State of Nevada

Nevada State Board of Nursing
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through effective nursing regulation . . ."

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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting
January 22-24, 2003 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of the Nevada State Board of Nursing was called to order by the President, Patty Shutt, LPN, at 9:05 a.m. on January 22, 2003 at the Grant Sawyer Building, Capitol Police Conference Room 1100, 555 E. Washington, Las Vegas, NV  89101.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT

Patricia Shutt, LPN, President

 MaryAnn Lambert, MSN, RN, Vice President

Helen Vos, MS, RN, Secretary

Cookie Bible, BSN, RNC, APN

Elena Lopez-Bowlan, MS, RN, APN, Member

Merle Lok, Consumer Member

Dorothy Perkins, CNA, Member

MEMBERS ABSENT

None

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Debra Scott, MS, RN, Executive Director

Donald S. Rennie, MSN, RN, AED for Licensure and Certification

Chris Sansom, RN, Associate Director for Practice

Sally Thresher, MSN, RN, Associate Director for Compliance

Teri Troke, Management Assistant (Jan 24, 2003 only)

Keith Marcher, Senior Deputy Attorney General

Gina Sessions, Board Counsel (Jan 23-24, 2003 only)

Cindy Kimball, Information Officer

Lee Bahr, Certified Court Reporter #173

 

OPEN FORUM

Mrs. Culpepper addressed the Board on behalf of her son, Charles R. Culpepper, RN.  She related to the Board her son’s nursing licensure history that began in 1989.  She requested the Board grant him an unrestricted license in order for him to pursue his goal of nursing on a missionary ship.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, identified as items:  A.1, C.1.a, D.2 a-d, f-h, k-o, q, D.3.a-f.  H. Vos recused on D.2.d.   MOTION CARRIED.

 

A.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

  1. Approval of minutes from Regular Board meetings for October 29-30, 2002 and Amended Minutes for September 18-20, 2002:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.  MOTION CARRIED.

  2. Discussion of Annual Retreat: Oral presentation by D. Scott.  Research on possible locations was presented.  The Executive Director was advised to seek additional information on David Walley’s, Genoa, Nevada.

  3. National Council of State Board of Nursing

    1. Certificate presentation:  Presentation, by D. Scott, to Bobbye Hicks, Senior Licensure Specialist, for her work on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Technical Services Subcommittee.

    2. Oral report from National Council of State Boards of Nursing Patient Safety Summit:  Oral presentation by C. Bible.  The array of excellent speakers discussed numerous patient safety issues such as the IOM study on medical errors and other health-related safety concerns.  The summit will be repeated this year then biennially thereafter.

  4. Oral report from CAC Annual Conference:  Oral presentation by C. Bible and C. Kimball.  It was noted a major focus of the conference was the desire for consumers to have greater input into the health care and nursing care they receive.  Bridging nursing education to nursing practice was also considered a major concern. 

  5. Progress report on FY priorities: Oral presentation by D. Scott, D. Rennie, C. Kimball and E. Lopez-Bowlan.  The progress reports of October 1-November 30, 2002 that have been incorporated into the existing document were discussed.  E. Lopez-Bowlan and C. Kimball discussed the Spanish-speaking outreach program and actions completed to date.  The Board’s established priorities have also been reflected in Board staff performance tools and evaluations.

  6. Statistics and trends:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  The report highlights selected statistics and trends related to the work of the Board.  Specific reporting periods have been established for different categories of statistics.  The report for the period of October 1-November 30, 2003 encompassed information on questions related to the topics of practice, staffing and discipline received by Board staff.

  7. Installation of Officers:  The outgoing Board officers of 2002 (C. Bible, President, P. Shutt, Vice President, and M. Lambert, Secretary) introduced themselves and passed their respective positions to the incoming officers of 2003 (P. Shutt, President, M. Lambert, Vice President, and H. Vos, Secretary). 

  8. Legislative update:  Oral presentation by K. Marcher and F. Hillerby.  The 2003 legislative session will have four new senators and 16 new assemblymen.  Hillerby discussed the focus of the legislative session and informed the Board its bill drafts related to mutual recognition and approval/accreditation of nursing schools have been submitted.  Hillerby suggested when speaking with legislators or legislative staff members, it is important for Board members to distinguish their positions on issues in their role as a Board member versus an individual role. 

