CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Nevada State Board of Nursing was called to order by the President, Patricia Shutt, LPN, at 9:00 a.m. on May 7, 2003 at Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Patricia Shutt, LPN, President

MaryAnn Lambert, MSN, RN, Vice President

Helen Vos, MSN, RN, Secretary

Cookie Bible, BSN, RNC, APN

Elena Lopez-Bowlan, MS, RN, APN, 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

Robert Buck, BSN, RN, Associate Director for Compliance

Keith Marcher, Senior Deputy Attorney General

Gina Session, Board Counsel

Cindy Kimball, Information Officer

Mary Warshefski, #738, Certified Court Reporter   (May 7 and 8 only)

Mary Howard, #762, Certified Court Reporter  (May 9 only)

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, identified as items A.1.a-b, A.8, A.10, B.1, C.1.a, D.2.a-c, e-k, D.3.a-b, E.1.b.  MOTION CARRIED.

A.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

1.      Approval of minutes

a.       Regular Board meeting March 12-14, 2003:  Approved under the Consent Agenda. 

b.      Special Board meeting April 18, 2003:  Approved under the Consent Agenda. 

2.      Progress report on FY priorities:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  Board staff actions of the past two months supporting the priorities and goals established by the board were discussed.  The priorities include governance and administration, nursing practice, discipline, education, licensure, and certification  

3.      Review statistics and trends:  Oral presentation by D. Rennie and D. Scott.  NCLEX RN/PN pass rate information was presented for comparisons by calendar and fiscal year.  International nurse graduate information was presented identifying country of education, testing eligibility and NCLEX pass rates.  Comparison information was provided for a period encompassing the previous eight years. Practice questions for the previous 2 months were reviewed.     

4.      Approval of Annual Budget:  Oral presentation by D Scott and M. Flannigan. It was moved and seconded to approve the annual budget with the following change: Delete subsidy of employee insurance premium.  MOTION CARRIED.

5.      Report from National Council Mid-Year meeting:  Oral presentations by C. Bible, M.A. Lambert, D. Perkins, D. Scott and P. Shutt.  All felt the conference was extremely productive with pertinent topics, excellent speakers and an opportunity to network with other boards and staff at National Council.  M.A. Lambert discussed her recent opportunity to participate in the NCLEX board member review.  It involved test site security and the evaluation of a multitude of test questions for entry level to practice and compliance with the Nevada Nurse Practice Act.    

6.      Legislative Update:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  AB22 has been signed by the governor.  SB93 passed the Senate and is awaiting committee hearing in the Assembly.  AB313 has been referred to committee for study between legislative sessions with recommendations to be reported at legislative session 2005.  

7.      Annual approval of authorization of executive director to act as Board agent for financial transactions, keeper of the records (for issuing of and responding to subpoenas) and authority to accept voluntary surrender of licenses/certificates, and as spokesperson for actions with other community groups or the media in other routine business functions:  It was moved and seconded the board accept the approval as written.  MOTION CARRIED.

8.      Annual adoption of Non-Discrimination Policy:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.

9.      Closed session to discuss annual employee evaluations:  It was moved to close the Board meeting to consider the character and competence of board staff.  It was moved and seconded to reopen the board meeting.  It was moved and seconded to accept the evaluations and approve the merit increases as presented by the executive director and board staff.  MOTION CARRIED.

10.  Financial statements January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.

11.  Laws and regulations:

a.       Board consideration of concept and wording:

1)           Discussion and review of NAC 632.190:  It was moved and seconded to approve the proposed concept and wording as written.  MOTION CARRIED.

12.  Schedule for Board Retreat Date:  Oral presentation by D.  Scott.  The board concluded it would adhere to the schedule as previously approved.

B.     LICENSURE PROGRAMS

1.      Annual adoption of NCLEX passing scores as determined by National Council as the official competency examination for licensure:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.

C.     CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

1.      Nursing Assistant

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

2.      Advanced practice

a.       Appointment to Advanced Practice Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the board re-appoint Martha Drohobyczer, MS, RN, APN, and direct staff to continue to seek an applicant with a different specialty to fill the second vacancy.   MOTION CARRIED.

