The Florida 

Board of Nursing 

Minutes February 5‐7, 2014 

Embassy Suites South‐ LBV 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, FL 34746 

Lavigne A Kirkpatrick, BS, RN Chair 

Linda Horton, EdD, PhD, MSN, NS‐C Vice Chair 

Joe Baker, Jr. Executive Director 

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Florida Board of Nursing Meeting Agenda February 5-7, 2014

Kissimmee, FL

Board Members: Lavigne Ann Kirkpatrick, BS, RN - Chair Linda Horton, EdD, PhD, MSN, RN, JD - Vice-Chair Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP Jessie Colin, PhD, RN, FRE, FAAN Leonard Connors, Esq., Consumer Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Consumer Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN JoAnn Trybulski, PhD, ARNP, DPNAP Vacant LPN Position Vacant LPN Position Vacant RN Position Vacant Consumer Position

Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General Yolonda Green, Assistant General Counsel Casey Cowan, Assistant General Counsel Lauren Leikam, Assistant General Counsel

Board Staff:

Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director William Spooner, Program Operations Administrator Sarah Starling, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Brian Carroll, Regulatory Supervisor Consultant

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Meeting Schedule 

Wednesday @ 1:00 pm Credentials “A” Committee

Required Appearances Applicants for licensure with criminal, discipline, and health history Applicants for licensure with False Answer on application

Education and Credentials “B” Committee

Required Appearances CE Provider Exemption Applicants Education Credentials Applicants for licensure under 456.0635, FS Applications Applicants for licensure under Section 464.009, FS Applications Applicants for licensure under Section435.07, FS Applications Informational Items Ratification Lists Non-Compliance with Section 464.019, FS

Thursday @ 8:30 am Full Board

CNA, RN, LPN, and ARNP Discipline & General Business Reconsiderations Reinstatements and Compliance Issues CNA Informal Hearings RN, LPN, and ARNP Informal Hearings Licensure Informal Hearings Petitions for Hearing/Modification CNA Informal Waivers RN, LPN, and ARNP Informal Waivers

Protocols Approval of Minutes (Previous meeting) Declaratory Statements Endorsement Applicants with unverifiable employment Request to Withdraw Application

Friday @ 8:30 am

Full Board CNA, RN, LPN, and ARNP Discipline & General Business

RN, LPN, and ARNP Motion to Vacate CNA Settlement Agreements RN, LPN and ARNP Settlement Agreements CNA Voluntary Relinquishments RN, LPN, and ARNP Voluntary Relinquishments

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Credentials “A” Committee 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Call to Order Dr. Denker, Chair of the committee called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm.

Roll call 

Board Members:

Lavigne Ann Kirkpatrick, BS, RN Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP- Committee Chair Leonard Connors, Esq., Consumer Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN

Attorneys:

Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General

Board Staff:

William Spooner, Program Operations Administrator Sarah Starling, Program Operations Administrator

A. Required Appearances CNA None

RN/LPN/ARNP

1. Pierre, Farha; 1702/164733- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

2. Umana-Kipp, Lauretta; 1701/478065- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Walton, Julie; 1701/478797- Present. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was not seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

4. Christina Richer- 4401/623162- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

B. Applicants for Licensure CNA Prior Discipline Exam

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4. Booden, Rotonda; 4401/627695- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny, based on non-compliance with previous board orders. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Epps, Takabia; 4401/623554- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on previous discipline. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Logan, Jillana; 4401/639426- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Reciprocity

None

Prior Board Action Exam

None

Reciprocity None

Criminal History

Exam 1. Barrios, Estrella; 4401/605136- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

2. Browner, Tinky; 4401/633211- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Butler Griffin, Chemise; 4401/623282- Present. A motion was made by Denker to deny based on ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Carswell, Franklin; 4401/633358- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

5. Gordon, Shelbe; 4401/628538- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Jackson, Latikka; 4401/512917- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

7. Kerner, Caprina; 4401/509783- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Kovach, Cheryl; 4401/478130 – Present. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

9. Radhacharan, Alvin; 4401/581369- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to require a personal appearance. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Scarborough, Shapaul; 4401/611931- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

11. Smith, Jacqueline; 4401/501605- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to require a personal appearance. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

12. Thomas, Katrina; 4401/623282- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

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13. Williams, Demetrius; 4401/583441- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on fraud. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

14. Wimberly, Latoya; 4401/461868- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Reciprocity

1. Hester, Patricia; 4401/603535- Present. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

Health History Exam

None

Reciprocity None

False Answer

Exam 1. Hildenbrand, Vanessa; 4401/617307- A motion was made by Denker to deny based on 456.0635, F.S. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Johnson, Nakeeta; 4401/11558- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to require a personal appearance. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Sterling, Bria; 4401/606404- To be presented at full Board on Thursday.

Reciprocity

1. Becker, Suzette; 4401/633814- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Brown, Bernice; 4401/634810- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on falsification of the application. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Other Exam

None

Reciprocity None

RN/LPN/ARNP Prior Discipline

Exam 1. Benton, Samurat; 1701/482112- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Lawson, Donna; 1701/476168- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Pike, Jessica; 1701/451923- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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4. Robinson, Lakeitha; 1701/474991- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

1. Barthelemy, Jean; 1701/238828- Attorney Joanne Kenna was present. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Greer, Verushka; 1701/369365- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on noncompliance with discipline in other state. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Haller, Stacey; 1702/165499- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Henry, Keith; 1701/485095- A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

5. Longe, Michelle; 1701/483388- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B and concurrent probation with Michigan. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. McAllister, Maranda; 1702/162827- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

7. Puhr, Rebecca; 1701/480308- Present with Attorney Joanne Kenna. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B and a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Schnitzer, Margaret; 1701/477222- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick approve with a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

9. Stewart, Linda; 1702/166109- A motion was made by Denker to deny based on noncompliance with discipline. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Drinko, Linda; 1701/481116 (Paper Addendum)- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

11. Flora, Mary Lisa; 1701/483360 (Paper Addendum)- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6A and a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

12. Suarez, Kabrina; 1702/148677 (Paper Addendum)- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

Prior Board Action

Exam None

Endorsement

1. Nixon, Corinna D; 1702/137139- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B and a remedial course. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Criminal History Exam

1. Adams, Thea Monique; 1701/483829- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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2. Campbell, Lorenzo; 1702/166568- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion passed with Connors in opposition.

3. Carter, Devin; 1701/483910- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Cox, Kimberly; 1701/485342- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Dieguez, Alberto; 1702/166840- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

6. McKenzie, Linda; 1702/152636- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

7. Siebold, Collene; 1702/167404- A motion was made by Whitson to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Davis, David Earle; 1701/480027 (Paper Addendum)- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

1. Deville, Roberta; 1702/167110- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Wolfe, Shan; 1701/481716- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Ierna, John William; 1701/458171 (Paper Addendum)- A motion was made by Denker to deny based on 456.0635, F.S. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Health History

Exam 1. Bruland, Jessica; 1701/480817- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Hidalgo, Hilesca; 1701/470673- Present with Attorney Jennifer Simpson-Oliver. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Mohammed, Shazard; 1702/165134- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Ramsdell, Tonya Lynn; 1701/482384- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Shirley, Scott Alan; 1701/478815- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

1. Golliday, Barbara; 1701/480758- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. O'Connor, Lauren; 1701/478831- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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3. May, Jessica; 1701/483501- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Parins, Tammy; 1702/164359- Present. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Thomas, Bathsheba; 1701/476875- A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

False Answer

Exam 1. Elliott, Dawn; 1701/472695 (Paper Addendum)- Present. A motion was made by Denker

to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement 1. Still, Robert; 1701/480689- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Emanuel, Carolynne Anita; 1701/462479 (Paper Addendum)- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny for discipline in other state and misrepresentation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Welle, Wade; 1702/166784 (Paper Addendum)- Present with Attorney Joanne Kenna. Ms. Gustafson was concerned that there was a conflict of interest since she had prosecuted Mr. Welle on another case. Mr. Welle waived the conflict of interest. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

Other Exam

1. Desulme, Olritch; 1702/165826- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

None

C. ARNP Applicants None

D. CNS Applicants None

E. Other Items for Discussion None

Adjourned at 5:40 pm

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Education and Credentials “B” Committee 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:23 p.m. by the Chair of the Committee, Dr. Jessie Colin.

