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
November 19-21, 2003

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Nevada State Board of Nursing was called to order by the President, Patricia Shutt, LPN, at 9:20 a.m. on November 19, 2003, at 5851 S. Virginia Street,

Tahoe Room A, Reno, NV  89502

 

MEMBERS PRESENT

Patricia Shutt, LPN, President

MaryAnn Lambert, MSN, RN, Vice President

Helen Vos, MSN, RN, Secretary

Cookie Bible, BSN, RNC, APN, Member

Dave Burgio, MS, RN, APN, Member

Joseph Cortez, 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 (Nov. 20-21, 2003)

Chris Sansom, RN, Associate Director for Practice

Robert Buck, BSN, RN, Associate Director for Compliance

Mary Flannigan, Accountant (Nov. 20, 2003)

Cindy Kimball, Information Officer

Fred Olmstead, General Counsel

Gina Session, Board Counsel

Charles Bonney, Student Nurse

Carol Hummel, RPR, Certified Court Reporter #340 (Nov. 19, 2003)

Dianne Brumley, RPR, Certified Court Reporter #205 (Nov. 20, 2003)

Michelle Blazer, RPR, Certified Court Reporter #469 (Nov. 21, 2003)

 

OPEN FORUM:  Nancy Bridges, Nurse Executive, Nevada Hospital Association, addressed the Board to introduce herself and her new role as nurse executive.   F. Olmstead, Board Counsel, discussed the “rules of evidence” as they apply to administrative proceedings.   The topic was discussed in-depth with the opportunity for Board members to ask specific questions.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

 It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, identified as items: A.1., 2., 8.,  C.1.c, , D.2.a-q, D.3.a, D.7.a-d, D.8.b-h.  M. Lambert recused on D.2.p. and D.2.q.  H. Vos recused on D.2.i.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

A.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

  1. Approval of minutes of Board meeting, September 24-26, 2003:  Approved under the Consent Agenda.

  2. Approval of minutes of Special Board meeting, October 30, 2003:  Approved under the Consent Agenda

  3. Election of officers:  It was moved and seconded to elect P. Shutt as President.  It was moved and seconded to elect M.A. Lambert as Vice President.  It was moved and seconded to elect H. Vos as Secretary.  MOTION CARRIED.

  4. Revision to operating reserve contingency fund:  Oral presentation by D. Scott and M. Flannigan.  The economic environment and decreased funding from the CNA program lead to a recommendation to increase the operating reserve contingency fund to one year’s operating funds from the undesignated fund balance.  Additionally, designations from the undesignated fund balance should be used to fund the categories of risk management, disaster recovery and planning, leasehold improvements, and technology upgrades.   It was moved and seconded to extend the operating contingency fund to one (1) year and to designate from the undesignated fund balance the sums of $50,000 for Risk Management, $100,000 for Disaster Recovery and Planning, $75,000 for Leasehold Improvements, and $150,000 for Technology Upgrades.  MOTION CARRIED.    

  5. Review of statistics and trends:  Oral presentation by D. Scott, D. Rennie and C. Kimball.  The discussion included a review of practice trends based on scope of practice questions received by Board staff, licensure statistics, international graduate licensure statistics for FY 2002-03, and NCLEX pass rates by calendar year and fiscal year.  The Board directed staff to obtain additional information related to NCLEX, particularly Nevada nursing students who test for other boards of nursing.

  6. Progress report on FY 03/04 Priorities:  Oral presentation by D. Scott, D. Rennie, and C. Kimball.  Progress reported included the increase in all CNA-related fees, educational presentations by Board staff, Board committee actions, and information related to the requirement for bioterrorism continuing education.

  7. Discussion and direction regarding Advisory Committee to Subcommittee formed pursuant to Assembly Bill 313:  Oral presentation by D. Scott.  Passed in the 71st legislative session, Assembly Bill 313 directed the Legislative Committee on Health Care to appoint a subcommittee to conduct an interim study on the staffing system for the delivery of health care.  The Subcommittee was directed to appoint an advisory committee, of which D. Scott is a member.  D. Scott gave an overview of the meetings to date and requested the Board review the issues outlined in AB 313 and articulate its position related to these issues. 

  8. Contract ratification:  No business.

  9. Conference attendance schedule for 2004:  It was moved and seconded the Board approve the conference attendees as discussed.  MOTION CARRIED. 

  10. Review quarterly financial statements:  Oral presentation by D. Scott and M. Flannigan.  The first quarter fiscal statements of FY 03-04 were discussed.  It was noted that budget development included a projection of CNA fee increase to begin in July 2003, which will not commence until December 2003.  Overall, revenues and expenses are within predictions.

 

B.     LICENSURE PROGRAMS:  No business.

 

C.     CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

  1. Nursing Assistant

a.       Appointment(s) to CNA Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Barbara Fraser, MS, RN, and Vivencio Navarro, Jr, MSN, RN to the committee to represent acute care and long-term care, respectively.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Ratification of approved nursing assistant program surveys:  It was moved and seconded the Board approve the surveys of Highland Manor of Mesquite and Grover C. Dils Medical Center.  MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Approval of annual report for CNA program:  Tabled until January 2004 meeting.

