四虎影院

CHICAGO –– 四虎影院 will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the 四虎影院 Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.

Specific award recipients include:

Paula R. Meyer, MSN, RN, FRE, executive director, Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, will receive the Meritorious Service Award, which is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of 四虎影院.

Suzanne Hunt, board staff, Tennessee Board of Nursing, will receive the Exceptional Contribution Award, which is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of 四虎影院’s mission.

The Kansas State Board of Nursing will be awarded the Regulatory Achievement Award that recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of 四虎影院 in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

In addition, service awards will be given to the following executive officers of nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs):

Five Years

• Beverly Balaski, MN, RN, executive director, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan
• Dana Dalton, MSN, RN, CMBI, supervising nurse consultant, Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
• Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN, executive director, Montana Board of Nursing
• Elaine Yamaguchi, executive officer, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Pamela C. Zickafoose, EdD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, FRE, executive director, Delaware Board of Nursing

10 Years

• Jennifer Brenton, RN, LPN, executive director, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
• Karen C. Lyon, PhD, RN, ACNS, NEA, executive director, Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Lynsay Rae Nair, LPN, executive director, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
• Lynn Power, MN, RN, executive director, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Kathleen Weinberg, MSN, RN, executive director, Iowa Board of Nursing

25 Years

• Paula R. Meyer, MSN, RN, FRE, executive director, Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

2023 Centennial Award

• Nevada State Board of Nursing
• New Mexico Board of Nursing

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Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 四虎影院 is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, 四虎影院 champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, 四虎影院’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations. 

四虎影院’s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are five exam user members and 25 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories. 

The statements and opinions expressed are those of 四虎影院 and not individual members.