Roll call 

Committee Members Present: Jessie Colin, PhD, RN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Linda Horton, EdD, PhD, MSN, NS-C Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS

Absent: JoAnn Trybulski, PhD, ARNP, DPNAP- Excused

Counsel Present: Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General

Board Staff Present: Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Brian Carroll, Regulatory Supervisor Consultant

A. Required Appearances CNA None

RN/LPN/ARNP

1. Jean Baptiste, Farah;1701/408327- Present. A motion was made to deny by Newman due to discrepancy in language of instruction. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

B. CE Provider 1. Floridanursingceu.com and Biologix Solutions, LLC- Present. A motion was made to rescind

intent to deny (approved) by Horton. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

C. Exemption Applications CNA Exemption

1. Smith, Amy; 4401/508079- A motion was made by Colin to deny, due to ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Campbell, Tyshaunda; 4401/482445- Present. A motion was made by Newman to deny due to not meeting time requirement for offense. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Clark, Valerie; 4401/468073- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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4. Clinton, Treshanna; 4401/315149- Present. A motion was made by Gordon to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Goodwin, Tina; 4401/142884- Present. A motion was made by Horton to approve. The motion was seconded. There was a deadlock with Gordan and Newman in opposition. A motion was made to move the application to full board on Thursday, due to the tie. A motion was made by Gordon to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. McNish, Michelle; 4401/333542- Present. A motion was made by Gordon to approve. The motion was seconded. There was a deadlock with Newman and Colin in opposition. A motion was made by Colin to deny. The motion was seconded. There was a deadlock with Horton and Gordan in opposition. A motion was made to move the application to full board on Thursday, due to the tie.

7. Pearson, Marla; 4401/624923- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Tejada, Aixa; 4401/39447- A motion was made by Colin to deny. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

9. Thomas, Yolanda; 4401/459637- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Williams, Olga; 4401/381529- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

1. Daniels, Cristal; 1702/109021- Present. A motion was made by Colin to approve. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Harris, Brittany; 1702/147608- The applicant is ineligible as they are currently in a pre-trial intervention program. No ruling due to no decision on case.

3. Hughes, Mary J; 1702/164817-Restitution has not been paid. A motion was made to deny due to restitution not being paid. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

D. Education Credentials 1. Altet Calunga, Lissette; 1701/407684- A motion was made by Horton to approve due to excess hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Andino, Luis E.; 1701/482710- A motion was made by Colin to approve by Colin due to revised education evaluation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Arroyo, Yanelys; 1701/455096- Present. A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Benjamin, Yolen Sanon; 1701/383883- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Bradberry, Helena Lara; 1701/477507- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Brown, Roshel Tracian; 1702/165376- PULLED BY STAFF

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7. Castaneda Rivas, Maria Del Pilar; 1701/481960- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Cuba, Blas Armando; 1701/464735- A motion was made by Colin to deny. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

9. Cuellar, Angela Viviana; 1701/481894- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours in other areas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Durand, Josette Leillia; 1701/471017- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to education being equivalent to a PN. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

11. Ecat, Junmark Rodriguez; 1701/476883- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours in other areas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

12. Elliott, Sara Sheena; 1701/473944- PULLED BY BOARD STAFF

13. Fiel, Gino Cabiling; 1701/480961- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

14. Gapich, Olga; 1701/478554- A motion was made by Colin to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

15. Gedelus, Seneida; 1701/408325- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

16. Gonzalez Aponte, Gina;1701/467366- Present. A motion was made by Gordon to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

17. Henry, Tracey; 1701/470161- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

18. Jean-Charles, Marie Lucie; 1701/413438- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

19. Liu, Chiai; 1701/459651- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to sufficient hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

20. Lorente Milan, Yoandris Maikel; 1701/483341- A motion was made by Gordon to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

21. Marrero, Marta Katrina; 1701/477319- Present. A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

22. Martinez Casiano, Lissette; 1701/478374- A motion was made by Colin to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

23. Martinez, Ara; 1701/480896- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

24. Ngatat Sob, Germaine; 1701/483375- A motion was made by Colin to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

25. Okonya, Patricia; 1701/403120- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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26. Okpara, Ruffina; 1701/404929- A motion was made by Colin to approve. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

27. Olegario, Ray Artes II; 1701/479789- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

28. Opont, Roseberthe; 1701/363435- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

29. Pernia, Beatrix; 1702/166050- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

30. Pierre, Marie Ketlie; 1701/447872- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to overage of hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

31. Quarcoopome,Shirley; 1701/479922- A motion was made by Colin to approve due to excess hours. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

32. Roach, Nicola; 1701/476513- Present. A motion was made by Gordon to approve due to excessive hours. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

33. Saint-Fort, Farah; 1701/424607- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

34. Sallent, Carolina; 1701/483250- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

35. Santos de Jesus, Tania; 1701/480812- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve due to excessive hours and recent work as nurse. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

36. Toussaint-Louis, Islide; 1701/468579- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

37. Woldeyes, Shitaye; 1702/167223- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

38. Zupljanin, Halida; #1701/476923- Present. A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

39. Louis Moise, Matila; 1701/466191 (Paper Addendum)- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

E. Applicants for Licensure

Section 456.0635, FS Applications Exam

1. Alexander-Waite, Zina; 4401/437664- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to ineligibility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Jackson, Kwame; 4401/632246- A motion was made by Colin to require a personal appearance. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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3. Lewis, Tashika; 4401/614810- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to not meeting the five year requirement. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Roberts, Lautrice; 1702/165560- Present. A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

None

Reciprocity None

Section 464.009, FS Applications

Exam None

Endorsement

1. Corcoran, June; 1701/481586- A motion was made by Colin to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Little, Staci; 1701/470969- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve with a remedial course. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Nwadike, Naomi; 1701/466817- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Te Riele, Christi; 1701/481877- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Wallace, Stephanie; 1701/482224- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Reciprocity None

Section 435.07, FS Applications Exam

1. Holcomb, Jennifer; 4401/492170- Present. A motion was made by Colin to deny due to not meeting three year requirement. A motion was seconded. The applicant elected to withdraw application.

