for. 00:02:19.663 --> 00:02:25.068 position:50% align:middle Twenty-one years ago, the exec at the time, Mary Blubaugh, took a chance on a young computer tech 00:02:25.068 --> 00:02:29.528 position:50% align:middle and allowed me to reach for the stars and become involved with state and national committees. 00:02:29.528 --> 00:02:32.219 position:50% align:middle She was a friend and a model leader. 00:02:32.219 --> 00:02:37.890 position:50% align:middle Also, I'd like to thank the current exec, Carol Moreland, for her leadership and for allowing me 00:02:37.890 --> 00:02:43.053 position:50% align:middle to continue to push the envelope with new ideas and expand on my personal and professional goals. 00:02:43.053 --> 00:02:44.169 position:50% align:middle Thank you both very much. 00:02:45.269 --> 00:02:50.310 position:50% align:middle I'd also like to thank the Kansas Board Members for your support and allowing me to continue to contribute 00:02:50.310 --> 00:02:51.383 position:50% align:middle to our field of work. 00:02:51.383 --> 00:02:56.482 position:50% align:middle And I'd like to recognize the dedicated and hardworking staff members of the Kansas State Board of Nursing. 00:02:56.482 --> 00:03:00.550 position:50% align:middle Their dedication to our mission is what makes my service possible. 00:03:00.550 --> 00:03:06.031 position:50% align:middle I'm eternally grateful to those who have contributed to my NCSBN journey. 00:03:06.031 --> 00:03:12.280 position:50% align:middle To my friends, the mentors and the NCSBN staff who saw something in me and took time to invest in my 00:03:12.280 --> 00:03:18.092 position:50% align:middle professional evolution by pushing me to speak at conferences, getting involved with committees at NCSBN, 00:03:18.092 --> 00:03:20.945 position:50% align:middle I can't thank you all enough for all you've done for me. 00:03:20.945 --> 00:03:27.350 position:50% align:middle Those experiences helped me achieve my most pinnacle career accomplishment of having the honor of serving 00:03:27.350 --> 00:03:30.566 position:50% align:middle with some of the most dedicated, hardworking people I've ever known, 00:03:30.566 --> 00:03:33.773 position:50% align:middle the members of the NCSBN board of directors. 00:03:33.773 --> 00:03:39.150 position:50% align:middle Having the opportunity to serve alongside this elite group of individuals is something I'll cherish for the 00:03:39.150 --> 00:03:40.253 position:50% align:middle rest of my days. 00:03:40.253 --> 00:03:46.749 position:50% align:middle I extend a sincere heartfelt thank you to all of you for the amazing work you do and I tip my cap to each 00:03:46.749 --> 00:03:51.116 position:50% align:middle of you for your efforts to further our vision of leading regulatory excellence worldwide. 00:03:52.310 --> 00:03:55.484 position:50% align:middle And most importantly, I'd like to thank my family for your love and support; 00:03:55.484 --> 00:03:58.822 position:50% align:middle in particular, my loving wife of 25 years, Darcie. 00:03:58.822 --> 00:04:02.116 position:50% align:middle She's made this all possible for me to do this. 00:04:02.116 --> 00:04:07.240 position:50% align:middle She took time off her career to raise our two sons, and there's no doubt that she laid the foundation 00:04:07.240 --> 00:04:09.486 position:50% align:middle for our children to become the people they are today. 00:04:09.486 --> 00:04:14.309 position:50% align:middle And they both are starting their exciting lives, and we cherish everything we've learned from them. 00:04:14.309 --> 00:04:17.935 position:50% align:middle And lastly I'd like to dedicate this award to my mother and father. 00:04:17.935 --> 00:04:22.320 position:50% align:middle I am grateful for all they instilled in me, for modeling the concept of hard work 00:04:22.320 --> 00:04:23.886 position:50% align:middle and responsible citizenship. 00:04:23.886 --> 00:04:24.859 position:50% align:middle Thank you both. 00:04:25.805 --> 00:04:29.282 position:50% align:middle In closing, to all my colleagues, our work is far from over. 00:04:29.282 --> 00:04:32.831 position:50% align:middle What we've accomplished together has made a difference in many people's lives. 00:04:32.831 --> 00:04:36.410 position:50% align:middle So let's roll up our sleeves and continue this journey with more dedication than ever. 00:04:36.410 --> 00:04:37.145 position:50% align:middle Cheers.