D.    DISCIPLINE PROGRAMS

1.      Applications (initial and renewal) in question:

a.       Removed

b.      Removed

c.       Bryant, Barbara, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded that the Board deny the application for Certified Nursing Assistant for violation of NRS632.320 (2) convictions.  MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Bynum, Christina, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board continue the application for Certified Nursing Assistant and request the applicant submit new fingerprints.  MOTION CARRIED

e.       Campbell, Carmen, CNA010551: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board suspend the certificate for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions, pending completion of an evaluation by the Disability Advisory Committee. Upon receipt of all requested documentation, (including fingerprints), application must be heard by board to consider lifting of the suspension.  MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Removed

g.       Davis, Lisa, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board deny the application for Registered Nurse for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application.  MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Diamond, Christina, RN31052: This item was removed from the agenda.

i.         Edgar, Diane, RN18546: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board accept the renewal application for Registered Nurse and issue 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.

j.        Febre, Jr., Jose, RN33269: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board continue the renewal application for Registered Nurse. Applicant was directed to complete a sexual offender evaluation.  MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Ferrer, Raymond, CNA009612: It was moved and seconded the board accept the renewal application for certification, and issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for one (1) year pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions.  MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Fletcher, Christina, CNA013679: It was moved and seconded the board deny the renewal application for Certified Nursing Assistant for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application.  MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Franco (Pollock), Marta RN23782: It was moved and seconded the board deny the renewal application for Registered Nurse for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions. MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Horvat, Susan, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the renewal application for Registered Nurse and issue 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.

o.      Removed

p.      Jefferson, Carolyn CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for Certified Nursing Assistant.  MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Removed

r.        Lee, Rebecca CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the board deny the application for Certified Nursing Assistant for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions.  MOTION CARRIED.

s.       Martindale, Robin CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for Certified Nursing Assistant and the Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) habitual intemperance. MOTION CARRIED.

t.        Removed

u.       Page, Teresa, LPN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for Licensed Practical Nurse and the Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (12) action in another jurisdiction. MOTION CARRIED.

v.       Removed

w.     Pride, Angela, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for Certified Nursing Assistant. MOTION CARRIED.

x.       Riser, Jared, TRN306438: It was moved and seconded the board deny the application for Registered Nurse for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (29) sexual contact with patient.  MOTION CARRIED.

y.       Removed

z.       Sewer, Korliss, LPN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for licensure and issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for two (2) years, to include no home health or group home practice pursuant to NRS 632.320 (12) action in another state, and order the action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  MOTION CARRIED.

aa.   Sewer, Wendell, LPN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board accept the application for licensure and issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for two (2) years, to include no home health or group home practice pursuant to NRS 632.320 (12) action in another state, and order the action become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  MOTION CARRIED.

bb.  Sheehan, Melanie, LPN applicant: It was moved and seconded the board deny the application for Licensed Practical Nurse for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions.  MOTION CARRIED.

cc.   Smith, Robert, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the board deny the application for Certified Nursing Assistant for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct.  MOTION CARRIED.

dd.  Snyder, Sarah, CNA013390: It was moved and seconded the board deny the renewal application for Certified Nursing Assistant for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) convictions.  MOTION CARRIED.

ee.   Spurgion, Valencia, CNA012111: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification and the Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) pursuant to NRS 632.320 (2) convictions and (5) controlled substances.  MOTION CARRIED.

ff.      Removed

gg.   Removed

hh.   Removed

ii.       Watson, Charles, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board allow the application for Certified Nursing Assistant to lapse. Upon re-application, applicant must complete an evaluation by the Disability Advisory Committee.  MOTION CARRIED.

jj.      Welch, Susan, LPN06974: It was moved and seconded the applicant must be evaluated by the Disability Advisory Committee within forty-five (45) days. Failure of the applicant to be evaluated will result in the issuance of an Order of Suspension. Any recommendations by the Disability Advisory Committee will be considered at the September 2003 board meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

2.      Informal settlements:

a.       Castro, Erick, CNA011348: Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Cole, Linda, LPN11821: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Cote, Elizabeth, CNA012581: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraud or deceit in procuring certificate. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

d.      Feeback, Shirley, RN33226: It was moved and seconded the board reject the Agreement for Reprimand.  MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Kline-DeHart, Gretchen, RN40834: Contract for Temporary Voluntary Surrender for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (16) failing to document, and (18) diverting. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

f.        Mosley, Joseph, CNA014962: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

g.       Frey, Paula, CNA014337: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) submission of fraudulent application for renewal. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

h.       Zwijac, Carolyn, RN32837: Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

i.         Benner, Adrian, CNA012043: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards and (28) causing harm. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

j.        Burns, Darlene, RN26197: Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

k.      Hannah, Eileen, RN36905, LPN10994: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

3.      Completion of probation: 

a.       Emerson, Sandy, RN08977: Termination of probation approved under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Artiles-Rourke, Karen, RN26619: Applicant was present. Termination of probation approved under the Consent Agenda.