2. Jenkins, Brittany; 4401/638452- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to ineligible. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Kast, Ida; 4401/637884- A motion was made by Colin to deny based on 456.0635, F.S., crime. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Lucas, Monique; 4401/637896- Present. A motion was made by Colin to deny due to not meeting three year requirement as well as previous license revocation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Martin, Kamala; 4401/626143- A motion was made by Colin to deny due to ineligibility for 456.07, F.S., and 456.0635, F.S. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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6. Santoro, Sandra; 4401/638908- PULLED BY BOARD STAFF

Endorsement None

Reciprocity

None

Other

HOTC

1. Nwaobi, Martina; 1702/167166- A motion was made by Colin to approve with a remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Garcon Olivier, Mimose; 1702/156554 (Paper Addendum)- A motion was made by Colin to approve with remedial course. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Endorsement

1. Welle, Wade; 1702/66784 (Paper Addendum) – This application was reviewed by the Credentials A Committee.

F. Items for Discussion None

G. Information Items 1. Florida Career College (Boynton Beach) 2. Florida State College at Jacksonville 3. Henry W Brewster Tech Center 4. Higher Institute of Health and Human Services 5. Kaplan College (Jacksonville) 70442 6. Lake Tech - CNA Program 1019 7. Miami Edison Senior- PULLED BY STAFF 8. Nova Southeastern University 9. Rose Training Institute 10. Sanford-Brown - Request to Extend 11. Taylor College - Notice of anticipated change 12. Fortis College, Tampa, School Closure- E-ADDENDUM 13. Green Cross/Rose Training CIE Correspondence- E-ADDENDUM 14. Miami Dade College- PN Program Closure- E-ADDENDUM

H. Ratification Lists 1. Applicant Ratification List- February 2014- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. New Nursing Education Programs- A motion was made by Colin to approve. A motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

I. Non‐Compliance with Section 464.019, FS 1. Green Cross School of Nursing- A motion was made by Colin to approve based on approval by CIE. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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2. STEP Medical- Present – A motion was made by Newman to deny due to lack of acute clinical training. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. CNA Programs – Pass Rates (E-Addendum) Noncompliance with 64B9-15.005(6), FAC, not 464.019, FS

C.N.A. APPROVED TO BE PLACED ON PROBATIONARY STATUS- A motion was made by Colin to approve placing the following programs on probationary status. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Vocational Inst. of Florida - License Number 1089 Miami Lakes Education Center - License Number 1097 Luster All Pastoral Care and Cultural Center, Inc. - License Number 1103 Edison State College - Lee Campus - License Number 1351 Tavares High School - License Number 1355 Paramount Training Services Corp - Dania Beach Campus - License Number 1358 Express Training Services - Pensacola - License Number 1367 Southwest Florida Technical Institute - License Number 1153 Miami Carol City Sr. High - License Number 1073 Pinellas Technical Educations Center - St Petersburg Campus - License Number 1360 Pinellas Technical education Center - Clearwater Campus - License Number 1364 Paramount Training Services Corp - Riviera Beach Campus - License Number 1359 Park Vista High School - License Number 1155 South Dade Educational Center - License Number 1049 Career Learning Institute - License Number 1002 Sumter County Adult/Community Education - License Number 1035 5 Star Training Center, Inc. - License Number 1068 Indian River State College - Mueller Campus - License Number 1322 O'Reggio Technical Career Institute, Inc. - License Number 1337 Hialeah Adult Education Center - License Number 1017 South Florida Community College - License Number 1034 Felix Varela Sr. High - License Number 1131 Zephyrhills HS - License Number 1042 Professional Academy of Health - License Number 1142 A Phillip Randolph Health Science Academy - License Number 1233 Concorde Career Institute - License Number 1047 Palm Beach Lakes Comm. High School - License Number 1093 Treasure Coast Medical Academy - License Number 1167 Pensacola School of Massage Therapy and Health Careers - License Number 1311 Life Line Med Training - License Number 1190 Desoto High School Health Science Academy - License Number 1298 Gulf Coast CC - License Number 1078 Lighthouse Medical Academy - License Number 1162 Flagler Technical Institute - License Number 1011 Tallahassee CC - License Number 1069 Gadsden Tech Center - License Number 1012 South Dade Magnet High School - License Number 1133 Wharton High School - License Number 1262 Tampa Bay Tech Health Academy (TBT) - License Number 1260 North Florida Comm. College - License Number 1030 Miami Dade College - License Number 1084 Concorde Career Institute - Orlando Campus - License Number 1340 Charlotte Technical Center - License Number 1326

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Southwest Florida Technical Institute 1153 has closed. Edison State College 1351 has closed. South Florida State College 1034 has closed.

C.N.A. APPROVED TO CHANGE THE STATUS FROM PROBATIONARY TO APPROVED A motion was made by Colin to approve changing the status from probationary to approved for the following programs. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Pinellas Tech Educ. Center - License Number 1080 Concorde Career Institute - License Number 1046 Booker T. Washington Sr. High - License Number 1129 Hillsborough Community College - Brandon - License Number 1319 Lively Vo-Tech - License Number 1225 Fivay High School - Pasco County - License Number 1346 Hialeah Senior HS - License Number 1054 Florida Vocational Institute - License Number 1159 Westland Hialeah Senior High School - License Number 1314 Florida Education Inst. - License Number 1043 Cope Center North - License Number 1056 Miami Northwestern HS - License Number 1074 Vintex Training Inst. Inc. - License Number 1107 Manatee Technical Institute - Main Campus - License Number 1240 Safety Keeper Career Training Institute - License Number 1258 Orlando Tech Center - License Number 1307 Florida Nursing Assistance Academy - License Number 1139 Inlet Grove Community HS - License Number 1059 Immokalee Technical Center - License Number 1120 Family Care Training Center - License Number 1172 Brewster Technical Center - License Number 1287 American Senior High School - License Number 1003 South Technical Academy - License Number 1158 Caregivers of Broward Training Institute - License Number 1336 Suwannee Hamilton Technical Center - License Number 1354 Miami Sunset Adult & CC - License Number 1076 Robert Morgan Education Center- License Number 1096 Mariner High School - License Number 1328

C.N.A. APPROVED TO CHANGE THE STATUS FROM PROBATIONARY TO TERMINATED - A motion was made by Colin to approve placing the following programs on probationary status. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Miami Dade County Public Schools - License Number 1007 Lindsey Hopkins Ed. Center - License Number 1098 North Miami Adult Ed. Center - License Number 1164 Vocational Training Institute - License Number 1175 Bowers/Whitley Career Center - License Number 1255 Brandon Adult & Comm. School - License Number 1285 South County Career Center - License Number 1313 Yechnalaz Instituto Voc. - License Number 1050 Sunshine Academy - License Number 1195

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Express Training Services, LLC - License Number 1144 Express Training Services - License Number 1201 Homer Altidor - License Number 1117 Excel Institute - License Number 1276 Leto High School - License Number 1266 Center for Professional Training & Development - License Number 1149 Advanced Health Care Institute - License Number 1219 Noel Academic For Health Career - License Number 1234 North Miami Beach HS - License Number 1008 International Academy Training Center - License Number 1116 Faith Christian Fellowship - License Number 1104 Leto Adult and Comm. School - License Number 1197 English Center - License Number 1236 Bloomingdale High School - License Number 1256 Marlene's Training Center - License Number 1286 Center For Professional Training And Development - License Number 1045 Sunshine Training Center - License Number 1291 Walton Career Development Center - License Number 1037 W Broward Sch. for Nurs. Asst. - License Number 1039 Miami Lakes Education Center - License Number 1058 Florida Healthcare Academy - License Number 1140 Haitian-American West Indies Training Center - License Number 1238 Indian River State College - Chastain campus - License Number 1320 Lake Technical Center - License Number 1019 Florida Coast Career Tech - License Number 1010 Plant City High School - License Number 1263 First Coast Technical College - License Number 1331 Travis Career Center - License Number 1025 Matrix Educational Center - License Number 1119 Vintex Training Inst., Inc. - License Number 1108 Miami Lakes Senior High - Hialeah - License Number 1232 Moore Mickens Education Cent - License Number 1029 DA Dorsey Education Center - License Number 1006 Center For Career Training – License Number 1125 Palm Beach Vocational Institute – License Number 1192 Lindsey Hopkins Tech Ed Center – License Number 1342 First Coast Tech College – Palatka Campus – License Number 1335

Florida Coast Career Tech 1010 has closed.

