These are FINAL minutes ratified by the Board.

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Nevada State Board of Nursing was called to order by the President, Patty Shutt, LPN, at 9:06 a.m. on September 22, 2004, at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107

MEMBERS PRESENT

Patricia Shutt, LPN, President

Mary Ann Lambert, MSN, RN, Vice President

Helen Vos, MSN, RN, Secretary

Cookie Bible, BSN, RNC, APN, Member

David Burgio, MS, RN, APN, Member

Joseph Cortez, Consumer Member (09/22-23/04 only)

Dorothy Perkins, CNA, Member

MEMBERS ABSENT

None

OTHERS PRESENT

Debra Scott, MS, RN, Executive Director

Donald Rennie, MSN, RN, AED (09/24/04 only) 

Chris Sansom, RN, Associate Director for Practice

Robert Buck, BSN, RN, Associate Director for Compliance

Mary Flannigan, Accountant

Cindy Kimball, Information Officer

Fred Olmstead, General Counsel

Keith Marcher, Board Counsel

Jeanie Jenkins, Management Assistant II

Patty Bakerink, Certification Specialist

Sarah Long, Licensure Specialist

Jerrod Volkmer, Information Technologist, Bonanza Reporting

PUBLIC COMMENT:  There were no public comments.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, identified as items: A.1, C.1.a, D.2.a-x, D.3.a-b, D.7.a-b, D.8.a, c.  H. Vos recused on D.2.g.  M. Lambert recused on D.2.c, e, m, p.  C. Bible recused on D.2.v and D.3.a.   MOTION CARRIED.

A.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Approval of minutes of Board Meeting, July 14-16, 2004:  Approved under the Consent Agenda. 

2. Progress report on 04/05 priorities:  Presentation by D. Scott.  The goals reflect those approved by the Board at the July business meeting.  Activities of staff delineating actions related to the specific goals were presented. 

3. Discussion and action regarding NSBN staff salary ranges:  Discussion by D. Scott and M. Flannigan. Discussion ensued regarding raising the lower and upper limits of the salary ranges of Board staff positions.  The Board also discussed and requested further research on cost of living and merit increases. It was moved and seconded the Board direct the Executive Director to increase the existing salary ranges for all employees by two steps.  It was moved and seconded the Board direct the Executive Director to raise any employee’s salary not now within the new range to the lowest step of that range, except for positions created in the last fiscal year.  MOTION CARRIED.

4. Discussion related to risk management protection for Board Members:  Presentation by F. Olmstead and K. Marcher.  Discussion ensued to the purpose of the Tort Fund, its relation to Board members, and the protection it affords during the course of Board business.

5. Discussion and action regarding utilization of a hearing officer:  Presentation by F. Olmstead.  The Nurse Practice Act authorizes the use of a hearing officer if the Board should elect to do so.  The advantages and disadvantages were discussed in detail.  Estimated costs associated with the use of a hearing officer were also presented.

6. Discussion and action regarding nursing study by John Packham, Ph.D.:  Presentation by D. Scott.  An update was provided relative to the status of Dr. Packham’s latest survey related to Nevada’s nursing workforce.  It is anticipated the survey will provide valuable information relative to the nursing workforce in Nevada and that preliminary survey findings may be available as early as January 2005.

7. Scheduling of Board meeting dates for 2005:  Presentation by P. Shutt and D. Scott.  The schedule for the next year as well as the benefits of single day Board meetings was discussed.   The schedule of dates concurred upon is:  January19-21; February 16; March 16-18; April 20; May18-20; June17; July13-15; September 14-16; October 26; and November 16-18.

8. Discussion and action regarding Board member attendance at additional conferences: Presentation by D. Scott.  Discussion ensued relative to Board members attending professional meetings in addition to those scheduled for the year.  The Executive Director was directed to bring such requests to the Board President for decision.  It also directed that the annual conference schedule contain budgeted funds for Board member attendance at unscheduled meetings.

9. Presentation of annual audit:  Presentation by D. Scott and M. Flannigan.  Discussion ensued relative to the change in auditor, the audit process, and the audit report and recommendations.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the audit report.  MOTION CARRIED.

B.     LICENSURE PROGRAMS:  No business.

C.     CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

1. Certified Nursing Assistants

a.       Ratification of Approved Nursing Assistant Training Programs (NATP): Approved under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Approval of application for CNA Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Sandra Collier, RN, and Linda Toombs, CNA.  MOTION CARRIED.