  1. Advanced Practice

a.       Appointment(s) to Advanced Practice Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Phyllis Suiter, RN, APN, to the committee.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

D.    DISCIPLINE PROGRAMS

1.      Applications (initial and renewal) in question:

a.       Pelfrey, Nancy, RN and APN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the applications for Registered Nurse and APN certification   MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Bennett, Penny, RN16733: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application 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.

c.       Bertelson, Mary, RN10070: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application 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.

d.      Chiolero, Lauren, RN30511: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application 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.

e.       Corley, Janet, RN 33835:  It was moved and seconded this matter be continued until applicant’s next renewal. MOTION CARRIED

f.        Dillon-Strum, Deborah, LPN08335: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application 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.   

g.       Emde, Kimathi, CNA Applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Hainrick, Maxton, CNA Applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  The applicant must be evaluated by the Disability Advisory Committee and follow any committee recommendations.  The applicant is cleared to take the CNA examination.  MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Removed

j.        Kaiser, Connie, CNA Applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Laugeson, Hillary, CNA Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Juarez, Gilberto, CNA006305: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the CNA renewal application. MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Murray, Gene, CNA Applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Hursh, Melinda, RN Applicant: Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and the Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) pursuant to NRS 632.320 (5) habitual intemperance.  MOTION CARRIED.

o.      Smetana, Charlene, LPN02767:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application 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.

p.      Trautmann, Barbara, CNA Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Brennan, Dawn, CNA008478: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

r.        Callahan, Michaela, CNA Applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (11) positive pre-employment drug screen.  MOTION CARRIED.

s.       Hunt, Joshua, RN Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for licensure pursuant to NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (11) positive pre-employment drug screen.  MOTION CARRIED.

t.        Quong, Khrystal, RN Applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

u.       Stern, Patrick, RN20924: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application and issue a license with limitations pursuant to NRS 632.307.  It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to use his nursing judgment to practice safely in accordance with his limitations.  Unsafe practice is considered unprofessional conduct and is subject to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 632.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

2.      Settlement Agreements:

a.       Kirk, Theresa, RN18617:  Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violations of NRS 632.320 (11) falsification of information given to a pharmacist. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Bailey, Cheryl, RN11659: Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other                                                   Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (9) practicing while impaired and (10) positive urine/drug screen. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Duryea, Caleb, RN41223:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (11) positive pre-employment urine/drug screen. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

d.      Eddie, Michell, CNA016092:  Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards and (28) causing harm. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

e.       Finnila, Mona RN25188: 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 a license. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

f.        Hensley, Kristen CNA015756: Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

g.       Howie, Lois, RN23605:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards and (38) professional boundaries. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

h.       Johnson, Jennifer, CNA013953:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (22) patient abandonment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  H. Vos recused herself.

i.         Smith, Laura, RN32996: Respondent was present. Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violations of NRS 632.320 (5) (7) use of controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor and unprofessional conduct.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  H. Vos recused herself.

j.        Pershall, Lydia, CNA002087:  Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards and (28) causing harm.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

k.      Reynolds, Nancy, RN19793:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records and (27) customary standards.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

l.         Rozario, Terence, RN31049:  Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, (14) violation of Board order and NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with condition, limitation or restriction.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

m.     Scheftner, Carlotta, RN27192: Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records, (25) failure to collaborate and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

n.       Yandell, John RN36893:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying records and (27) customary standards.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

o.      Winkler, Sharleen, RN31795:  Voluntary Surrender of License/Certificate in Lieu of other Disciplinary Action by the Board for violations of NRS 632.320 (7) (14) NAC 632.890 (35) violation of a Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

p.      Beland, Lori, RN30382: Agreement for Reprimand and Fine for violations of NRS 632.320 (7) (14) NAC 632.890 (35) violation of a Board order. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  M.A. Lambert recused herself.

q.      Tilton, Michael, CNA014605: Agreement for Probation (Non-Disciplinary) for violations of NRS 632.320 (5) use of controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor   Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  M.A. Lambert recused herself.

 

3.      Completion of probation: 

a.       Jenison, Kathleen, RN27342:  Termination of probation accepted under the Consent         Agenda.

 

4.      Reinstatement of licensure/certification:

a.       Tiggs, T’Pring, CNA013477:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the reinstatement application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Baker, Diana, RN25515:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the reinstatement application for licensure and the Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violations of NRS 632.320 (2) (5) conviction and use of controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Barber, Janiece, RN22686: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the reinstatement application for licensure and the Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violations of NRS 632.320 (2) (5) conviction and use of controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor. MOTION CARRIED.