Lake Technical Center- Program Code 1019- The program was placed on probation in 2013 for substandard 2012 pass rate in error. There was an error on score reports. A motion was made by Colin to vacate the previous order to place program on probationary status. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Motion to place program on probation for substandard 2013 pass rate.

4. RN and PN Nursing Education Programs- NCLEX Passage Rates (E-Addendum)

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RN APPROVED TO PROBATIONARY A motion was made by Colin to approve changing the status from Approved to Probationary for the RN and LPN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

70404 Jersey College- Present.

70412 Fortis College- Largo- Present.

70414 Professional Training Centers- Will need to be required for the next meeting.

70417 Florida Career College- Boynton Beach- CLOSED Eff. 1-30-14

70419 Concorde Career Institute- Orlando- Present.

70424 Virginia College- Present.

70427 Taylor College- Present.

70457 Taylor College- Present.

70435 Breckinridge School of Nursing- Jacksonville- Present.

70436 Rasmussen College- Fort Myers- Present.

70443 Florida National University- Hialeah- Present.

70452 Dade Medical College- Miami Lakes- Present.

70454 Florida National University- Miami- Present.

70458 Azure College- Miami Gardens- Present.

70479 Carleen Home Health School- Present.

70493 SABER- Present.

70498 Breckinridge School of Nursing- Tampa- Present.

PN APPROVED TO PROBATIONARY

70113 Victoria Medical College- Present.

70117 Azure College- Miami Gardens- Present.

70119 Rasmussen College- New Port Richey- Closed eff. 1/28/14

70121 Southwest Florida Technical Institute- Present.

70124 Medtech Institute- Orlando- Present.

70135 Capscare Academy for Healthcare Education- Present.

70139 Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay- CORRECTED 2013 Rate Met Standard

70140 Miami Dade College of Nursing- CLOSED

70203 Sunshine Training Center- Present.

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70213 International Academy Training Center- Present.

70227 Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology- Present.

70228 Palm Beach Vocational Institute- Present.

70238 Med-Life Institute- Pompano Beach- Present.

70239 Med-Life Institute- Naples- Present.

70286 Techni-Pro Institute, Inc- Present.

70288 Casel Healthcare Training Center- Present.

RN PROBATIONARY TO APPROVED A motion was made by Colin to approve changing the status from Probationary to Approved for the RN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Concorde Career Institute- Tampa - NCLEX Code 70421 Fortis College - NCLEX Code 70447

PN PROBATIONARY TO APPROVED A motion was made by Colin to approve changing the status from Probationary to Approved for the PN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology - NCLEX Code 70127 Southeastern College- Greenacres - NCLEX Code 70134 South Tech Academy - NCLEX Code 70159

RN CONTINUED PROBATION A motion was made by Colin to approve continued probation for the RN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Dade Medical College- Miami Campus - NCLEX Code 70408 Dade Medical College- Hollywood Campus - NCLEX Code 70431 City College - NCLEX Code 70437 Florida National University - NCLEX Code 70453 Concorde Career Institute- Miramar - NCLEX Code 70499

PN CONTINUED PROBATION Ms. LaFortune - Green Cross School of Nursing present.

A motion was made by Colin to approve continued probation for the PN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Dr. Earl Lennard High School Practical Nursing Program - NCLEX Code 70110 Health Education Training School, LLC - NCLEX Code 70126 Lincoln Technical Institute - NCLEX Code 70130 Centura Institute - NCLEX Code 70131 Vintex Training Institute - NCLEX Code 70162 Florida State College At Jacksonville - NCLEX Code 70179 Green Cross School Of Nursing, Inc. - NCLEX Code 70260 Hope Health Career Institute - NCLEX Code 70264

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RN PROBATIONARY TO TERMINATED

Sanford Brown Institute - NCLEX Code 70428 – Present. Gave verbal notice of closure.

A motion was made by Colin to approve termination for the RN program listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Kaplan University School Of Nursing - NCLEX Code 70441

PN PROBATIONARY TO TERMINATED A motion was made by Colin to approve the termination of the following RN programs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Fortis Institute - Palm Springs - NCLEX Code 70111 Palm Beach County Schools PN Program - NCLEX Code 70180` Coral Ridge Training School - NCLEX Code 70221 Rose Training Institute - NCLEX Code 70290

The meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm.

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Disciplinary Hearings & General Business 

Thursday, February 6. 2014 at 8:30 am Call to Order The Chair, Ms. Kirkpatrick, called the meeting to order at 8:42 am and gave instructions of proper decorum for the meeting. 

Roll call Board Members Present:

Lavigne Ann Kirkpatrick, BS, RN - Chair Linda Horton, EdD, PhD, MSN, RN, JD - Vice-Chair Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP- until 10:50 am Jessie Colin, PhD, RN, FRE, FAAN Leonard Connors, Esq., Consumer Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN

Absent: JoAnn Trybulski, PhD, ARNP, DPNAP- Excused Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Consumer- Excused

Attorneys:

Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General Yolonda Green, Assistant General Counsel Casey Cowan, Assistant General Counsel Lauren Leikam, Assistant General Counsel

Board Staff:

Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director William Spooner, Program Operations Administrator Sarah Starling, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Brian Carroll, Regulatory Supervisor Consultant Christa Peace, Regulatory Specialist II- PSU staff Reginald Colston, Compliance Officer Alison Williams, Compliance- Regulatory Program Administrator

A. Reconsiderations 1. Hilton, Ramsey; 1702/5173586- Present and sworn in with Attorney Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by Horton to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

2. McCartney, Shawn; 1701/475911- Present and sworn in with Attorney Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

3. Miller, Velda; 4401/609017- Present and sworn in. Ms. Gustafson will refer this case to the Division of Administrative Hearings.

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4. Schoen, Martin; 1701/1940482- Present and sworn in with Attorney Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

5. Gardner, Janeth; 1701/477019- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

B. Reinstatements and Compliance Issues 1. Anderson, Kendric; 1702/120650- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Ficorilli, David; 1701/388872- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Leipfert, Paul; 1701/278391- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

4. Marcellus, Jeremie; 1702/139902- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Denker to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

5. Marquez, Andrea; 1702/106092- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Horton to approve with a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed with Denker and Colin in opposition.

6. Peterson, Pamela; 1701/95432- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Colin to deny based on non-compliance with previous final orders. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

C.N.A. Exemption 6. McNish, Michelle; 4401/333542- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Gordon to approve. The motion was seconded and passed with Colin and Connors in opposition.

C. Recommended Orders None

D. CNA Informal Hearings If the Respondent was present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact as set forth in the Administrative Complaint. 4). The Department asks that you adopt the conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. If the Respondent was not present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2).The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. 

Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Claydell Horne

1. Horne, Shaunte A., CNA 203099 Case# 2012-14757- A motion was made by Gordon to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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E. RN, LPN, and ARNP Informal Hearings

If the Respondent was present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact as set forth in the Administrative Complaint. 4). The Department asks that you adopt the conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. If the Respondent was not present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2).The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. 

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Jane Herrera

1. Hamann, Stacie Dawn, LPN 5172250 Case #2012-11941 & 2012-11948 File #117673- Present and sworn in with Attorney Jo Ann Palchak. A motion was made by Connor for a V8. There was no second. A motion was made by Colin to impose a V6B, CEs in professional conduct (8 hours) and ethics (8 hours) and costs in the amount of $1140.74. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

2. Greenwald, Beverly Jeanne, RN 9188691 Case #2013-11757 File #278183- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $115.29 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Hassell, Kimberly Marie, LPN 5152887 Case #2013-12802 File #97864- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $51.08, a $250.00 fine and CEs in legal aspects and ethics- 4 hours each. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Burgess, Sheryl Lynn, RN 369441 Case #2013-10637 File #82521- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Denker to impose costs in the amount of $150.00 and a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Garrett, Mary Ellen Davich, RN 2118272 Case #2013-07815 File #97824- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $491.78 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Desmarais, Jose Dania; RN 9281329; Case# 2013-08328- Continued

Recused Members: Ann-Lynn Denker and Mary Kay Habgood

6. Louis, Martha Rose Pierre, LPN 5155134 Case #2013-05659 File #97731- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $714.72, a $100.00 fine and CEs in Medication Administration and supervision (4 hours). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Patricia Dittman

7. Portillo, Francisco L., RN 9254943 Case #2009-24628 File #324302- Continued

Recused Members: Barbara Kemp and Mary Kay Habgood 8. Kemmer, Michelle, RN 9320370 Case #2013-05026 File #421279- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $158.95 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Jody Bryant Newman

9. Sapp, Jill Marie, AKA Davis, Jill Marie, AKA McGuffey, Jill Marie, RN 9179256 Case

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#2013-05466 File #265998- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to accept the voluntary relinquishment. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Thomas, LaDana Williams, LPN 5190616 Case #2013-09811 File #139611- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $181.17 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

11. Sadler, Cher Marcee, RN 929711 Case #2013-07026 File #274634- Continued

F. Licensure Informal Hearing 

CNA

1. Kettles, Tarance; 4401/520878- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Colin to uphold the denial. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

LPN, RN, and ARNP 1. Estevez, Yanexis; 1701/355472- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to uphold the denial. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Fisher, Thomas; 1702/164158- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. Hiatt, Teresa; 1702/164116- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to allow the withdrawal of the application. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Ingraham, Symmes; 1701/464543- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to uphold the denial. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. McDonough, David; 1701/418468- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Horton to approve with a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

G. Petitions for Hearing/Modification 

1. Cecere, Lisa; Case # 2013-08405 (Serving as additional information for Settlement Agreement item# 12) – Not considered

H. CNA Informal Waivers If the Respondent was present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact as set forth in the Administrative Complaint. 4). The Department asks that you adopt the conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. If the Respondent was not present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2).The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. 

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Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Jody Bryant Newman 1. Childress, Jenel Marie, CNA 20420 Case #2013-08603 File #376848- A motion was made by Gordon to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Cywin, Linda S., CNA 90060 Case #2013-03985 File #213500- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

3. McKay, Torri S., CNA 209598 Case #2013-10893 File #505705- Continued

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Linda Horton

4. Jackson, Angela, CNA 90836 Case #2013-07147 File #165637- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Smith, Sharese D., CNA 201890 Case #2013-02190 File #478084- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Richardson, Lakesha L., CNA 74122 Case #2013-03676 File #388369- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Barbara Kemp

7. Reaves, Taronjela S., CNA 68370 Case #2012-16396 File #228440- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

8. Carr, Brenda L., CNA 122842 Case #2012-16437 File #157898- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $1288.61, a $50.00 fine and a V5F. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Ann-Lynn Denker

9. Byrd, Rhonda M., CNA 210703 Case #2013-11333 File #488717- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $893.51 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Taran, Wendy R., CNA 121879 Case #2013-01284 File #315053- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

11. Taylor, Martin Lydell, CNA 129206 Case #2013-09236 File #189623- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $150.24 and a V5F. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Jane Herrera

12. Brown, Cornelia G., CNA 231370 Case #2013-01767 File #333301- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

13. Lindsey, Tonya L., CNA 80346 Case #2012-16306 File #169227- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

14. Thomas, Phillipe D., CNA 93813 Case #2012-18518 File #310026- A motion was made by Horton to impose costs in the amount of $1352.43 and a V5F. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Ann-Lynn Denker

15. Walker, Angella V., CNA 239819 Case #2013-10057 File #422939- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Kay Habgood

16. Naraine, Shanta, CNA 236840 Case #2013-03111 File #548973- A motion was made by Colin to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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Recused Members: Jessie Colin and Mary Jane Herrera 17. Johnson, Taumia L., CNA 115151 Case #2013-01049 File #361460- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: JoAnn Trybulski and Mary Kay Habgood

18. Cody, Angel M., CNA 211891 Case #2013-10047 File #507715- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $4006.40 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

I. RN, LPN, and ARNP Informal Waivers If the Respondent was present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact as set forth in the Administrative Complaint. 4). The Department asks that you adopt the conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. If the Respondent was not present, the board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2).The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint, and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. 

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Sandra Walker

1. Wahl, Steffanie Lynn, RN 9286649 Case #2012-17793 File #379545- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose a V8. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Raasch, Christopher Michael, RN 9282242 Case #2013-04344 File #379347- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $1759.90 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Jody Bryant Newman

3. Miles, Kelly, RN 9301717 Case #2013-09272 File #401794- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $65.88 and a V2. The motion was seconded passed unanimously.

4. Noel, Hugues, LPN 5183118 Case #2013-00988 File #130121- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $288.03 and a V5F. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

5. Noble, Dorinda F., RN 3050642 Case #2013-09753 File #169568- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $606.80 and a V6C with probation for 2 years with standard terms and direct supervision. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

6. Pigott, Christopher Lee, RN 9295920 Case #2013-11021 File #395704- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $1585.80 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

7. Dorsey, Rita Mae, RN 3333592 Case #2013-02946 File #198825- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $120.78 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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Recused Members: Jessie Colin and Mary Jane Herrera 8. Stange, Lisa Lynn, RN 9272262 Case #2013-08017 File #369929- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $845.09 and a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Ann Lynn-Denker and Mary Jane Herrera

9. Prusaczky, Jamie Lynn, RN 9284404 Case #2013-06175 File #378915- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $2511.32, a $250.00 fine and a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

10. Gay, Jonathan Derek, LPN 5187970 Case #2013-07866 File #136602- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $4201.10, a $250.00 fine and a V6B. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Leonard Connors and Claydell Horne

11. Ryan, Margaret Antoinette, RN 9238167 Case #2012-14608 File #330157- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $374.42 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

12. Platzer, Mary Lynn, RN 3252462 Case #2012-03660 File #190369- Pulled

Recused Members: Mary Jane Herrera and Lavigne Kirkpatrick 13. Baghrzadeh, Kendra Lee, RN 2990792 Case #2013-08162 File #163377- Present and sworn in with Attorney Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by Colin to impose a V6A, a $250.00 fine and costs in the amount of $373.70. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

14. Galati, Nancy Marie, RN 3269332 Case #2012-14411 File #192106- A motion was made by Colin to impose costs in the amount of $3850.57 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Ann- Lynn Denker and Mary Kay Habgood

15. White, Ellinda Anne Jones, LPN 889241 Case #2013-07887 File #26117- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $93.52 and a V5F. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Linda Horton

16. Santana, Liliane Gabriel, LPN 5161611 Case #2013-06387 File #106419- Present and sworn in. A motion was made by to Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount $556.25. The motion was seconded and passed with Connors in opposition.