D.    DISCIPLINE PROGRAMS

1. Applications (initial and renewal) in question:

a.       Wilson, Marcia, RN13992: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the renewal application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.H. Vos recused herself.

b.      Trotter, Nina, CNA applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

c.       Fofana, Assata, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Kosmides, Kathryn, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Carter, Myndie, CNA applicant:  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.

f.        Von Koenigseck, Margaret, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

g.       Wilhoite, Cory, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Rogers, Alissa, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification. MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Foppiano (Mortensen), Laura, RN applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for licensure 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.

j.        Moring, Marilyn, RN applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Taylor, Glenn, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Bennett, Kenneth, RN applicant:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Roldan, Richard, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Hibbs, Debra, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

o.      Ferguson, Jerry, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

p.      Leavitt, Kristine, RN applicant:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Awwad, Beth, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

r.        Kovacs, Kami, RN applicant:  Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

s.       Hickman, Laura. CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

t.        Watts, Brenda, LPN Applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

u.       Wallace, Charles, CNA014912: 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.

v.       Rowland, Eric, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  Prior to issuance of certification, applicant must complete a chemical dependency evaluation and an evaluation by the Disability Advisory Committee.  Applicant must follow any recommendations from the evaluations, if any. MOTION CARRIED.

w.     Criffield, Jenniffer, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

x.       Removed

y.       Gozaloff, Barbara, RN Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for licensure for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty and (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment, and order the denial become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  MOTION CARRIED.  M.A. Lambert and C. Bible recused themselves.

z.       Suelan, Leahflor, RN/LPN Applicant:  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the applications for licensure for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (24) failure to collaborate and (27) customary standards, and order the denials become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  MOTION CARRIED.

aa.   Gard, Richard, RN applicant: It was moved and seconded the Board continue this matter to the November 2004 Board meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

bb.  Culver, Cashawna, CNA Applicant:  Applicant was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the application for certification for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) submission of a fraudulent application, and (2) conviction, and order the denial become part of the applicant’s permanent record and be published and reported to all appropriate agencies.  MOTION CARRIED.

cc.   Corley, Janet, RN33835: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure 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.

dd.  Roa, Brian, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.  M.A. Lambert recused herself. 

ee.   Bement, Deborah, LPN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

ff.      Herrera, Valerie, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. MOTION CARRIED.

gg.   Allen, Bruce, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for certification.  Prior to issuance of certification, applicant must complete a chemical dependency evaluation.  Any recommendations from the evaluation, if any, must be presented to the Board. MOTION CARRIED.

hh.   Koehm, Adam, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure. Upon issuance of licensure, applicant’s license shall be placed on probation for a minimum of one (1) year. Applicant must complete a chemical dependency evaluation within sixty days of the Board’s order.  MOTION CARRIED.  M.A. Lambert recused herself.

2. Settlement Agreements:

a.       Buchanan, Mattie, CNA00908:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (1) fraudulent application.  Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

b.      Delgado, Nydia, LPN11275:  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 an active license. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

c.       Johnson, Carolyn, RN43556:  Agreement for Reprimand and Classes 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.A. Lambert recused herself.

d.      Jones, Cleodis, LPN10297:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (13) deceive, defraud a patient. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

e.       Kenbok, Dawn, RN34951:  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.A. Lambert recused herself.

f.        Lasala, Michael, RN37830:  Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

g.       Lopez, Stephanie, RN44038:  Agreement for Probation for Monitoring for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  H. Vos recused herself.

h.       McDowell, Deketra, RN33425:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (13) deceive, defraud a patient. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

i.         Medina, Joey, CNA017274:  Agreement for Probation for Monitoring 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.

j.        Minyard, Donna, CNA016689:  Agreement for Suspension/Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (4) competence not maintained and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

k.      Moir, Michelle, RN32658:  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.

l.         Montes, Elizabeth, RN34105, CRNA000178:  Agreement for Fine in the amount of $100.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and (36) practicing without an active license/certificate. Accepted under the Consent Agenda

m.     Odom, Dagny, RN43352:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda M.A. Lambert recused herself.

n.       Shy, Ronald, RN21177:  Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (16) failure to properly document controlled substances, (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

o.      Shook, Faith, LPN09729:  Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

p.      Steadman, Donna, RN21119:  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.A. Lambert recused herself.