  9. Discussion of Bill Draft Request 15-826, Enhance criminal penalty for assault of health care worker:  Oral presentation by S. Rush.  The current draft legislation will be applicable to 35 categories of health care workers.  There does not appear to be any opposition to this expansion of protection that is already afforded to other categories of workers, e.g., police, firemen, taxi cab drivers and bus drivers.  It was moved and seconded the language of BDR 15-826 be reviewed by the Board President, Senior Deputy Attorney General, and Legislative Liaison.  If the language is found appropriate, the Board will send a letter of support for the legislation to S. Rush.  MOTION CARRIED.

  10. Financial statements October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  Various financial line items were discussed. It was noted budgetary expenses are within the projections for the completion of the first two quarters of FY 2002/2003. 

  11. Discussion of UCCSN doubling enrollment plan:  Oral presentation by D. Begley, RN, Nurse Executive, Nursing Institute of Nevada, Nevada Hospital Association.  A review of the plan’s history and methods of supporting data were discussed.  It was noted that the plan may not double enrollment at each campus but seeks to double the total number of nursing students system-wide.  A handout was provided summarizing the faculty-student ratios of other boards of nursing.  This information was presented to the Board and discussed in relation to the supporting data of the doubling enrollment plan.  NHA supports the current ratio of 8 students to 1 faculty and Ms. Begley noted some hospitals prefer an even lower faculty-student ratio to promote patient safety. 

  12. Access to Public Information Policy proposed revision:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  Based on NRS 632.405, 629.061 and 239.012, there is a need to revise the existing policy, specifically to protect licensee/certificate holder confidentiality and privileged information from disclosure to the public.  It was moved and seconded to approve the proposed policy as written.  MOTION CARRIED.

  13. Discussion of Fingerprint Policy and Extension of Temporary License for Certificate:  Oral presentation by D. Rennie.  Fingerprint processing fees paid to the Nevada Criminal Repository will increase from $39 to $45 on February 3, 2003.  Numerous licensure and certification applicants will be affected by this increase.  It was moved and seconded to approve staff recommendations for revisions to the policy on extension of temporary licenses/certificates and the policy on fingerprinting.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

B.     LICENSURE PROGRAMS:  No business

 

C.     CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS: 

  1. Nursing Assistant

a.       Ratification of approved CNA program survey(s):  Approved under the Consent Agenda. 

  1. Advanced practice

b.      Appointment to Advanced Practice Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded to appoint Richard Null, MS, RN and to reappoint Patricia Brown, MS, RN, APN; Amy Booth, MSN, RN, APN; and Mary Leondike, MSN, RN, APN.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

D.    DISCIPLINE PROGRAMS

  1. Applications (initial and renewal) in question:

a.       Alexander, Glenda, LPN10122:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and order an evaluation by the Disability Advisory Committee. Applicant to follow recommendations of Disability Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Bechtol, Katherine, LPN01614:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board issue the applicant a license with limitations pursuant to NRS 632.307. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to use her nursing judgment to practice safely in accordance with her limitations. Unsafe practice is considered unprofessional conduct and is subject to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 632. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Betsinger, Pamela, RN Applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Branch, Amber, CNA011118:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification and issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for two years pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Hilton, Wanda, LPN09135:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and lift the Order of Suspension. MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Cheatham, Phillip, RN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

g.       Rheubottom, Judith, LPN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for one year pursuant to NRS 632.320 (12) action in another state. MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Daviss, Sharon, RN Applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Dieron, Fely, RN28075: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and issue an Order of Probation (Non-disciplinary) pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

j.        Dyches, Beverly, RN12777, APN00086: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board continue the application to a future Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED

k.      Garza, Leonard, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Geronilla, Candace, RN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Zuniga, Nancy, RN08345: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure, and the Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application, and (12) discipline in another state. MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Haefner, David, RN08665, CRNA000001: It was moved and seconded the Board continue the application to a future Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

o.      Jones, Carol, RN08997, APN00288: It was moved and seconded the Board continue the application to a future Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

p.      Larsen, James, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification, and issue an Order for Probation (Disciplinary) for five years pursuant to NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances. MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Lococo, Young, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

r.        Magdaleno, Michele, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

s.       Marrero, Rita, RN06718, APN00054: It was moved and seconded the Board continue the application to a future Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

t.        Joho, Steven, RN27131, LPN08085: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure, and accept an Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for five years for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions, and (5) controlled substances. MOTION CARRIED.