Recused Members: Elmira Gainey and Claydell Horne

17. Bennett, Tracy Lynn, LPN 5146135 Case #2013-11209 File #89727- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $3973.47 and a V6A. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Barbara Kemp

18. Fleener, Angela Renee, RN 9344233 Case #2012-16209 File #449430- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to impose costs in the amount of $435.72 and a V2. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:03 pm The Board reconvened at 1:19 pm

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II. Other  A. Practice Issues

None

B. Advanced Practice Issues P.13510 Protocols 1. Carlos Pardo 2. Casey Martin 3. Dallas Evans 4. Dianne Copenhaver 5. Elba Pabon 6. Frederick Madden 7. Ineke Hyatt 8. Jacqueline Ray 9. Jennifer Nicholson 10. Josefino Arevalo 11. Kathleen Lafferty 12. Kathryn Collins 13. Kristen Fotopoulos 14. Maria Castro 15. Marie Lacandola 16. Melanie McCloud 17. Melissa Rumph 18. Michelle Rubin 19. Naomi Alfonso 20. Renee Hanna 21. Sharon Charles 22. Sharon Walter 23. Sherry Taylor 24. Tracy Gasson 25. Stefanie Otero

A motion was made by Colin to ratify the protocols. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

C. Special Education Issues None

D. Legislative Issues None

Mr. Baker spoke about potential bills that may be filed.

E. Approval of Minutes Previous Board Meeting Minutes:

1. Credentials "A" Committee recommendations- A motion was made by Gordon to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Sterling, Bria; 4401/606404- A motion was made by Colin to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Credentials "B" Committee recommendations- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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3. December 4-6, 2013 Minutes- A motion was made by Horton to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. January 16, 2014 Minutes- A motion was made by Horton to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

G. Endorsement Applicants with unverifiable employment 1. Rojas Torres, Ottoniel; 1701/473219- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on the inability to verify the employment. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

2. Velez Rodriguez, Bryan; 1701/435074- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to deny based on the inability to verify the employment. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

H. Request to Withdraw Application

1. Maloney, Alexandria; 1701/451365- A motion was made Kirkpatrick to approve the withdrawal. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The meeting recessed at 2:41 pm

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Discipline & General Business 

Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8:30 am Call to Order The meeting was reconvened by the Chair, Ms. Kirkpatrick, at 8:41 am. Ms. Kirkpatrick explained the proper decorum for the meeting.

Roll call 

Board Members Present: Lavigne Ann Kirkpatrick, BS, RN - Chair Linda Horton, EdD, PhD, MSN, RN, JD - Vice-Chair Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP Jessie Colin, PhD, RN, FRE, FAAN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN

Absent: JoAnn Trybulski, PhD, ARNP, DPNAP- Excused Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS, Consumer- Excused Leonard Connors, Esq., Consumer- Excused

Attorneys:

Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General Yolonda Green, Assistant General Counsel Casey Cowan, Assistant General Counsel Lauren Leikam, Assistant General Counsel

Board Staff:

Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director William Spooner, Program Operations Administrator Sarah Starling, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Brian Carroll, Regulatory Supervisor Consultant Christa Peace, Regulatory Specialist II- PSU Staff Reginald Colston, Compliance Officer Alison Williams, Compliance- Regulatory Program Administrator

F. Declaratory Statements 1. Fowler, Earl; RN 9342898, Section 464.003(3)(a) and Section 464.018(1)(n)-Seeking clarification of the scope of practice in Advanced Wound Care- Present with Attorney Sean Frasier. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to ask that the Declaratory Statement be amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

A. CNA Motion to Vacate None

B. RN, LPN, and ARNP Motion to Vacate 1. Smith, Stephen Douglas; 1701/449469- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

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E. CNA Settlement Agreements Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Jane Herrera- Cases 1-5 were

tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

1. Johnson, Britney L., CNA 154337 Case #2013-09967 File #424349 2. Mitchell, Demetra D., CNA 222449 Case #2013-00332 File #523135 3. Miranda, Decired M. AKA Smith, Decired M., CNA 105263 Case #2013-00201 File #333992 4. Augustin, Docukerchard J., CNA 274909 Case #2013-11982 File #599462- Present

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Lavigne Kirkpatrick

5. Register, Betty N., CNA 152942 Case #2013-02907 File #398480

Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Claydell Horne- A motion was made by Colin to accept settlement agreements 6 and 7 with costs as listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 6. Kelly, Telisha Shanel, CNA 60828 Case #2013-06441 File #374973- costs are $977.83 7. McNealy, Gwendolyn Y., A.K.A. Jackson, Gwendolyn Yvonne, CNA, 74446 Case #2013-16333 File #153281- costs are $721.83

F. RN, LPN, and ARNP Settlement Agreements Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Kay Habgood- Cases 1-3 were

tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

1. Prado, Janet Rosemary, RN 9233050 Case #2013-03399 File #327735 2. Mareau, Marie Florence, RN 9309692 Case #2013-00218 File #412062 3. Degennaro, Danielle Faye, RN9304190 LPN9304190 Case #2013-07060 & 2013-07091 File#128945 & 403635

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Jody Bryant Newman

A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to accept settlement agreements 4-20 with costs as listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

4. Pisi, Ralph Duncan, LPN 1336641 Case #2013-07565 File #71466- costs are $532.00 5. Michael, Sharmila Mark, RN 9166392 Case #2013-10955 File #250802- costs are $501.70 6. Lee, Jennifer K., LPN 5170323 Case #2013-08319 File #115358- costs are $467.26 7. Edmondson, Cheryl Ann, RN 9348945 Case #2013-10696 File #452233- costs are $1470.79 8. Brenda, Nadia V. AKA Blackburn, Nadia V., RN 9285914 Case #2012-17715 File #370833- Present- costs are $595.23 9. Noel, Shane Michael, RN 93571758 Case #2013-09825 File #461938- costs are $501.06 10. Pomeroy, Lee Christopher, RN 9317687 Case #2013-04542 File #418920- costs are $700.05 11. Hauck, Tracie Lynn, RN 20345752 Case #2013-11050 File #89165- costs are $421.25

12. Cecere, Lisa Anderson, RN 9248784 Case #2013-08405 File #342577- Present- costs are $3443.11 13. Smith, Edward Lewis, RN 9190286 Case #2012-08522 File #278626- costs are $4794.73 14. Snyder, Sheryl Lynn, RN 1717612 Case #2012-17069 File #59651- Present- costs are $2806.16

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and JoAnn Trybulski 15. Lavely, Jamie Lee, RN 9221623 Case #2013-07503 File #311053- costs are $10711.61 16. Castillo, Jocelyn V., RN 2841352 Case #2013-01264 File #147966-costs are $1987.34

