BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS...Deborah Bell George Buchenau, Jr. Virginia Campbell Phyllis Caves Rawley Richard Robert Gibbs Rachel Gomez Brenda Jackson Anita Palmer Beverley Nutall Blanca

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BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS

Regular Meeting

Thursday, July 20, 20068:35 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.Friday, July 21, 20068:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225Austin, Texas

Present:Linda RoundsDeborah BellGeorge Buchenau, Jr.Virginia CampbellPhyllis Caves RawleyRichard Robert GibbsRachel GomezBrenda JacksonAnita PalmerBeverley NutallBlanca Rosa Garcia

Absent:Joyce AdamsFrank Sandoval

Staff present:Katherine A. Thomas, Executive DirectorPatricia Vianes-Cabrera, Executive AssistantAnthony Diggs, Director of EnforcementJames “Dusty” Johnston, General Counsel Joy Sparks, Assistant General CounselVictoria Cox, Assistant General CounselMark Majek, Director of OperationsMary Beth Thomas, Director of NursingJolene Zych, Nursing ConsultantVirginia Holmes, Nursing ConsultantBetty Sims, Nursing ConsultantRobbin Wilson, Nursing ConsultantCarol Marshall, Nursing ConsultantJanice Hooper, Nursing ConsultantDorothy Joy, Nursing ConsultantMelinda Hester, Nursing ConsultantBruce Holter, Information Specialist

2AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION

CALL TO ORDER Linda Rounds called the meeting to orderat 8:35 a.m, Thursday, July 20, 2006.

ROLL CALL All members were present with theexception of Joyce Adams and FrankSandoval. A quorum was established.

INTRODUCTIONS Board members and staff introducedthemselves to the audience.

ACCEPTANCE OFAGENDA

The Board reviewed the agenda. The Agenda was approved.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the minutes from theApril 19-20, 2006 meeting.

The Board approved the minutes from theApril 19-20, 2006 meeting.

CONSENTAGENDA ITEMS

The Consent agenda was approved withthe following changes:

Item 2.1. Financial Statements wasremoved from the consent agenda fordiscussion.

Blanca Rosa Garcia recused herself fromthe consideration and vote on Item3.2.8.a. Notification of Nursing EducationProgram Closure, Del Mar College,Vocational Nursing Education Program.

Blanca Rosa Garcia recused herself fromthe consideration and vote on Item 8.2Agreed Order of Rachel Marie Loomis,LVN #152667.

Item 8.2. Agreed Orders:The following Agreed Order was removedfrom the Agenda:Jeanne Marie Bartosiewice, RN #655661

The following Agreed Orders wereremoved from the consent agenda fordiscussion:Jennie Lee Dison, LVN #155100Risa Greenmyer Falkenberry, LVN#82862/RN #606270George Eric Hartline, RN #608338

Item 8.4. Eligibility Agreed Order:The following Agreed Order was removedfrom the Agenda:Leslie Karen Groves, LVN


2.2. CE ComplianceReport

Approved on Consent.

3.2.1. Confirmationof Approval StatusBased on 2005NCLEX-PNExamination PassRate and Review of2005 Annual Report- Full approval withNoRecommendationsand NoRequirements,Trinity ValleyCommunity Collegeat Palestine

The Board considered the 2005 NCLEX-PNexamination pass rates and review of the2005 Annual Reports.

The Board voted to continue full approval forTrinity Valley Community College atPalestine, with no conditions and norequirements to be met.

3.2.7. Notification ofConsolidation ofVocational NursingEducationPrograms

3.2.7.a. AngelinaCollege at Lufkin,Crockett, andJasper VocationalNursing EducationPrograms

No Board Action taken. This notification wasfor informational purposes only.

