1.
Applications (initial and renewal in question):
a.
Warrum, Lena, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. It was moved
and seconded the Board deny the application for certification for violation
of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction, and order the denial become part of
the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all
appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED.
b.
Miller, Steven, RN applicant: Applicant
was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for
licensure. MOTION CARRIED.
c.
Knox, Judy, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.
d.
Catallozzi, Robert, CNA applicant:
Applicant was not present. It was moved and seconded the Board deny
the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal
conviction, and order the denial become part of the applicant’s permanent
record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION
CARRIED.
e.
Robinson, Willie, CNA applicant. Applicant was present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION
CARRIED.
f.
Waters, Synamon, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.
g.
Sturtevant, Robert, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was
moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification for
violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction, and order the denial
become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and
reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED.
h.
Neal, Lois, CNA 016154: Applicant
was present. It was moved and seconded the applicant be publicly reprimanded
and complete non-home study courses in nursing ethics and professional
boundaries for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction, and order
the reprimand become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be
published and reported to all appropriate agencies. MOTION CARRIED.
i.
Removed.
j.
Guillory, Connie, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. It was
moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification for
violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction and NRS 632.320 (12) action
in another state, and order the denial become part of the applicant’s
permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.
MOTION CARRIED.
k.
Luby, Patrick, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. Prior to issuance
of license, applicant must complete a chemical dependency evaluation and an
evaluation by the Disability Advisory Committee, and follow any
recommendations. MOTION CARRIED.
l.
Harrison, Chrisy, CNA applicant:
Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the
application for certification. MOTION
CARRIED.
m.
Taylor, Brian, RN
applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept
the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.
n.
Tuomy, Georgia, RN applicant: This
item was removed from the agenda.
o.
Benton, Joseph, RN applicant:. Applicant was not present. It was
moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and
Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal
conviction. M. A. Lambert recused herself. MOTION CARRIED.
p.
Williams, Donyale, LPN applicant:
Applicant was present. Agenda was corrected to reflect that applicant
is an LPN applicant and not an RN applicant. It was moved and seconded the
Board accept the application for licensure.
MOTION CARRIED.
q.
Prisella-Stanley, Linda, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was
moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION
CARRIED.
r.
Mitchell, Darlene, RN applicant:
Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the
application for licensure. MOTION
CARRIED.
s.
Nelson, Gary, RN applicant: Applicant was not present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.
MOTION CARRIED.
t.
Norman, Octavie, LPN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. Prior to
issuance of license, applicant must submit documentation of full payment of
restitution for his 1988 criminal conviction. MOTION CARRIED.
u.
Van Laecken, Martha, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was
moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. Prior to
issuance of license, applicant must complete an evaluation by the Disability
Advisory Committee and follow any recommendations. MOTION CARRIED.
v.
Balzer, Anna, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the application for certification and
Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal
conviction. MOTION CARRIED.
w.
Steenberg, Sarah, CNA applicant:
Applicant was not present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept
the application for certification. MOTION
CARRIED.
2.
Settlement agreements:
a.
Graves, Joann, CNA applicant: Agreement for Probation for violation
of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
b.
De Chene, Jr., Arnold, RN37734: Agreement for Monitoring for
violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances and/or alcohol, (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (18) diversion of equipment or
drugs. Accepted under the Consent Agenda. M. A. Lambert recused herself.
c.
Matha, Leona, RN26051: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS
632.320 (5) controlled substances and/or alcohol, (7) unprofessional
conduct, (14) failing to comply with Board order, and NAC 632.890 (35)
failing to comply. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
d.
Zwijac, Carolyn, RN32837: Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu of
Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled
substances and/or alcohol, (7) unprofessional conduct, (14) failing to
comply with Board order, and NAC 632.890 (18) diversion of equipment or
drugs, and (35) failing to comply. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
e.
Roberson, Tish, LPN09584: Contract for Temporary Voluntary Surrender
of License for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances and/or
alcohol, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (18) diversion of
equipment or drugs. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
f.
Walsh, James, RN21534: Agreement for Extension of Monitoring for
violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (20)
inaccurate recording, falsifying, and (27) customary standards. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
g.
Abaca, Alicia, RN35719: Agreement for Fine in the amount of $100.00
for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (36)
practicing without active license/certificate.
Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
h.
Balzer, Margaret, RN40890: It was moved and seconded to accept the
Agreement for Fine in the amount of $100.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without active
license/certificate. MOTION CARRIED. M. A. Lambert and D. K. Begley recused
themselves.
i.
Brandon, Shirley, CNA018638: Voluntary Surrender of Certificate in
Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive drug screen as
condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
j.
