Sue Friedrichsen works as a staff RN at Howard County Medical Center in Central City, Nebraska. She has worked all areas of this critical access hospital over a twenty-three year time period. She also obtained special training in obstetrics and wound care to help care for special populations. She has advanced the practice of nursing in this critical access hospital through the skill and compassion she demonstrates in her daily work and in her community. She serves as a mentor to co-workers and is an active member of the Palmer EMT squad. She regularly volunteers at the Palmer Senior Center, providing foot care to attendees. She volunteers at the local school for hearing screens, lice checks, and other duties as assigned. Sue was nominated by Kathy Bowman, RN, the co-Director of Nursing at Howard County Medical Center.