3.2.7.b. LamarState College atOrange Day andEvening VocationalNursing EducationPrograms


3.2.7.c. TylerJunior College atJacksonville Dayand EveningVocational NursingEducationPrograms


3.2.7.d. TylerJunior College atTyler Day and



Evening VocationalNursing EducationPrograms

3.2.8. Notification ofNursing EducationProgram Closure

3.2.8.a. Del MarCollege, VocationalNursing EducationProgram


3.2.8.b. Universityof TexasSouthwesternMedical Center atDallas, Women’sHealth Care NursePractitionerProgram


5.1.1. Eligibility andDisciplinaryCommittee


7.1.1. TPAPNQuarterly Report


8. PROPOSEDBOARD ORDERS

8.2. AgreedOrders

The board voted to ratify the Agreed Orderson Consent with the following results:

Linda Sue Acuna, RN #553633 Limited License. Respondent shall notprovide direct patient care. ShouldRespondent desire to return to a clinicalpractice setting, which would require her toprovide direct patient care, Respondent shallpetition the Board for such approval.

Benny Don Baughman, LVN #143423 Warning with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $1,000.Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete a


board approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions forthe duration of the stipulation period.

David Edward Belt, LVN #159580 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in nursing ethics; and the“Maintaining Proper Boundaries” courseoffered at Vanderbilt University MedicalCenter. Should Respondent choose topractice as a LVN in Texas, Respondent willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions forthe duration of the stipulation period.

Avalon Danell Borel, LVN #165730 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionstayed. Respondent shall fully comply with allthe terms and conditions of the Order of theBoard issued to Avalon Danell Borel onJanuary 25, 2004, by the South CarolinaState Board of Nursing. Respondent shallcause the South Carolina State Board ofNursing to submit quarterly reports regardingRespondent’s compliance with the SouthCarolina State Board of Nursing Order.Further, Respondent shall cause the SouthCarolina State Board of Nursing to submitwritten verification of Respondent’ssuccessful completion of that Order.

Diana Fairfax Brassard, LVN #188586 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approved


course in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Zarina Stephanie Relayo Carino, RN#692870

Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in physical assessment;and a board approved course in nursingdocumentation. It is further agreed thatshould Respondent practice as a RN in theState of Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Bertram Earl Carpenter, RN #234802 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within forty-five days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision with


employment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Katheryn Sue Catalanotto, RN #698657 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in medication administration. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Yvonne Carol (Kutscherousky) Christian,RN #253287

Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics.. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for two years ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod; Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; andRespondent shall submit to periodic screensfor controlled substances and alcohol.

Linda J. Collyear, RN #513626 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration; and a board approved coursein nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under the


following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Sanda Michelle Craig, LVN #173979 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within forty-five days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course inphysical assessment; a board approvedcourse in nursing documentation; and aboard approved course in nursing ethics.Should Respondent choose to practice as aLVN in Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Sharron Kaye DeRidder, LVN #187543 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the first sixmonths of employment under this order; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theremainder of the stipulation period.


Deborah Kay Etheridge, LVN #118454 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in nursing jurisprudence; aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation; and a board approvedcourse in nursing ethics. It is further agreedthat should Respondent practice as a LVN inthe State of Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Robert William Fitzsimons, LVN#186837/RN #711816

Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $250.Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course inmedication administration; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nurse inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Cassey Don Freeman, RN #709668 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in physicalassessment. Should Respondent choose topractice as a RN in Texas, Respondent willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations for


one year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the first sixmonths of employment under this order; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theremainder of the stipulation period.

Dana Friga, RN #655007 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in medica t ionadministration; and a board approved coursein nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions.

Cheryle Ann Gherman, RN #464588 Warning with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $850.Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course innursing ethics; and a board approved coursein nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for two years ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; Respondent shallhave direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentunder this order; and Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period.


Stan Lee Gore, RN #535364 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Roxanne M. Hicks, LVN #83761 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionstayed. Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; Respondent shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol; Respondent shall attend at leasttwo support group meetings each week, oneof which shall be for substance abuse andshall provide acceptable proof of suchattendance; and Respondent shall cause herprobation officer to submit quarterly writtenreports regarding Respondent’s compliancewith her court ordered probation untilreleased from probation. It is further agreedthat should Respondent be convicted of theoffense as outlined in finding of fact numbersix, said judicial action will result in furtherdisciplinary action including Revocation ofRespondent’s license to practice nursing inthe State of Texas.