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17. Ramos, Cynthia Emma, RN 1645922 Case #2013-08983 File #53603- costs are $1977.72 18. Moreno, Ernesto, RN 9357809 Case #2013-13337 File #463762- costs are $489.35 19. Arias, Dairis Nancy, RN 9231598 Case #2013-08429 File #324804- costs are $761.09 20. Bopp, Tina E., RN 3361882 Case #2013-07243 File #201746- Present- costs are $6139.65

Recused Members: Mary Jane Herrera and Lavigne Kirkpatrick- Cases 21-33 were tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

21. Zaccheo, Kimberly, RN 2958452 Case #2013-03921 File #160050 22. Hibbert, Davion Shephaine, LPN 5194020 Case #2013-08045 File #143279 23. Maxwell, Lashaundra Marie, RN 93054583 Case #2013-08007 File #406568 24. Pelikan, Cheryl, RN 3168312 Case #2013-11210 File #181746 25. Lucas, Cynthia Marie, RN 9322104 Case #2013-03750 File #424277 26. Daniels, Cristal Lashonda AKA Gaskin, Cristal Lashonda, LPN 5163106 Case #2013-12695 File #109021- Present 27. Rinsdale, William Charles, RN 9182738 Case #2013-08415 File #270391 28. Garrison, Thadaeus Noel, RN 9351992 Case #2013-09263 File #454821 29. Suarez, Jeyssa, RN 9305075 Case #2013-04631 File #404242 30. Haberle, Robert Alan, RN 3378832 Case #2012-18907 File #203482 31. Pardue, Lee Hart, RN 9239210 Case #2013-06220 File #329605 32. Lewin, Susan Conard, RN 1126952 Case #2013-10032 File #15557 33. Hiers, William Robert, RN 9303380 Case #2013-12174 File #403175

Recused Members: Ann-Lynn Denker and Mary Kay Habgood

A motion was made by Colin to accept settlement agreements 34, 38-39, 42 with costs listed below. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

34. Parks, Dean Joseph, LPN 5199437 Case #2013-07225 File #144680- costs are $503.80

Recused Members: Barbara Kemp and Kathryn Whitson- Cases 35-37 were tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

35. Carreiro, Stevie Rae, LPN 5193441 Case #2013-10766 File #142673 36. Manley, Diann Zarach, LPN 5163526 Case #2013-11949 File #108137- Present 37. Butts, Georgina Maria, LPN 1216661 Case #2013-13876 File #59196

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Elmira Gainey

38. Hutson, Jamie Nellie, LPN 5197191 Case #2013-13500 File #111401- costs are $1470.26 39. Johnson, Paula L., LPN 399801 Case #2013-09794 File #83726- costs are $4027.24 40. Cohen, Kenneth Alan, ARNP, CRNA 2125442 Case #2013-13948 File #60160- $2252.08. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to reject the settlement agreement. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. A motion was by Kirkpatrick for costs in the amount of $2252.08 and a V2 and with a nuero-cognitive testing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Recused Members: Linda Horton and Mary Kay Habgood

41. Barnhart, Jr., Gary Lee, LPN 5194467 Case #2011-15543 File #139725- $6219.63- Present. This case was tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

Recused Members: Claydell Horne and Leonard Connors

42. Thorne, Daniel Lannon, RN 9314569 Case #2012-09660 File #404893- Present- costs are $1308.86

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C. CNA Voluntary Relinquishments

No Recused Members: A motion was made by Colin to accept voluntary relinquishments 1-3. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

1. Holdsworth, William R., CNA 286516 Case #2013-14631 File #608474 2. Morgan, Christopher, CNA 261714 Case #201-145716 File #593491 3. Williams, Glendese A., CNA 225469 Case #2013-16828 File #533199

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Jane Herrera- Cases 4-5 were tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

4. Johnson, Lashonda M., CNA 52880 Case #2013-07578 File #228428 5. Wentzel, Rosalinda K., CNA 212637 Case #2013-12364 File #513606

D. RN, LPN, and ARNP Voluntary Relinquishments No Recused Members: A motion was made by Colin to accept the Voluntary

Relinquishments 1-11. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

1. Carmichael, Heather Marlise, ARNP 2967652 Case #2012-16864 File #160995 2. Ronan, Kathleen Mary, RN 9285848 Case #2013-15851 File #36187 3. Cohen, Mindy Eve, LPN 563671 Case #2013-15910 File #5546 4. Reinhalter, Karen L., LPN 5168795 Case #2013-15152 File #114832 5. Dorrington, Jeremy John, RN 9355668 Case #2013-12771 File #461404 6. Jessie, Cheri Frances Savage, RN 2501912 Case #2013-17610 File #112965 7. Colosimo, Patriss M., LPN 5192021 Case #2013-16770 File #141759 8. Faulkner, Kristi Shawn, RN 3279192 Case #2013-14288 File #193124 9. Ebel, Merrily Kay, RN 3144702 Case #2013-17341 File #179306 10. Mercado, Carmen C., RN 1517582 Case #2013-18518 File #43287 11. Oliveros, Beverly Pakoy, RN 9326152 Case #2013-15022 File #412625

Recused Members: Leonard Connors and Claydell Horne- A motion was made by

Colin to accept settlement agreements 12, 17-19. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

12. Carmichael, Heather Marlise, RN 2967652 Case #2012-14763 File #160995

Recused Members: Lavigne Kirkpatrick and Mary Jane Herrera- Cases 13-16 were tabled due to a lack of a quorum.

13. McNew, Nadine A. Lankford, LPN 427911 Case #2013-10428 File #84969 14. Knies, Matthew Darrel, RN 9259916 Case #2013-07584 File #352046 15. Campbell, Jennifer Brown, LPN 5179731 Case #2013-07241 File #126709 16. Chambers, James E., LPN 5185297 Case #2013-09846 File #130992

Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Claydell Horne

17. Kerzan, Donna J., RN 9332878 Case #2013-11759 File #433619 18. Chastain, Tracy Ann Thomas, RN 1636442 Case #2013-07236 File #52815

Recused Members: Mary Kay Habgood and Joann Trybulski

19. Willock, Elaine, RN 2909652 Case #2013-08013 File #155025

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II. Nursing Education clinical space challenges discussion @ 10:00 AM There were no audience members in attendance to address the topic. Discussion ensued with Board members.

III. Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)‐ Ms. Fitzpatrick discussed the report. 1. State Report

A. November 2013 B. December 2013

2. Agenda

IV. Board Reports 

A. Chair Ms. Fitzpatrick discussed her attendance at the QUIN Council.

B. Members Dr. Colin informed the Board that she has been asked to present her poster from her NCSBN IRE project at the scientific symposium.

C. Board Counsel 1. January 2014 Rules Report

2. Rule 64B9-8.001 PCP Panels - Proposed Language (Paper Addendum) 3. Rule 64B9-4.010 ARNP Protocols and Physician Requirements (no materials)

Ms. Gustafson discussed her report. She also discussed the changes in probable cause panels.

A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to promulgate the PCP Panels rule as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick that there is no change in regulatory costs. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

D. Prosecution Services Unit Ms. Green discussed the report. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to allow the Department to continue to prosecute the cases that are older than a year. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

E. CSU Report No Materials

F. Overview of the Enforcement Process No Materials

G. Executive Director 1. NCSBN 2013-14 Environment Scan- Informational

2. Ratification Lists

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A. Nursing Withdrawal- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to ratify the withdrawal list. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

B. Continuing Education Providers- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to ratify the CE providers. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Ratification for licenses- A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to approve the license ratification list. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Mr. Baker informed the Board that there will be an APRN Consensus meeting in April in Chicago. The Board has the ability to send one board member.