Braun (Wheatley), Elise, CNA012545: Agreement for Fine in the amount
of $50.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC
632.890 (36) practicing without active license/certificate. Accepted under
the Consent Agenda.
k.
Juan, Branton, CNA018582: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of
NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (2) practicing beyond
scope and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
l.
Jones, Nina, CNA011415: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS
632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate
recording, falsifying and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the
Consent Agenda.
m.
Ludolph, Howard, CNA012536: Voluntary Surrender of Certificate in
Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
n.
Palmer, Robin, RN40525: Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu of
Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional
conduct and NAC 632.890 (2) practicing beyond scope. Accepted under the
Consent Agenda.
o.
Storms, Dawna, RN43045: Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu of
Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional
conduct and NAC 632.890 (16) failing to properly document controlled
substances and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
p.
Adams, Allison, RN22539: Agreement for Fine in the amount of $100.00
for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board order.
Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
q.
Williams, Lynnette, RN27316: Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu
of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled
substances and/or alcohol and (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890
(16) failing to properly document controlled substances and (18) diversion
of equipment or drugs. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
r.
Hewes, Marilyn, RN41924: Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS
632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (16) failing to properly
document controlled substances, (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying, and
(27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
s.
King, Lisa, LPN Applicant: Agreement for Probation for violation of
NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
3.
Completion of probation:
a.
Bernecky, Kathleen, RN14989: Termination of Probation accepted under
the Consent Agenda.
b.
Susman, Diana, RN10665: Termination of Probation accepted under the
Consent Agenda.
c.
Hendriksen, Rebecca, RN16571: Termination of Probation accepted under
the Consent Agenda.
d.
Lim, Thelma, RN27822: Termination of Probation accepted under the
Consent Agenda.
e.
Beaumont, Denise, RN31676: Termination of Probation accepted under
the Consent Agenda.
4.
Reinstatement of licensure/certification:
a.
Kattenhorn, Mildred,
RN25860: Applicant was present.
It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and
the Agreement for Probation pursuant to NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional
conduct and NAC 632.890 (27)
customary standards of practice. MOTION CARRIED.
b.
Calder, Colleen, RN29038: Applicant
was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and the Agreement
for Probation pursuant to NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances and/or
alcohol and (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 832.890 (16) failing to
properly document controlled substances, and (18) diversion of equipment or
drugs. MOTION CARRIED.
5.
Formal administrative hearings:
a.
Kirk, Theresa, RN18617: 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 and Liability received into evidence for
violation of NRS 632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board order.
It was moved and seconded the Board order the Respondent’s current
probation be extended three (3) additional years, with monthly reports.
Further, the Board ordered the Respondent to cause her physician to
submit a written treatment plan, and submit her own plan of action to the
Board by June 15, 2005. Respondent
shall appear before the Board at the September 2005 meeting to report on her
compliance with the terms and conditions of probation.
It was moved and seconded that 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.
b.
Burns, Darlene, RN26197: 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 and Liability
received into evidence for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) failing to comply
with Board order. It was moved
and seconded the Board order the Respondent be placed on probation for a
period of three (3) years. It
was moved and seconded that 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.
c.
Abel, Leslie, RN44988: Respondent
was represented by counsel. It
was moved and seconded the Board accept the Contract for Temporary Voluntary
Surrender of License for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances
and (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (10) positive drug screen on
duty. MOTION CARRIED.
d.
Cage, Tina, LPN06097: Respondent
was not present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Probation for violation of
NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (11) positive drug
screen as condition of employment. MOTION
CARRIED.
e.
Caruncho, Cesar, CNA007071: Respondent
was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (28) causing harm to patient. It was moved and seconded the Board reprimand the Respondent
and order that he complete Board approved courses in patient’s rights,
legal ethics and handling difficult patients, all non-home study within one
(1) year. It was moved and seconded that the Board order the disciplinary
action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published
and reported to all appropriate agencies. Pursuant to NRS 622.400, it was
moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual attorney
fees and costs of the hearing, which are payable within one hundred twenty
(120) days from issuance of the actual costs.
MOTION CARRIED.
f.
Coronado, Trieste, LPN05864: Respondent
was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board deny the motion to dismiss the charges. It was moved and
seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (24) failing to collaborate with
health care team, and (27) customary standards of practice.
It was moved and seconded the Board fine the Respondent in the amount
of $100.00, reprimand the Respondent, and order that she complete Board
approved courses in legal ethics, the Nurse Practice Act, and critical
thinking, all non-home study to be completed within one (1) year. The Board
ordered that the Respondent may not work in extended care, home health, or
intermediate care for a period of one (1) year. It was moved and seconded
that the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the
Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all
appropriate agencies. Pursuant to NRS 622.400, it was moved and seconded the Board
charge the Respondent with the actual attorney fees and costs of the
hearing, which are payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from
issuance of the actual costs. MOTION
CARRIED.
g.