Karen Maria Lee Howes, LVN #189710 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in nursing ethics; and aboard approved course in BasicCardiopulmonary Life Support for Healthcareproviders. Should Respondent choose topractice as a LVN in Texas, Respondent willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions forthe duration of the stipulation period.

Dedra Lynn Huffstuttler, LVN #163932 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod; Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; Respondentshall submit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; and Respondentshall cause her probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regardingRespondent’s compliance with her courtordered probation until released fromprobation. It is further agreed that shouldRespondent be convicted of the offense asoutlined in finding of fact number seven, saidjudicial action will result in further disciplinaryaction including Revocation of Respondent’slicense to practice nursing in the State ofTexas.


Brandi Diane (Jenkins) Jennings, RN#693548

Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions.

Tommie Ray Land, RN #618306 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a RN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions.

Reta Jean Lomeli, LVN #87460 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration; a board approved course inphysical assessment; and a board approvedcourse in nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions.


Rachel Marie Loomis, LVN #152667

Board member Blanca Rosa Garcia, recusedherself from consideration and voting on thisorder.Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in med icat ionadministration. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions.

Sandra G. Martinez, LVN #85678 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within forty-five days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in physical assessment.Should Respondent choose to practice as aLVN in Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod.

Cassandra Kaye Matchett, LVN #176645 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $100.Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursing


home, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod.

Laura Kay Nix, RN #578086 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in physical assessment;and a board approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a RN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; and shall provide employerreports.

Paula Deann Obrero, LVN #79277/RN#660657

Enforced Suspension. Respondent’slicense is hereby suspended with saidsuspension enforced until Respondentcompletes a recommended treatmentprogram approved by the Board, providesdocumentation of successful completion, andhas obtained twelve consecutive months ofsobriety. Upon verification of said treatmentthe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $500.Within one year of the stay Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. Thefollowing terms of this probation may only beserved while Respondent is employed as anurse in a hospital, nursing home, or otherclinical practice setting for three years ofprobation: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; Respondent shallhave direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentas a nurse under this order; Respondent


shall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the remainder ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care area forthe first year of employment under this order;Respondent shall not administer or have anycontact with controlled substances for thefirst year of employment under this order;Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; Respondentshall submit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance;Respondent shall participate in therapy witha board approved therapist and shall causethe therapist to submit quarterly reportsregarding Respondent’s progress in therapyuntil released from therapy.

Charles Andrew Odom, RN #221707 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for two years ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondent’snurse anesthetist practice will be monitoredfor two years by a board approvedAnesthesiologist or CRNA.

Juliet Obiageli Onyia, RN #677049 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in physical assessment;and a board approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a RN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shall


notify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;and shall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions.

Patricia Ann Peterson, RN #596370 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $250.Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a RN in Texas, it is agreed thatRespondent’s employment as a nurse shallbe limited to Home Care Connections, SanAntonio, Texas. Respondent will providedirect patient care under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall besubject to random periodic visits; and shallhave in-direct supervision for the duration ofthe stipulation period. Should Respondent’semployment with Home Care Connectionscease prior to the completion of the one yearof stipulations, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions.

Yvette Denise Raddohl, LVN #183902 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in nursing ethics; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;


Respondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Cynthia Raynes, LVN #188510 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within forty-five days of entry of this order Respondentshall initiate contact with the TexasGuaranteed Student Loan corporation andmake arrangements to repay the studentloan; Upon approval of a repayment contractwith the TGSL Corporation Respondent shallprovide the board office with verification ofrepayment of the defaulted loan. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod.

Travis Trent Riley, RN #584218 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’slicense is hereby suspended with saidsuspension enforced until Respondent hasobtained twelve consecutive months ofsobriety. Upon verification of said treatmentthe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $500.Within one year of the stay Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. Thefollowing terms of this probation may only beserved while Respondent is employed as aRN in a hospital, nursing home, or otherclinical practice setting for three years of


probation: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; Respondent shallhave direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentas a RN under this order; Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care area forthe first year of employment under this order;Respondent shall not administer or have anycontact with controlled substances for thefirst year of employment under this order;Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; Respondentshall submit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance;Respondent shall participate in therapy witha board approved therapist and shall causethe therapist to submit quarterly reportsregarding Respondent’s progress in therapyuntil released from therapy.