4.      Reinstatement of licensure/certification:

a.       Rebecca Peters, LPN11622: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded to lift the suspension of license effective immediately.  MOTION CARRIED.

5.      Formal administrative hearings: 

a.       Adams, Allison, RN22539: It was moved and seconded the board accept the Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Allen, Vicki, LPN08610: It was moved and seconded the board accept the Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (10) positive drug screen while practicing and (11) positive pre-employment drug screen. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Arnold, Mary, RN07764: It was moved and seconded the board continue this item and to inactivate respondent’s license immediately.  MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Battey, Peter, CNA005311: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board reject the Stipulation of Facts and Liability and continue this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Brooks, James, RN36541: It was moved and seconded the board accept the 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) practicing while impaired, (18) diverting.  MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Budge, Jacqueline, CNA009669: It was moved and seconded the board find the respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a board order.  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 two 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.  It was moved and seconded, pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1) 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.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

g.       Chanin, Michelle, RN35050: 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 (9) aiding and abetting any person in a violation of this chapter.  MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Connelly, Nancy, CNA012360: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent be reprimanded based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (12) action in another state.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

i.         Darling, Michael, RN21709: It was moved and seconded the board accept the Agreement for Reprimand and Fine in the amount of $2,500.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (12) failing to respect and maintain patient privacy, (13) violation of patient confidentiality, and (38) violation of professional boundaries.  MOTION CARRIED.

j.        De Chavez, Joegracio, CNA100013: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence. It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s certificate be suspended until all previously ordered classes are completed and order its surrender based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a Board order. Certificate will be suspended until classes previously ordered are successfully completed and the requirements for certification are met.  If all requirements are not completed by 1/01/04, certification will be revoked for a period of two (2) years.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

k.      Freyenhagen, Linda, RN32268: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded the Board issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for five (5) years pursuant to NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a Board order. MOTIONS CARRIED.

l.         Fuller, Andrea, LPN11811: It was moved and seconded the board accept the Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records and (21) obtaining, possessing, furnishing prescription drugs.  MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Hellman, Evelyn, CNA014038: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board accept the 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) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction.  MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Hughes, Joyce, CNA12722: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s certificate be suspended pending submission of all supervisor reports.  The Respondent’s probation will be extended for a period of an additional one (1) year based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction. MOTIONS CARRIED.

o.      Janunas, Cristina, CNA000280: It was moved and seconded the board accept the 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) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction.  MOTION CARRIED.

p.      Jennings, Robin, RN25207: Respondent was present with legal counsel. It was moved and seconded the board accept the settlement agreement proposed on the record for Probation (Disciplinary) for five (5) years, which will include reports from her prescribing practitioner submitted every six months, based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction.  MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Jordan, Sheila, CNA013488: It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty of one (1) count of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent be reprimanded and the Respondent’s certificate be suspended until her continuing education has been successfully completed. 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.  It was moved and seconded, pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1) (c) 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.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

r.        Kendrix, Whatana, CNA006496: It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty of one (1) count of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct including the act found at NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction. It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s certificate be suspended until the previously ordered continuing education is successfully completed including public reprimand. 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.  It was moved and seconded, pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1) (c) 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.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

s.       McCoy, Tammie, CNA011934: It was moved and seconded to continue this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

t.        Miller, Eric, CNA013930: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded the board issue an Order of Probation (Disciplinary) for one (1) year based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) criminal conviction.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

u.       Moran, Michael, RN9091: It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty of one (1) count of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a board order.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent’s license be revoked and order its surrender.  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.  It was moved and seconded, pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1) (c) 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.  MOTIONS CARRIED.