Sperduto (Cioffi), Cheryl, RN17491:
Respondent was not present. It
was moved and seconded the Board grant a continuance to the next Board
meeting currently scheduled for Las Vegas in September 2005.
MOTION CARRIED.
h.
Davis, Deborah,
CNA005593: Respondent was not
present. Pursuant to NAC
632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board find the allegations of the
complaint to be true, and find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS
632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board order. It was moved and seconded
the Board revoke the Respondent’s certificate.
Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2)
years. 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.
i.
Dinwiddie, Jason, CNA017115: Respondent
was not present. Pursuant to
NAC 632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board find the allegations of the
complaint to be true, and find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS
632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board order. It was moved and seconded
the Board revoke the Respondent’s certificate.
Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2)
years. 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.
j.
Dixon, Gloria, RN12681:
Respondent was not present. It was moved and seconded the Board
accept the Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards.
MOTION CARRIED. D. Perkins and P. Shutt recused themselves.
k.
Fitzgerald, Cynthia, RN24142, CRNA00185: Respondent was present with
counsel. It was moved and seconded the find the Respondent guilty of
violating NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances and/or alcohol and (7)
unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (9) impaired practice.
It was moved and seconded the Board order probation for a minimum of
three (3) years, to include job site approval, self and supervisor reports,
abstinence from all mood altering drugs and/or alcohol, random drug testing
via the NCPS program, and issuance of an active-restricted license and
certificate. It was moved and
seconded that the Board order the disciplinary action become part of the
Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all
appropriate agencies. Pursuant
to NRS 622.400, it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent
with the actual attorney fees and costs of the hearing, which are payable
within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs.
MOTION CARRIED.
l.
Hall, Ashley, CNA014976: Respondent was not present. Pursuant to NAC
632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board find the allegations of the
complaint to be true, and find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS
632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (10) positive drug screen
on duty. It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s
certificate. Respondent may not
apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2) years. 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
m.
Harp, Victoria, RN43310: Respondent
was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS
632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (10) positive drug screen
on duty. MOTION CARRIED.
n.
Harvey, Kelly, RN47367: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for
Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC
632.890 (11) positive drug screen as condition of employment. MOTION
CARRIED.
o.
Helweg, Joy, RN23870:
Respondent was not present. Pursuant
to NAC 632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board find the allegations of
the complaint to be true, and find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS
632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (10) positive drug screen
on duty. It was moved and
seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s license.
Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2)
years. 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
p.
Johns, Deborah, RN43438: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for
Monitoring for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC
632.890 (11) positive drug screen as condition of employment. MOTION
CARRIED.
q.
Keel-Nelson, Susan, RN26609: Respondent
was not present. Pursuant to NAC 632.923, it was moved and seconded the
Board find the allegations of the complaint to be true, and find the
Respondent guilty of violating NRS 632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board
order. It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s
license. Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of
three (3) years. 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.
Nicholson, Marie, RN40409: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Voluntary Surrender of
License in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320
(7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (9) impaired practice. MOTION
CARRIED.
s.
Resnick, Andrea, RN41323: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board grant a continuance to the next
Board meeting currently scheduled for Las Vegas in September 2005.
MOTION CARRIED.
t.
Sands, Vanessa, RN25176: Respondent
was not present. It was moved and seconded the Board deny the request for a
continuance. Pursuant to NAC 632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board
find the allegations of the complaint to be true, and find the Respondent
guilty of violating NRS 632.320 (12) action in another state. It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s
license. Respondent may not
apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2) years. 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
u.
Shy, Ronald, RN21177: Respondent was not present. Pursuant to NAC
632.923, it was moved and seconded the Board find the allegations of the
complaint to be true, and find the Respondent guilty of violating NRS
632.320 (14) failing to comply with Board order. It was moved and seconded
the Board revoke the Respondent’s license.
Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of three (3)
years. 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.
v.
Smith, Laura, RN32996: Respondent
was present. It was moved and
seconded that this item be removed from the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
w.
Stahlberger, Elizabeth, LPN08051: Respondent was not present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for
Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC
632.890 (27) customary standards, (28) causing harm to patient, and (33)
abuse/neglect of patient. MOTION CARRIED.
x.
Steelman, Maryann, RN16709: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board grant a continuance to the next
Board meeting currently scheduled for Las Vegas in September 2005.
MOTION CARRIED
y.
Wescott, Lorraine, RN21347: Respondent was not present.
It was moved and seconded the Board grant a continuance to the next
Board meeting currently scheduled for Las Vegas in September 2005.
MOTION CARRIED
z.
Zaratiegui, Dawn, RN45097: Respondent
was not present. It was moved
and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Reprimand for violation of
NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive drug
screen as condition of employment. MOTION
CARRIED.