Marlita Kaye Roach, LVN #134188/RN#676244

Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nurse inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Katherine Lynn Ross, RN #659184 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of $250.Within one year of entry of this order


Respondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Laura Joanne Sewell, LVN #174892 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’slicense is hereby suspended with saidsuspension enforced until Respondentcompletes a board approved treatmentprogram, provides documentation ofsuccessful completion, and has obtainedtwelve consecutive months of sobriety. Uponverification of said treatment the suspensionwill be STAYED and Respondent will beplaced on Probation for three years with thefollowing agreed terms of probation: Withinforty-five days of the suspension beingstayed Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $350. Within one year of thestay Respondent shall successfully completea board approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. The following terms of thisprobation may only be served whileRespondent is employed as a nurse in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for three years of probation:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havedirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentas a nurse under this order; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the remainder ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care area forthe first year of employment under this order;Respondent shall not administer or have any


contact with controlled substances for thefirst year of employment under this order;Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; Respondentshall submit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance;Respondent shall participate in therapy witha board approved therapist and shall causethe therapist to submit quarterly reportsregarding Respondent’s progress in therapyuntil released from therapy; and Respondentshall cause her probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regardingRespondent’s compliance with her courtordered probation until released fromprobation. It is further agreed that shouldRespondent be convicted of the offense asoutlined in finding of fact number six, saidjudicial action will result in further disciplinaryaction including Revocation of Respondent’slicense to practice nursing in the State ofTexas.

Terrilynn Ray Shade, LVN #142677/RN#621236

Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.


Richie Sue Sharrock, LVN #108729 Limited License. Respondent shall notprovide direct patient care. ShouldRespondent desire to return to a clinicalpractice setting, which would require her toprovide direct patient care, Respondent shallpetition the Board for such approval.

Julie Ventura Simmons, LVN #191749 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Myung Hi Sin, LVN #79756/RN #513090 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’slicenses are hereby suspended with saidsuspension enforced until Respondentreturns her licenses to be placed in “retired”status. Once Respondent’s licenses areplaced in “retired” status, Respondent shallnot seek to renew or reactivate herprofessional or vocational license, nor willshe be eligible to practice as a VoluntaryRetired Nurse. Should Respondent desire toreturn to the practice of nursing, Respondentshall petition the Board for such approval andRespondent’s petition shall be evaluatedpursuant to criteria in effect at the time thepetition is considered.

William L. Skaehill, LVN #136331/RN#617726

Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in physical assessment;and a board approved course in nursingethics. Should Respondent choose topractice as a nurse in Texas, Respondent willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the board


order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the first yearof employment under this order; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theremainder of the stipulation period.

Jonathan Lee Sorenson, RN #549856 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionstayed and Respondent is hereby placed onprobation for two years with the followingagreed terms of probation: Respondent shallfully comply with all the terms and conditionsof the Order of the Board issued to JonathanLee Sorenson on May 24, 2005, by theIllinois Board of Nursing. Respondent shallcause the Illinois Board of Nursing to submitquarterly reports which indicate ifRespondent is in compliance with the Orderof the board and Respondent shall cause theIllinois Board of Nursing to submit writtenverification of Respondent’s successfulcompletion of that Order.

Linda Kaye Warren, LVN #155861 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within forty-five days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of this orderRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a LVN in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employer reports;Respondent shall have direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the first yearof employment under this order; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the remainder ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.


Dick Howard Weatherly, RN #227135 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a CRNAin Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondent’spractice as a RN Anesthetist shall memonitored for one year by a board approvedAnesthesiologist or CRNA.

