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2024 Meritorious Service Award.

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Sue Tedford's more than two decades of service to the
Arkansas State Board of Nursing have been marked

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with passion, dedication, and a
relentless pursuit of excellence.

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She has worked tirelessly to promote regulatory
integrity and safeguard the public's well-being.

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She has embraced the privilege and responsibility
of advancing the mission and vision of NCSBN.

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Sue championed both the NLC and the ENLC in her state.

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She has been active and held leadership
roles, including chair, vice chair,

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and treasurer on the Nurse Licensure Compact
Administrator Organization and the NLC.

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Recognizing the importance of collaboration
and engagement with nurses in Arkansas,

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Sue spearheaded town hall meetings throughout
the state, giving nursing students and nursing

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professionals a public voice and fostered a
culture of inclusivity and transparency.

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She also helped establish the Center for Nursing in
Arkansas and was instrumental in APRNs getting full

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practice authority in the state.

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Through her active involvement on the NCSBN Board
of Directors, Sue has instilled a sense of purpose and

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pride within her board staff.

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Leading by example, she fosters mentorship and
has cultivated a supportive work environment that

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encourages and inspires regulatory engagement
at the local, state, and national levels.

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Sue's exceptional leadership and commitment to
regulatory excellence and public protection exemplify

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why she is the recipient of
the 2024 Meritorious Service Award.

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