6.
Board-directed investigations
a.
IHS of Las Vegas Nursing Services: It was moved and seconded the
Board direct staff to investigate. MOTION
CARRIED.
b.
Manor Care Health Services Nursing Services: It was moved and
seconded the Board direct staff to investigate.
MOTION CARRIED.
7.
Ratification of staff denials – NRS 632.320(1) fraudulent
application:
a.
Newman, Mark, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. The Board
ratified the staff denial of the application for certification for violation
of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application, and ordered the denial become
part of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to
all appropriate agencies. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
b.
Adams, Susan, LPN
applicant: Applicant was
present to appeal the staff denial. 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, and
ordered the denial become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be
reported to all appropriate agencies. In
addition, should the applicant reapply within the next 30 days and the
application has no material changes, Board staff may accept the application
for further processing. MOTION
CARRIED.
c.
Hornsby, Timmy, RN Applicant: The
Board ratified the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a
violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application and ordered the denial
become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and
reported to all appropriate agencies. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.
d.
Levan, William, RN applicant: Applicant was present to appeal the
staff denial. 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, and ordered the
denial become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be reported to
all appropriate agencies. In
addition, should the applicant reapply within the next 30 days and the
application has no material changes, Board staff may accept the application
for further processing. MOTION
CARRIED.
e.
Russell, Robin, LPN applicant: Applicant was present to appeal the
staff denial. 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, and ordered the
denial become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be reported to
all appropriate agencies. In
addition, should the applicant reapply within the next 30 days and the
application has no material changes, Board staff may accept the application
for further processing. MOTION
CARRIED.
8.
Ratification of staff denials – NRS 632.320 (2) convictions:
a.
Thomas, Chrissy, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. The Board
ratified the staff denial of the application for certification for violation
of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction, and ordered the denial become part
of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all
appropriate agencies. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
b.
Tucker-Kash, Patricia, CNA applicant: Applicant was present to appeal
the staff denial. It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff
denial and accept the application for certification.
MOTION CARRIED.
c.
Ahmed, Saima, CNA applicant: Applicant was not present. The Board
ratified the staff denial of the application for certification for violation
of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction, and ordered the denial become part
of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all
appropriate agencies. Accepted
under the Consent Agenda.
d.
Schrier, Elizabeth, CNA applicant: Applicant was present to appeal
the staff denial. It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff
denial and accept the application for certification.
MOTION CARRIED.
9.
Special Action:
a.
Approval of application for Outpatient Treatment/Aftercare Provider:
It was moved and seconded the Board approve Mary J. Reed, PhD, APN, CS, BC,
and Jeff Walter, LADC, NCAC 1, SAP, as Outpatient Treatment/Aftercare
Providers. MOTION CARRIED.
b.
Approval of application for Treatment Program: The application for
the Center for Addiction Medicine was approved under the Consent Agenda.
c.
Baker, Diana, RN25515: Respondent
was present. It was moved and
seconded the Board grant the request for reconsideration. It was moved and
seconded the Board find the respondent guilty of NRS 632.320 (14) failing to
comply with Board order. It was
moved and seconded the Board uphold the discipline previously ordered.
MOTION CARRIED.
d.
Lemich, Boja, RN14845, APN000550:
Respondent was present. It
was moved and seconded the Board lift the suspension, and reinstate the
Respondent’s license and certificate following the terms and conditions of
the probation as previously ordered. MOTION
CARRIED.
E.
EDUCATION
1.
Review, discussion and action regarding Nevada State College
six-month report: Connie Carpenter, EdD, RN, Nevada State College nursing
school director, presented the college’s six-month report, stating that
the nursing program was now accredited by the National Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education, and its first class of students will graduate
in May.
2.
Discussion and action regarding Western Nevada Community College
request for nursing program curriculum change: Judith Cordia, EdD, RN,
Western Nevada Community College nursing school director and associate
professor of nursing, presented a request to change the credits of two
courses offered in the third semester of the program (NURS 265: Alterations
in the Childbearing/Childrearing Family and NURS 270: Advanced Clinical
Nursing 1). It was moved and seconded to approve the request. MOTION
CARRIED.
3.
Review, discussion and action regarding American Scientific Institute
application to establish a nursing program. D. Scott discussed materials and
application submitted by American Scientific Institute (ASI). ASI
representatives Lynne Fruchtman, Phyllis Cooper, Diana Greene and Dennis
Barker, and counsel Richard Bryan described the ASI proposal and responded
to questions by Board members. It was moved and seconded to continue this
item until the June 17 2005 Special Board meeting to give ASI time to
provide answers to outstanding questions. MOTION CARRIED.
F.
NURSING PRACTICE: No business.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting
adjourned at 5:45 p.m. on May 20, 2005.