Gay Lynn Wuerzburger, RN #699390 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; a boardapproved course in medicat ionadministration; and a board approved coursein nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a RN inTexas, Respondent will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for one year ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; and Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

8.3.REINSTATEMENTAGREED ORDERS

Barbara Sweeney Cox, RN #526992 Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions:Petitioner shall pay all re-registration feesand be issued a coded license which shall besubject to the following agreed post-licensurestipulations: Within forty-five days of entry ofthis order Petitioner shall apply to and beaccepted into the TPAPN program whichshall include payment of a non-refundableparticipation fee in the amount of five


hundred dollars payable to TPAPN; Uponacceptance into TPAPN, Petitioner shallwaive confidentiality and provide a copy ofthe executed TPAPN contract to the BNE.Petitioner shall comply with all requirementsof the TPAPN contract. Petitioner shall causeTPAPN to notify the BNE of any violation ofthe TAPN contract.

Jennifer Hardin (Wood), RN #641015 Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions:Petitioner shall pay all re-registration feesand be issued a coded license which shall besubject to the following agreed post-licensurestipulations: Within forty-five days of entry ofthis order Petitioner shall apply to and beaccepted into the TPAPN program whichshall include payment of a non-refundableparticipation fee in the amount of fivehundred dollars payable to TPAPN; Uponacceptance into TPAPN, Petitioner shallwaive confidentiality and provide a copy ofthe executed TPAPN contract to the BNE.Petitioner shall comply with all requirementsof the TPAPN contract. Petitioner shall causeTPAPN to notify the BNE of any violation ofthe TAPN contract.

Stephanie Kay Kaping, LVN #150952 Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions: Withinforty-five days of entry of this order Petitionershall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Petitioner shall successfully completea board approved nursing refresher courseprior to returning to the practice of vocationalnursing; Petitioner shall pay all re-registrationfees and be issued a coded license whichshall be subject to the following agreed post-licensure stipulations: Within one year ofrelicensure Petitioner shall successfullycomplete a board approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. Should Petitioner choose topractice as a LVN in the State of Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home, or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Petitioner shall have


in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod.

Jennifer Mary Thomas, LVN #98216/RN#568652

Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions:Petitioner shall pay all re-registration feesand be issued a coded license which shall besubject to the following agreed post-licensurestipulations: Within forty-five days of entry ofthis order Petitioner shall apply to and beaccepted into the TPAPN program whichshall include payment of a non-refundableparticipation fee in the amount of fivehundred dollars payable to TPAPN; Uponacceptance into TPAPN, Petitioner shallwaive confidentiality and provide a copy ofthe executed TPAPN contract to the BNE.Petitioner shall comply with all requirementsof the TPAPN contract. Petitioner shall causeTPAPN to notify the BNE of any violation ofthe TAPN contract.

8.4 ELIGIBILITYAGREED ORDERS

Irish Yemica Banks, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization topractice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner upon attaining a passinggrade on the NCLEX-PN shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. Withinone year of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. It isfurther agreed should Petitioner practice asa LVN in Texas, Petitioner will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for two years ofemployment: Petitioner shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; Petitionershall cause employer(s) to submit periodic


reports; and Petitioner shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictions forthe duration of the stipulation period.

Harolynn Jakesha Barker, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Petitioner shall participate intherapy with a board approved therapist andshall cause the therapist to submit quarterlyreports regarding Petitioner’s progress intherapy until released from therapy.

Susan Noelle Cranford, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-LVN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner, uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-LVN, shall be issued a license to practicenursing in Texas which shall bear theappropriate notation. Within one year of initiallicensure Petitioner shall successfullycomplete a board approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a LVN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; and Petitioner shall cause eachemployer to submit notification ofemployment forms.

Sharon Lee Davis, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization to


practice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner upon attaining a passinggrade on the NCLEX-PN shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. Withinone year of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. It isfurther agreed at the time of initial licensureshould Petitioner practice as a LVN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; shall cause employer(s)to submit periodic reports; and Petitionershall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Mary Alice Grismore, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Petitioner shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic


opiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Petitioner shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Chimezie Michael Iwuanyanwu, Petitionerfor Initial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall participate in therapy with aboard approved therapist and shall cause thetherapist to submit quarterly reportsregarding Petitioner’s progress in therapyuntil released from therapy; and Petitionershall cause his probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regardingPetitioner’s compliance with his court orderedprobation until released from probation.