v.       Mosby, Robert, CNA005781: Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent be reprimanded for violation of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a board order. MOTIONS CARRIED.

w.     Pitts, Renee, LPN11418: Respondent was present on May 8, 2003, but was not present on May 9, 2003, for her hearing.  It was moved and seconded the board find the Respondent guilty on the basis of the contents in the Stipulation of Facts and Liability that has been received into evidence.  It was moved and seconded that Respondent’s license be revoked and order its surrender.  Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2) years based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction. MOTIONS CARRIED.

x.       Reed, Mark, RN30354: It was moved and seconded the board continue this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

y.       Ruffer, Darlene, LPN10617:  It was moved and seconded the board dismiss this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

z.       Schlachter, Jennifer, RN19361: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the board dismiss this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

aa.   Susca, Lora, RN28039:       It was moved and seconded the board accept the Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (16)(a) failing to document properly and (27) customary standards.  MOTION CARRIED.

bb.  Thiel, Gregory, CNA010392: It was moved and seconded the board accept the Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (28) causing a patient harm and (32) actual or implied threats.  MOTION CARRIED.

cc.   Turner, James, CNA001049: It was moved and seconded that the Board find the Respondent guilty of two (2) counts of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct including the acts found at NAC 632.890 (32) actual or implied threats and (21) obtaining, possessing, furnishing prescription drugs. 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 two (2) years.  In applying for reinstatement the board may consider the following criteria:  Respondent must complete a psychiatric evaluation by a Board approved provider. 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.  It was moved and seconded, pursuant to NRS 632.325 (1) (c) 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.  MOTIONS CARRIED. 

dd.  Wharton, Robert, CNA002006: It was moved and seconded that the Board find the respondent guilty of one count of NRS 632.320 (14) violation of a Board order. 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 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. 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. MOTIONS CARRIED.

ee.   Wright, Jennifer, CNA003766: It was moved and seconded the board dismiss this item.  MOTION CARRIED.

6.      Board directed investigations: no business.

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

a.       Cameron, Jeanna, RN applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board overturn the staff denial of the application for licensure and accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Martin, Nora, 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.       Caluya, Rose, 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.

d.      Waite, Patsy, RN applicant: Applicant was present.  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.

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

a.       Brandon, Marilyn, 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 (2) conviction. MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Burton, Karen, RN applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Fofana, Assata, 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 (2) conviction.  MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Johnson, Stephanie, CNA016234: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Martin, David, RN applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure for violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction. MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Marze, Vicky, RN applicant: Applicant was present.  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

g.       Removed

h.       Pitts, Alison, 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 (2) conviction. MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Trouba, Lana, 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 (2) conviction.  MOTION CARRIED.

j.        Wallace-Davidson, Jewel, 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 (2) conviction.  MOTION CARRIED.

k.      White, Gary, 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 (2) conviction.  MOTION CARRIED.

l.          Arevalo, Martha, CNA applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

9.      Special Action

a.       Appointment(s) to Disability Advisory Committee: It was moved and seconded the board re-appoint the following members:  Alice Adams, LPN; Kariene Rimer, RN; Debra Toney, RN; and to appoint new member, Phyllis Erichsen, RNC.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Woods, Darlene, appeal of citation:  It was moved and seconded to dismiss citation #51.  MOTION CARRIED.

E.     EDUCATION: 

1.      Nursing Schools

a.       Dixie State College of Utah request for approval of clinical rotations:  Oral presentation by D. Rennie and K. Tipton.  It was moved and seconded the board grant approval for the clinical rotations portion of Dixie State College of Utah to be conducted in Nevada.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Annual Board approval of recognized accrediting bodies:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.

c.       CCSN PN Program proposed curriculum revision: Oral presentation D. Rennie, S. Snyder, D. Aim, and S. Nadeleson.  It was moved and seconded the board approve the curriculum changes as requested.  MOTION CARRIED.

F.      NURSING PRACTICE: 

1.       Appointment(s) to Nursing Practice Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded to re-appoint Linda Charlebois, RN, and Nancy Harland, RN, and to appoint Cheryl McKinney, RN, and Karen Winters, RN.  MOTION CARRIED.   

G.    SPECIAL ACTION:  no business.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2003.

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