The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), met virtually Aug. 12, 2020, to consider pertinent association business with its members. There were 60 member nursing regulatory bodies (MNRBs) represented by delegates.
Highlights of some of the significant actions approved by the MNRBs:
Elections to the Board of Directors:
NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee (LSC):
NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership.
The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2020 R. Louise McManus Award Recipient:
Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM
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This prestigious award is given only upon occasion that an individual with ethics, integrity and sincerity has demonstrated the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.
2020 Founders Award Recipient:
Elizabeth Lund, MSN, RN
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2020 Founders Award Recipient:
Carmen A. Catizone, MS, DPh, RPh
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The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2020 Meritorious Service Award Recipient:
Adrian Guerrero, CPM
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The Elaine Ellibee Award is granted to a member who has served as a board president within the past two years and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN.
2020 Elaine Ellibee Award Recipient:
Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN
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The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN’s mission.
2020 Exceptional Contribution Award Recipient:
Mary A. Baroni, PhD, RN
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The Distinguished Achievement Award is given to individuals whose contributions or accomplishments have impacted NCSBN’s mission and vision.
2020 Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient:
David Swankin, Esq.
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The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.
2020 Regulatory Achievement Award Recipient:
The North Carolina Board of Nursing
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The award is given in five-year increments to individuals serving in the Executive Officer role. No nomination is necessary for the Executive Officer Recognition Award as it is presented to Executive Officers based on his or her years of service in five-year increments.
Five Years of Service (left to right, top to bottom):
Peggy Benson, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC
Margaret Clifton, MS, RN-BC, CLNC
Kim Esquibel, PhD, MSN, MPA, RN
Laurie Janes, MSc, RN
Carole Mercier, MSc, RN, ASC (not pictured)
Phyllis Mitchell, MSN, RN
Stacey Pfenning, DNP, APRN, FNP, FAANP
Margaret Sesepasara, MS, RN (not pictured)
Lorena Silva, MSN-L, MBA, DNP, RN
Sue Smith, MAOL, RN
Katherine Stansfield, MN, RN
10 Years of Service (left to right, top to bottom):
Joe Baker, Jr.
Jim Cleghorn, MA
Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN
Lee Ann N. Teshima
15 Years of Service (left to right, top to bottom):
Betsy Houchen, JD, MS, RN
25 Years of Service (left to right, top to bottom):
Joey Ridenour, MN, RN, FAAN
Kathy Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN
35 Years of Service (left to right, top to bottom):
Elizabeth Lund, MSN, RN