q.      Tarter, Georgia, LPN12270:  Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (9) practicing with or without good cause impaired and (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

r.        Trottot, Lisa, LPN10839:  Agreement for Reprimand for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (20) inaccurate recording, falsifying. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

s.       Wells, Sharon, CNA016934:  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 and (33) abuse. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

t.        Wilder, Tracey, RN41649:  Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (9) practicing with or without good cause impaired and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

u.       Winters, Judith, RN31666:  Agreement for Reprimand and Fine in the amount of $200.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without an active license. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

v.       Porter, Kimberly, RN12618, APN00520: Agreement for Voluntary Surrender of License/Cerificate in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action by the Board for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, (14) failing to comply with an order of the Board, and NAC 632.890 (21) obtaining or possessing a prescription drug to any person, including himself, except as directed by a person authorized by law to prescribe drugs. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.  C. Bible recused herself.

w.     Coplin, Beverly, RN31031:  Agreement for Reprimand and Class for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (11) positive urine/drug screen as condition of employment. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

x.       Nelson, Beverly, RN 23609:  Agreement for Suspension/Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (9) practicing with or without good cause impaired, (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty and (27) customary standards. Accepted under the Consent Agenda.

3. Completion of probation:

a.       Walker, Theresa, RN12232, APN00328: Termination of Probation accepted under the Consent Agenda.  C. Bible recused herself.

b.      Batu, Corazon, LPN11063: Termination of Probation accepted under the Consent Agenda.

4. Reinstatement of licensure/certification:

a.       Cilley, Eric, RN41221:  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) uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor. MOTION CARRIED.  H. Vos recused

b.      Arnold, Mary, RN07764:  Item removed from agenda.

c.       Montgomery, Robert, RN09185: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and the Agreement for Probation pursuant to NRS 632.320 (5) uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor. MOTION CARRIED.

d.      Gordon, Whitney, RN26638: It was moved and seconded the Board accept the application for licensure and the Agreement for Probation pursuant to NRS 632.320 (5) uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquor. MOTION CARRIED.

5. Formal administrative hearings:

a.       Clear, Brenda, LPN11844:  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 (2) conviction.  It was moved and seconded the Board revoke Respondent’s license.  Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of five (5) years and must submit documentation of payment of all court-ordered restitution.  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.      Cuevas, Rosemarie, RN29087:  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 (13) deceive, defraud a patient, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without an active license.  It was moved and seconded the Board revoke Respondent’s license. Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of one (1) year.  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.

c.       Cole, Linda, CNA002135:  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 (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (17) soliciting or borrowing money from a patient and (34) misappropriating the property of a patient.  It was moved and seconded the Board order probation for a period of one year, which includes the stipulation that the Respondent may not practice in home health, long-term care, or work via an agency.  Respondent must take and successfully complete a Board- approved course in legal ethics in nursing for thirty (30) contact hours and complete the Professional Boundaries course presented by Board staff within one year.  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.

d.      Cork (Fitzgerald), Catherine, RN30105:  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) practicing nursing with or without good cause while impaired and (27) customary standards.  MOTION CARRIED.  H. Vos recused herself.

e.       Devorss, Jennifer, LPN12141:  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 (2) practicing beyond scope, (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty and (27) customary standards. It was moved and seconded the Board revoke Respondent’s license.  Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of two (2) years.  Prior to reinstatement, Respondent must complete the Professional Boundaries course offered by Board staff, a non-home study legal ethics course, and have 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.  MOTION CARRIED.

f.        Dinwiddie, Jason, CNA017115:  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 urine/drug screen as a condition of employment. MOTION CARRIED.

g.       Fitzgerald, Cynthia, RN24142, CRNA000185:  Respondent was not present but was represented by counsel.  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Stipulation to Immediately Cease Practicing as a Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist Pending a Formal Hearing Before the Board and continue the case until the January 2005 Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

h.       Ford, Patrice, CNA011180:  Respondent was not present.  It was moved and seconded the Board continue the case until the January 2005 Board meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

i.         Haynes, Geralynn, CNA015323:  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 (34) misappropriation of a patient’s property.  It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s certificate.  Respondent may not apply for reinstatement for a period of five (5) 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.        Moss, Hilda, RN12464:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or intoxicating liquor, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (10) positive urine/drug screen on duty and (27) customary standards.  MOTION CARRIED.

k.      Ponder, Patricia, RN16967:  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) violation of a Board order.  It was moved and seconded the Respondent be reprimanded and that Respondent’s license be suspended until the requirements of the previous order have been 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.  MOTION CARRIED.