 

5.      Formal administrative hearings: 

a.       Anderson, Linda, RN28556:  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. MOTION CARRIED. It was moved and seconded the Board extend the Respondent’s current probation by one (1) year, and that she complete a non-home study critical thinking course within one year for violations of NRS 632. 320 (7) unprofessional conduct, (14) violation of a Board order, NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards, and (28) causing a patient harm. 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. 

b.      Brandau, Dorothy, RN15861:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept an Agreement for Probation (Disciplinary) for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards, and (28) causing a patient harm. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Conklin, Marie, RN37410:  It was moved and seconded the Board grant a continuance of this item to the next appropriate Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED

d.      Removed

e.       Fronefield, Marsha, RN07058:  Respondent was present with counsel.  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 in NAC 632.890 (35) failing to comply with Board order. It was moved and seconded the Respondent take and successfully complete a non-home study legal ethics in nursing course within one year of execution of this order.  MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Kizer, Jacqueline, RN24178:  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 (2) practicing beyond scope.  MOTION CARRIED.

g.       Removed

h.       Olsen, Ann, RN16572:  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 ability impaired.  MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Peters, Dara, CNA009338:  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 urine/drug screen.  MOTION CARRIED.

j.        Quinn, Lanna, CNA016105:  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 (27) customary standards, and/or (28) causing a patient harm, and/or (33) abuse. 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. Pursuant to NRS 632.325(1)(c), it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual attorney fees and costs of this hearing, which are payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED

k.      Taylor, Amber, CNA012296:  Respondent was present with counsel.  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 (27) customary standards, and/or (38) professional boundaries.  It was moved and seconded the Board reprimand the Respondent, order that she complete a non-home study legal ethics in nursing course within one (1) year, and complete the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Professional Boundaries course within (3) months of the effective date of this order.. 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 attorney fees and costs of this hearing, which are payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED

l.         Valena, Lowella, CNA015702:  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 (27) customary standards, (28) causing a patient harm and (35) failing to comply with a condition, limitation or restriction.  It was moved and seconded the Board revoke 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. Pursuant to NRS 632.325(1)(c), it was moved and seconded the Board charge the Respondent with the actual attorney fees and costs of this hearing, which are payable within one hundred twenty (120) days from issuance of the actual costs. MOTION CARRIED

m.     Ziegler, Traci, RN32420:  Respondent’s counsel was present.  It was moved and seconded to grant a continuance of the hearing to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting in Reno.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent submit random urine/drug screens one time per month until her case is heard.  A positive urine/drug screen shall result in a summary suspension of Respondent’s license pending hearing.  MOTION CARRIED.

6.      Board-directed investigations:  No business.

 

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

a.       Chan, Richard, RN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Davenport, Linda, RN Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application and order the denial become part of the Respondent's permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Lawhorn, Melissa, CNA Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application and order 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.      Snyder, Kimberly, RN Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application and order the denial become part of the Respondent's permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

 

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

a.       Alexander, Wendy, 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.

b.      Bibb, Ayieda, LPN Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Cannon, Sarah, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order 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.      Egner, Amy, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

e.       Freed, Shannon, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

f.        McKnight, Jerone, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

g.       Pederson, Erika, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

h.       Miller, Lisa, CNA Applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board ratify the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the Respondent’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda

i.         Mora, Felix, 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 Nurse Support Group Providers: It was moved and seconded the Board approve Thomas Lavin, MFT, LADC, as a Nurse Support Group Provider for the Board’s Alternative Program for Chemically Dependent Nurses.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Approval of application for Treatment Provider : No Business.

c.       Appointment to the Disability Advisory Committee: It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Deborah Inskip, RN, and Deborah E. Martz, RN, to the Disability Advisory Committee.  MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Flowers, Rachelle, Appeal of Citation:  Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the Citation.  MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Approval of increase of CNA monitoring fees. It was moved and seconded the Board increase the monthly monitoring fee for Certified Nursing Assistants on probation from $10.00 to $25.00 per month starting January 1, 2004.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

E.     EDUCATION

  1. Appointment to Education Advisory Committee:  The Board directed staff to extend membership invitations to nursing program deans/directors in non-interim positions to participate in the committee.

  2. Discussion regarding questions posed by American Staffing- presentation by Bipin Patel:  American Staffing was represented by Bipin Patel, CEO; Rohit Patel, Senior Advisor; Robin Roche, Senior Advisor; Jeaneen McPherson, Controller; and David Carr.  Mr. Patel briefly described the mission, organization and challenges faced by American Staffing in recruiting qualified nurses from China, India and the United Arab Emirates.  These challenges revolve around the processing of international nursing graduates through the credentials evaluation process of CGFNS, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Social Security Administration, and through the Board’s fingerprinting process.  Mr. Patel asked the Board to reconsider its requirement for the CGNFS-CES evaluation or at least allow education evaluations by other agencies.  He also asked the Board to accept an IRS Tax Identification Number in lieu of a social security number required by NRS 632.3443.   The Board president and Board counsel emphasized the Board’s mission of public protection describing the various processes and rationale currently in place to accomplish this mission.           

F.      NURSING PRACTICE

  1. Review of proposed practice decision regarding SANE:  D. Scott requested this agenda item be returned to the Nursing Practice Advisory Committee for further research with the expectation a recommendation will be brought forth at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

 

G.    SPECIAL ACTION:  No business.

 

DEBRIEF AND ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m. on November 21, 2003.