Michael Desean Jenkins, LVN#163604/Petitioner for Initial Licensure(RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursing


jurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period.

Cole Dailey Leathers, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed shouldPetitioner practice as a RN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; Petitioner shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Petitioner shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Petitioner shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Richard Brian Nettle, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is hereby


Conditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall abstain from the consumptionof alcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Petitioner shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Katrina Marie O’Grady, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall cause


employer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Petitioner shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Petitioner shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Trisha Lynn Otems, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period.

Tracy Lynn Powell, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursing


jurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period.

Margaret Ann Prince, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports;Petitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period; Petitioner shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Petitioner shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol.

Roxanne Subia Salinas, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is hereby


Conditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization topractice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner, upon attaining a passinggrade on the NCLEX-PN, shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. Withinone year of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. It isfurther agreed at the time of initial licensureshould Petitioner practice as a LVN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; shall cause employer(s)to submit periodic reports; and Petitionershall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

Sophie Rochelle Shields, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Within one year of initial licensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence; and a board approved coursein nursing ethics. It is further agreed at thetime of initial licensure should Petitionerpractice as a RN in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the duration


of the stipulation period.

Brooke Whitney Simmon, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization topractice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner upon attaining a passinggrade on the NCLEX-PN shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. It isfurther agreed at the time of initial licensureshould Petitioner practice as a LVN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; shall cause employer(s)to submit periodic reports; Petitioner shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod; Petitioner shall cause her probationofficer to submit quarterly written reportsregarding Petitioner’s compliance with hercourt ordered probation until released fromprobation.

Gwendolyn May Sterchak, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. It is further agreed at the time ofinitial licensure should Petitioner practice asa RN in Texas, Petitioner will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Petitioner shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervision


with employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period.

Karen L. Stropki, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. Petitioner shall participate intherapy with a board approved therapist andshall cause the therapist to submit quarterlyreports regarding Petitioner’s progress intherapy until released from therapy.

Halana Addis Alem Teshome, Petitionerfor Initial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination with conditions. Petitionershall not be eligible for temporaryauthorization to practice as a graduate nursein the State of Texas. Petitioner uponattaining a passing grade on the NCLEX-RNshall be issued a license to practice nursingin Texas which shall bear the appropriatenotation. It is further agreed at the time ofinitial licensure should Petitioner practice asa RN in Texas, Petitioner will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Petitioner shall notifypresent/future employers of the board order;shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms; shall causeemployer(s) to submit periodic reports; andPetitioner shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for the durationof the stipulation period.

Brian David Thompson, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization topractice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner upon attaining a passing


grade on the NCLEX-PN shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. Withinone year of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. It isfurther agreed at the time of initial licensureshould Petitioner practice as a LVN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; shall cause employer(s)to submit periodic reports; Petitioner shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of the stipulationperiod; Petitioner shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/or theuse of controlled substances; and Petitionershall submit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Judith Anne Wampole, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Upon meetingthe requirements for graduation and paymentof any required fees, Petitioner is herebyConditionally Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PNexamination with conditions. Petitioner shallnot be eligible for temporary authorization topractice as a graduate nurse in the State ofTexas. Petitioner upon attaining a passinggrade on the NCLEX-PN shall be issued alicense to practice nursing in Texas whichshall bear the appropriate notation. Withinone year of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence; and a boardapproved course in nursing ethics. It isfurther agreed at the time of initial licensureshould Petitioner practice as a LVN in Texas,Petitioner will provide direct patient care andpractice in a hospital, nursing home or otherclinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Petitioner shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall causeeach employer to submit notification ofemployment forms; shall cause employer(s)to submit periodic reports; and Petitionershall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration of


the stipulation period.

1.ADMINISTRATION 1.1. ExecutiveDirector’s Report

Katherine Thomas reviewed her writtenreport to the board.

No action.

2. OPERATIONS 2.1 FinancialStatements

Mark Majek discussed the monthlyrevenue and expenditure budget reports.

