WEBVTT 00:00:04.565 --> 00:00:07.399 position:50% align:middle - [Announcer] 2020 R. Louise McManus Award. 00:00:10.050 --> 00:00:15.550 position:50% align:middle Throughout her illustrious regulatory career, Lori Scheidt has made sustained and significant 00:00:15.550 --> 00:00:22.173 position:50% align:middle contributions to the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. 00:00:22.608 --> 00:00:28.010 position:50% align:middle She has played an active leadership role at both NCSBN and the Missouri Board of Nursing. 00:00:28.010 --> 00:00:34.073 position:50% align:middle She has been board staff for more than 30 years, serving as executive director for the last 18. 00:00:34.695 --> 00:00:40.110 position:50% align:middle She has also served in various leadership roles at NCSBN, including her current position 00:00:40.110 --> 00:00:42.140 position:50% align:middle as Area II director. 00:00:42.140 --> 00:00:46.680 position:50% align:middle Lori continually strives to improve nursing regulation across the nation. 00:00:46.680 --> 00:00:52.040 position:50% align:middle She has worked with other boards of nursing to foster academic pathways for streamlined recognition 00:00:52.040 --> 00:00:57.810 position:50% align:middle of military education, service, and experience toward nurse licensure. 00:00:57.810 --> 00:01:03.290 position:50% align:middle Under her direction, the Air Force 4N051 training is now academically 00:01:03.290 --> 00:01:07.820 position:50% align:middle recognized as board-approved practical nurse education. 00:01:07.820 --> 00:01:13.340 position:50% align:middle More than 100 airmen have been licensed as practical nurses in her state since the inception of this 00:01:13.340 --> 00:01:15.364 position:50% align:middle program in 2017. 00:01:15.364 --> 00:01:21.030 position:50% align:middle She is also a trailblazer with her recent work on NCSBN's fraud detection committee. 00:01:21.030 --> 00:01:25.630 position:50% align:middle Critical to public safety, her diligent work to detect fraudulent nursing 00:01:25.630 --> 00:01:32.110 position:50% align:middle education transcripts or verification and licensure applications has prevented licensure of impostors 00:01:32.110 --> 00:01:34.520 position:50% align:middle on many occasions. 00:01:34.520 --> 00:01:38.810 position:50% align:middle While serving as vice-chair of the Nurse Licensure Compact Executive Committee, 00:01:38.810 --> 00:01:44.530 position:50% align:middle she was integral in the development of toolkits to assist states with implementing the compact. 00:01:44.530 --> 00:01:51.520 position:50% align:middle She is a dedicated and generous mentor and always willing to assist new EOs and board staff in the 00:01:51.520 --> 00:01:53.950 position:50% align:middle transition to their roles. 00:01:53.950 --> 00:01:59.612 position:50% align:middle She inspires leaders to work together, aligns processes, and works collaboratively to support 00:01:59.612 --> 00:02:03.370 position:50% align:middle and promote excellence in nursing practice and regulation. 00:02:03.370 --> 00:02:08.640 position:50% align:middle Her work extends to bringing boards of other health-related disciplines together to find decisive 00:02:08.640 --> 00:02:13.620 position:50% align:middle ways to foster patient safety and to streamline processes. 00:02:13.620 --> 00:02:18.940 position:50% align:middle As a progressive thinker, she recognizes the ability of NCSBN's Nursys database 00:02:18.940 --> 00:02:25.790 position:50% align:middle and the e-Notify system to enhance regulatory excellence and has tirelessly championed it. 00:02:25.790 --> 00:02:35.450 position:50% align:middle In Missouri, 94% of registered nurses participate in e-Notify, and overall 90% of all nurses are enrolled. 00:02:35.450 --> 00:02:41.210 position:50% align:middle Missouri's participation is now utilized to gain valuable nursing workforce data that is essential 00:02:41.210 --> 00:02:47.240 position:50% align:middle to addressing issues regarding access to care and nursing shortages in the state. 00:02:47.240 --> 00:02:54.320 position:50% align:middle Lori personifies the concept of exceptional service, leadership, integrity, and commitment, 00:02:54.320 --> 00:03:00.250 position:50% align:middle matched with an unending dedication to protect the public and support collaboration. 00:03:00.250 --> 00:03:03.160 position:50% align:middle It is for these reasons she was honored with the R. 00:03:03.160 --> 00:03:05.781 position:50% align:middle Louise McManus Award in 2020. 00:03:08.792 --> 00:03:12.210 position:50% align:middle - [Lori] I'm extremely honored to accept this award. 00:03:12.210 --> 00:03:16.590 position:50% align:middle Thank you to those who nominated me and the awards committee. 00:03:16.590 --> 00:03:23.300 position:50% align:middle Thank you to Dr. David Benton and his exceptional NCSBN team who are true visionaries, 00:03:23.300 --> 00:03:27.880 position:50% align:middle carving new pathways to nursing regulation excellence. 00:03:27.880 --> 00:03:32.270 position:50% align:middle Through this organization, we are able to share our collective wisdom 00:03:32.270 --> 00:03:34.640 position:50% align:middle to make rich decisions. 00:03:34.640 --> 00:03:41.050 position:50% align:middle I'm humbled when I reflect on the many leaders that have received this award before me. 00:03:41.050 --> 00:03:45.170 position:50% align:middle I'm lucky to count them as friends and mentors. 00:03:45.170 --> 00:03:57.250 position:50% align:middle Libby Lund, Gloria Damgaard, Mary Blubaugh, Julie George, Rula Harb, Myra Broadway, Betsy Houchen, 00:03:57.250 --> 00:04:06.150 position:50% align:middle Sandy Evans, Faith Fields, Shirley Brekken, Joey Ridenour, and Kathy Thomas. 00:04:06.150 --> 00:04:09.900 position:50% align:middle I can never thank you enough for your support and guidance. 00:04:09.900 --> 00:04:17.480 position:50% align:middle You and many other fellow regulators helped me succeed, and I am grateful to all of you. 00:04:17.480 --> 00:04:24.030 position:50% align:middle Very few things in life are entirely the work of just one person, and this is no exception. 00:04:24.030 --> 00:04:30.190 position:50% align:middle I work with the talented Missouri team that identify opportunities, suggest solutions, 00:04:30.190 --> 00:04:34.870 position:50% align:middle and are proactive in this ever-changing regulatory world. 00:04:34.870 --> 00:04:41.730 position:50% align:middle I would like to thank my dad who taught me the value of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance. 00:04:41.730 --> 00:04:47.500 position:50% align:middle My husband Earl and son Preston who support me in this work I love. 00:04:47.500 --> 00:04:52.150 position:50% align:middle Every time I look at this award, I will be reminded of this moment, 00:04:52.150 --> 00:04:55.910 position:50% align:middle how much it means to me, and it will serve as motivation to continue 00:04:55.910 --> 00:04:56.945 position:50% align:middle this important work. 00:04:56.945 --> 00:04:59.051 position:50% align:middle Thank you all so very much.