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Kimberly Arnold, R.N.
Kimberly Arnold, R.N., acute care nurse practitioner in VUMC's Emergency Medicine Department, recently received the State Award of Excellence for Tennessee by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Each year the organization recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in practice, research, nurse practitioner education or community affairs.
Arnold was selected for her many accomplishments including serving as president of the Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
She will be honored during the AANP's 22nd national Conference in Indianapolis in June.