u.       Moore, Maryetta, CNA applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

v.       Withey, Julie, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

w.     Nacca, Thomas, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for Certified Nursing Assistant. MOTION CARRIED.

x.       Nunez, Dante, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification with the following restriction. The Respondent must complete a non-home study Anger Management course within six months. MOTION CARRIED.

y.       Whitehead, Veronica, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for Certified Nursing Assistant.  MOTION CARRIED.

z.       Rosales, Harim, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

aa.   Thomas, Carmella, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

 

  1. Informal settlements:

a.       Bollea, Marcia, RN21400: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violating a Board order, and NAC 632.890 (18) diversion.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Eckl, Joseph, RN33414: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (2) practicing beyond scope, and (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Gaunt, Ruenee, CNA001691: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine drug screen.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

d.      Hornbuckle, Gwynne, RN16033: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violating a Board order.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

e.       Johnson, Julie, RN023681: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Fine for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without a license. M. Lambert recused herself. MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Jones, Barbara, RN07028:  Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violating a Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

g.       Kephart, John, RN26100: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and (11) falsified information to obtain controlled substances, and NAC 632.890 (2) practicing beyond scope, (16) failing to document controlled substances, and (21) obtaining prescription medications without a prescription, and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

h.       Kovarik, Lisa, RN25326: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violation of Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

i.         Lancry, Beatrice, CNA010412: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (17) borrowing money from a patient.  MOTION CARRIED.

j.        O’Neil, Jimmie, LPN11591: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards. MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Palacio, Hasani, RN27190: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (2) practicing beyond scope, (24) failure to collaborate, and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

l.         Schroeder, Jill, RN32328: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violation of Board order, and NAC 632.890 (18) diverting. M Lambert recused herself. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

m.     Smith, Steven, RN30724: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, and (14) violation of Board order, and NAC 632.890 (18) diverting. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

n.       Wilson, Elizabeth, RN28783: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (18) diverting. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

o.      Smith, Joanne, RN31025: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (9) impaired ability to practice. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

p.      Bernecky, Kathleen, RN14989: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (2) beyond scope, and (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records. MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Gager, Lisa, CNA014075: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

 

 

  1. Completion of Probation:

a.       Beyers, Helen, RN27434: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

b.      Cox-Francis, Judith, LPN06989: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

c.       Hart, Danette, RN29674: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

d.      Jones, Hilary, RN14850: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

e.       McAllister, Wynette, RN06205: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

f.        Posten, Thomas, RN15921: Termination of probation approved under the consent agenda.

 

  1. Reinstatement of licensure/certification:  no business

 

  1. Formal administrative hearings:

a.       Removed

b.      Callahan, August, RN37622: Respondent’s legal counsel was present. It was moved and seconded the Board continue this item until March 2003 Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Clipp, Vicki, RN29406: Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded that the Board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents of the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded that the Board enter an order of revocation but stay the order for good cause subject to probation (Disciplinary) for a period of four years, pursuant to NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (35) failure to comply with conditions, limitation or restriction. MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Connelly, Nancy, CNA012360: Respondent was present with counsel. It was moved and seconded the Board continued this item until May 2003 Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Diggs, Johnny, LPN07579: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards. MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Removed

g.       Fragosa, Frances, CNA012943: It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, including the act found at NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without a certificate. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s certificate be suspended for a period of one year and order its surrender, and that Respondent be fined in the amount of $50. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED. Pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1)(c) it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual costs of this hearing including the costs incurred which are related to any assistance received from the Office of the Attorney General and payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. H. Voss recused herself. MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Huffman, Karen, RN36304: It was moved and seconded that the Board accept a Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (35) failure to comply with condition, limitation or restriction. MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Hutto, Erick, RN31880: It was moved and seconded that the Board accept a Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct. MOTION CARRIED.

