The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc. (NCSBN) recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Providence, R.I., Aug. 14-16, 2013.

The Florida Board of Nursing was recognized for celebrating 100 years of nursing regulation in 2013. Lavigne Kirkpatrick, BS, RN, Board Chair, and Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, accepted a centennial plaque on behalf of the board in recognition of Florida’s years of service.