l.         Rowe, Beverly, TRN308743, RN45532:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Reprimand and Fine in the amount of $200.00 for violation of NRS 632.320 (7) unprofessional conduct and NAC 632.890 (36) practicing without an active license.  MOTION CARRIED.

m.     Steelman, Maryann, RN16709:  Respondent was present with counsel.  It was moved and seconded the Board deny the motion to dismiss.  It was moved and seconded the Board continue the case until the January 2005 Board meeting.  MOTION CARRIED.

n.       Sutton, Joyce, RN30944:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Agreement for Probation for violation of NRS 632.320 (5) controlled substances, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (27) customary standards.  MOTION CARRIED.

o.      Swingle, Kermit, RN20836:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the Voluntary Surrender of License in Lieu of Other Disciplinary Action for violation of NRS (7) unprofessional conduct, NAC 632.890 (18) diverting supplies, equipment or drugs and (27) customary standards.  MOTION CARRIED.

p.      Villa, Leslie, CNA016742: Respondent was present.  It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent not guilty.  MOTION CARRIED.

q.      Woodard, Shawn, RN27804:  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 (1) fraudulent application, (7) unprofessional conduct, and NAC 632.890 (18) diverting supplies, equipment or drugs and (12) action in another state. MOTION CARRIED.

r.        Mondak, Tiffany, RN35725:  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 (14) failing to comply with an order of the Board, and NAC 632.890(16) failing to document properly the administration of a controlled substance. MOTION CARRIED.  H. Vos recused herself.

s.       Hampton, Courtney, CNA017489: 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 an order of the Board.  It was moved and seconded the Board revoke the Respondent’s certification. 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.

t.        Toney, Debra, RN30972:  Respondent was present. It was moved and seconded the Board accept the complaint as amended.  It was moved and seconded the Board find the Respondent guilty based on the Respondent’s stipulation to the charges in the amended complaint pursuant to a violation of NRS 632.320 (14) failing to comply with an order of the Board.  It was moved and seconded the Board reprimand the Respondent’s licensure and place the license on disciplinary probation for a minimum of five (5) 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.

6. Board-directed investigations:

a.       College Park Rehabilitation Center Nursing Services:  It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Long, Bronwyn, RN23982:  It was moved and seconded the Board direct staff to investigate.  MOTION CARRIED.  M.A. Lambert recused herself.

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

a.       Akins, Wendel, 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.

b.      Buitizon, Juliana, CNA Applicant:  The Board ratified the staff denial of the application for certification 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.

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

a.       Cavalier, Marla, CNA applicant: The Board ratified the staff denial of the application for certification based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, 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.

b.      Tofanelli, Angela, 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.       Tanton, Elaine, RN applicant: The Board ratified the staff denial of the application for licensure based on a violation of NRS 632.320 (2) conviction, 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.      Mc Calister, Opal, 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.  MOTION CARRIED.

e.       Hunter, Marilyn, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for certification.  MOTION CARRIED.

f.        REMOVED

g.       Livingston, Stacey, CNA applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for certification pending documentation of successful completion of probation and a negative chemical dependency evaluation. Application must be re-presented to the Board if the chemical dependency evaluation results in recommendations.  MOTION CARRIED.

h.       O’Brien, Darla, RN applicant: Applicant was present. It was moved and seconded the Board overturn the staff denial and accept the application for licensure.  MOTION CARRIED.

9. Special Action:

a.       Approval of applications for the Disability Advisory Committee: It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Virginia Deleon, RN, and Peggy Cullum, RN to the Disability Advisory Committee.  MOTION CARRIED.

b.      Discussion and action regarding proposed revision of “Yes Answer” Policy:  It was moved and seconded the Board accept the proposed “Yes Answer” Policy as written. MOTION CARRIED.

E.     EDUCATION

1. Discussion and action regarding Nevada State College 6-month progress report: Approved under the Consent Agenda. 

2. Approval of application for Education Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Patsy Ruchala, DNSc, RN, and Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN, to the Education Advisory Committee.  MOTION CARRIED. M.A. Lambert recused herself.

3. Request for approval of advisory opinion related to nursing program faculty education requirement:  It was moved and seconded the Board approve the Advisory Opinion as recommended.  MOTION CARRIED.

F.      NURSING PRACTICE

1.      Approval of application for Nursing Practice Advisory Committee:  It was moved and seconded the Board appoint Susan Moore, RN, to the Nursing Practice Advisory Committee.  MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. on September 24, 2004.

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