Mr. Baker explained that he attended the Tri-Regulator Collaborative meeting on Wednesday. He explained that this meeting was a first and how he felt it was effective. He also informed the Board that there will be a Tri-regulators symposium in October.

Mr. Baker informed the Board that a new Nurse Consultant, Scarlet Curtis had been hired, and that they would meet her at the April Meeting.

Mr. Baker also informed the Board that Ms. Sarah Starling was promoted from Regulatory Supervisor to the Program Administrator of the C.N.A. Support Unit. He also told them about Brian Carroll's promotion from Regulatory Specialist III to Regulatory Supervisor over the C.N.A Processing Team.

Mr. Baker explained that Dr. Newman will be attending budget liaison training in Tallahassee in March.

Mr. Baker explained that he, Ms. Kirkpatrick and Dr. Horton would be attending the National Council of State Boards of Nursing mid-year meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Baker discussed he is in communication with the Governor’s office regarding Board member appointments.

Mr. Baker reminded the Board that the May 2nd retreat would be in Celebration, Florida. Ms. Kirkpatrick requested that the Continuing Education Rule be discussed at this meeting. Mr. Baker asked that any other issues that Board members would like to be discussed be brought to his attention.

Mr. Baker explained that there would be an APRN bill workshop held on Monday, February 10, 2014 and that the text for the potential bill was now available.

Discussion ensued about shortening the meetings from 3 days to 2 days. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick to pilot a 2 day meeting (Thursday and Friday) with a Wednesday night arrival for the April & June meetings. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Discussion was had to have the Committee meetings on Thursday morning at 8:30, Full Board on Thursday at 1:30 pm and on Friday at 8:30am.

Mr. Baker discussed the earlier agenda deadline and e-addendums. He also thanked the staff for being able to so quickly implement the board’s request to receive agenda materials a week sooner.

Ms. Kirkpatrick asked if the meeting in May could be moved to a later date. Mr. Baker said that he would look into it. The new date suggested was May 16, 2014.

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H. Financial Report None

I. Delegations None

V. Adjournment 

The meeting adjourned 10:36 am.

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Credentials Summary of Conditions 

CONTINUING EDUCATION Required within 6 months of licensure

PROBATION (P1) Standard terms

[A] Violate no laws [B] Report changes in address, employer, arrests, or violations of probation or orders from another jurisdiction [C] Quarterly self-reports [D] Quarterly nursing employer reports [G] Tolling

Direct supervision

[H] Direct supervision, regularly assigned unit, no employment by nurse registry, nurse employment agency or home health agency, no multiple employers or self- employment

IPN (V6) V6A - must sign IPN contract V6B - must have IPN evaluation and contract if recommended V6C - must have IPN evaluation and contract if recommended; if contract not recommended, probation

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Summary of Discipline 

CONTINUING EDUCATION Required within 6 months of licensure

PROBATION (P3) Standard terms

[A] Violate no laws [B] Report changes in address, employer, arrests, or violations of probation or orders from another jurisdiction [C] Quarterly self-reports [D] Quarterly nursing employer reports [G] Tolling

Direct supervision

[H] Direct supervision, regularly assigned unit, no employment by nurse registry, nurse employment agency or home health agency, no multiple employers or self- employment C1

PROBATION (P4) Stayed suspension conditioned on compliance

IPN (V6) V6A - suspension until entry into IPN, suspension stayed while compliant V6B - suspension until IPN evaluation and contract if recommended, suspension stayed while compliant V6C - suspension until IPN evaluation and contract if recommended suspension stayed while compliant; if contract not recommended probation

SUSPENSION (V) V1 - suspend until appearance to demonstrate safety V2 - suspend until appearance to demonstrate safety with IPN coordinated evaluation V3 - suspend for a minimum period and thereafter until appearance to demonstrate safety with IPN coordinated evaluation V4 - suspend until fine and costs/bounced check paid V5A V5B V5F - suspend until compliant with previous final order

REVOCATION V8 - revocation

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Guidelines for Acceptable Disciplinary CE 

CE AREA HOURS/OPTIONS TYPICAL CONTENT

Anger Management

4 hr 8 hr

• Definition, assessment, management of anger • Positive anger management tools • Resources

Assessment

2 hr 8 hr 40 hr full course

• Health History, including cultural assessment • Fundamental physical assessment techniques • Assessing body systems: Integumentary, Respiratory, Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive, Musculoskeletal, Neurological

Critical Thinking

2 hr 8 hr

• Definition • Characteristics and skills that demonstrate critical thinking • Strategies to improve ability to think critically

Delegation

2 hr 8 hr

• Aspects that a nurse needs to consider when delegating • Professional roles that a nurse cannot delegate • Process for effective delegation

Documentation

2 hr 8 hr

• Process of charting • Common charting errors • Implications of poor record keeping • Emerging issues, i.e., faxes, computers, HIPAA • Legal case review

Ethics

2 hr 8 hr (may be combined with Legal Aspects)

• Ethical decision making • Concepts of beneficence, justice and autonomy • History of ethics in nursing • Common ethical issues/case review, frameworks • Resources

Legal Aspects

2 hr 8 hr (may be combined with Ethics)

• Nursing Practice Act: purpose and role of Board; definitions of advanced, professional, and practical nursing; scope of practice; grounds for disciplinary actions • Delegation • Documentation & medical record keeping • Informed consent • Case review

LPN Supervision

30 hr

• Per 64B9-15 • Note: RNs may take this course; for CE credit for RNs, at least 2 hours must be on the RN role

Medication Administration

16 hr Supervised lab

• Standard abbreviations • Transcription of orders • Calculations, including pediatric dosages • Preparation and administration of oral, parental, intravenous medications, fluids • Legal responsibilities related to medication administration, observation, documentation, and record keeping • Common errors and strategies to avoid them

Pain Management

2 hr 8 hr

• Classifying acute and chronic pain • Assessment and reassessment strategies • Barriers to effective pain management; psychology of pain

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CE AREA HOURS/OPTIONS TYPICAL CONTENT • Pain intensity scales

• Pharmacological pain interventions • Non-pharmacological pain management • Interdisciplinary discharge planning • Patient/family education

Patient Rights

2 hr

• Specific rights protected by federal and state laws • Right to be informed • Right to exercise self-determination • Protection of personal privacy • Forms of abuse • Reporting violations

Pharmacology

16 hr 40 hr

• Classification systems • Drug forms, routes, actions, uses, precautions, interactions, and side effects • Computation and dosages • Asepsis • Resources

Professional Standards

Varies

• Programs on Standards from Professional Associations • Curriculums approved by Professional Associations • Examples (not limited to): Association of Operating Room Nurses, Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association, Infusion Nurses Society, Oncology Nurses Association

Refresher Remedial Courses

80 didactic and 96 hours clinical

• All disciplinary board-ordered refresher or remedial courses require didactic and clinical components that are in compliance with 64B9-3.025. • Additional clinical hours in specialized or general areas may be specified

Universal Protocol

• Agency specific, agency provided in-services on JCAHO requirements for procedural timeout and other standards

Note: 2 & 8 hour courses offered by CE Providers; 40 hour courses may be offered by CE Providers but are more commonly part of a nursing program curriculum.