j.        Jennings, Robin, RN25207: Respondent’s legal counsel was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board continue this item until May 2003 Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Mimnaugh, Tina, CNA002688:  Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (28) causing a patient harm. MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Pabon, Annemarie, CNA003558: It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, including the act found at NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s certificate be revoked and order its surrender. Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of one year. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED. Pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1)(c) it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual costs of this hearing including the costs incurred which are related to any assistance received from the Office of the Attorney General and payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Peters, Rebecca, LPN11622: Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents of the Stipulation of Facts that was received into evidence.  MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded that the Respondent’s license be suspended for violation of NRS 632.320 (12) discipline in another state. Respondent may not appear before the Nevada State Board of Nursing to request the suspension be lifted until documentation is received that she has completed the requirements of the Arkansas Board of Nursing. MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Roots, Deborah, CNA008848: It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

o.      Storer, Margaret, LPN11672: It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded that the Respondent’s license be revoked and order its surrender. Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of three years. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED. Pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1)(c) it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual costs of this hearing including the costs incurred which are related to any assistance received from the Office of the Attorney General and payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED.

p.      Susca, Lora, RN28039: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Temporary Voluntary Surrender of License Pending Hearing and continue the case. MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Tebault, Kesha, CNA014513:  Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of her stipulation to the amended facts in the Complaint and Notice of Hearing that has been received into evidence. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board enter an order of revocation but stay the order for good cause subject to probation for a period of two years, and Respondent must complete non-home study courses in Ethics, Patient Rights, and Role of the Nurse for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (38) professional boundaries. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED.

r.        Walston, Dennis, CNA005704: It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, including the acts found at NAC 632.890 (17)(a) soliciting or borrowing money from a patient, and (38) professional boundaries. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s certificate and order its surrender. Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of five years. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED. Pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1)(c) it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual costs of this hearing including the costs incurred which are related to any assistance received from the Office of the Attorney General and payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED.

 

  1. Board directed investigations:

a.       Washoe Medical Center Orthopedic Unit Nursing Services: It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Washoe Medical Center Orthopedic Unit Nursing Services. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      St. Mary’s Hospital Intensive Care Nursery Nursing Services: It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate St. Mary’s Hospital Intensive Care Nursery Nursing Services. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Denoncourt, James, RN34719: It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Denoncourt, James, RN34719. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Kolseth, Kathryn, RN21475: It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Kolseth, Kathryn, RN21475. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Pugsley, Brenda, RN19998, APN00491:  It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Pugsley, Brenda, RN19998, APN00491. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Ternes, Ebony, RN34964:  It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Ternes, Ebony, RN34964. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

g.       Evergreen at Pahrump Nursing Services: It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate Evergreen at Pahrump Nursing Services. M. Lambert and E. Lopez-Bowlan recused themselves. MOTION CARRIED.

 

  1. Ratification of staff denials – NRS 632.320 (1):

a.       Collins, Jodari, CNA applicant:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Donnelly, Shirley, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Hiatt, Jenith, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Villalba, Pablo, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Reid, Dion, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application. MOTION CARRIED.

 

  1. Ratification of staff denials – NRS 632.320 (2):

a.       Sanders, Valorie, CNA applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff denial, and accept the application for certification, and order probation (Disciplinary) for two years. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Price, Timothy, CNA002077: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification, based or violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies based on NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Rusher, Kelly, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

  1. Special Action:

    1. Policy related to NRS 632.320 (7)(e):  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the “Yes Answer Regarding Malpractice” policy with suggested changes. MOTION CARRIED.

 

E.     EDUCATION

  1. Update of Education Advisory Committee:  Oral presentation by D. Rennie

  2. Nursing Schools

a.       UNLV Nursing Program:  Oral presentation by D. Rennie.  A survey of the nursing program was conducted on November 12-13, 2002 by D. Rennie and P. Ratliff, MS, RN, Education Consultant, New Mexico State Board of Nursing.  Dr. R. Witt responded to questions from Board members.  It was moved and seconded to grant full approval to the Nursing Program of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the next four (4) years.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      UCLA Harbor FNP Program:  Removed from the agenda per request of the submitter.

 

F.      NURSING PRACTICE

  1. Proposed practice decision regarding cosmetic procedures:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  It was moved and seconded to adopt the proposed practice decision with the following revision:  add to #7 “physician who has the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the procedure, who is present at the site where the procedure is performed.”  MOTION CARRIED.

 

G.    SPECIAL ACTIONS:  No business

 

H.    CLOSING SUMMARY:  The overall Board meeting processes were reviewed and discussed by the Board members and staff.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2003.