No action.

3. NURSING 3.1. PRACTICE 3.1.1. WorkshopReport

Melinda Hester gave a verbal summary ofthe Workshop Report.

No action.

3.2. EDUCATION 3.2.2.Continuation ofApproval StatusBased on NCLEX-PN ExaminationPass Rates,Review of 2005Annual Report andReview of SelfStudy

3.2.2.a. AngelinaCollege atCrockett,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the continuation ofthe approval status based on the 2005NCLEX-PN examination pass rates ,review of the 2005 Annual Report, andreview of the self study report.Sharon Buffalo, RN, MSN, NursingPrograms Coordinator was present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for the Angelina College at CrockettVocational Nursing Education Program,accepted the Self-Study Report, andissued requirements to be met.

3.2.2.b. AngelinaCollege at Lufkin-Traditional,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the approvalstatus and requirements to be met forthe Angelina College at Lufkin VocationalNursing Education Program based onreview of the NCLEX-PN® examinationpass rate for 2005, review of the 2005Annual Report, and review of the self-study report received May 19, 2006.Sharon Buffalo, RN, MSN, NursingPrograms Coordinator was present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for the Angelina College at LufkinVocational Nursing Education Program,accepted the Self-Study Report, andissued requirements to be met.


3.2.2.c. CoastalBend College atKingsville,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met for theCoastal Bend College at KingsvilleVocational Nursing Education Programbased on review of the NCLEX-PN®examination pass rate for 2005, review ofthe 2005 Annual Report, and review of theself-study report.J u d y G u e r r a - B a r r e r a , R N ,Director/Coordinator was present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for the Coastal Bend College atKingsville Vocational Nursing EducationProgram, accepted the Self-Study Repot,and issued requirements to be met.

3.2.2.d. MidlandCollege at FortStockton,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met for theMidland College at Ft. Stockton VocationalNursing Education Program based onreview of the NCLEX-PN® examinationpass rate for 2005, review of the 2005Annual Report, and review of the self-study report received May 15, 2006.Dee Ann Decker, RN, MSN, ProgramDirector; Carla Hooker, ProgramCoordinator; and Lynn Mock, Instructor,were present to answer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for the Midland College at Ft.Stockton Vocational Nursing EducationProgram, accepted the Self-Study Report,and issue the requirements to be met.

3.2.2.e. OdessaCollege atMonahans,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendations concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met for theOdessa College Vocational NursingEducation Program at Monahans basedon the review of the 2005 NCLEX-PN®pass rate, review of the 2005 AnnualReport and review of the Self-StudyReport.Patricia Bayless, RN, Program Director;and Carmen Edwards, MSN, RN,Associate Dean of Nursing were presentto answer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for the Odessa College VocationalNursing Education Program at Monahans,accepted the Self Study, and issue therecommendation and requirements to bemet.

3.2.2.f. SouthPlains College atLevelland,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met forSouth Plains College at LevellandVocational Nursing Education Programbased on review of the NCLEX-PN®examination pass rate for 2005, review ofthe 2005 Annual Report, and review of theMay 15, 2006 self study report.Sue Ann Lopez, MSN, RN was present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for South Plains College VocationalNursing Education Program, accepted theSelf Study Report, and issuedrequirements to be met.


3.2.2.g. SouthTexas College atMcAllen-Day,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus of the South Texas College DayVocational Nursing program at McAllenbased on review of the 2005 NCLEX-PN®Examination pass rates, the 2005 AnnualReport, and self-study report.

The Board voted to continue the fullapproval status of the South TexasCollege Day Vocational Nursing Programat McAllen accepted the self study report,and issue requirements to be met.

3.2.2.h. ValleyGrande Institutefor AcademicStudies,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirement to be met for theValley Grande Institute for AcademicStudies Vocational Nursing EducationProgram based on review of the NCLEX-PN® examination pass rate for 2005,review of the 2005 Annual Report, andreview of the letter of explanation datedMay 4, 2006.Irene Elizade, RN; and Graciela Pena,LVN were present to answer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus of the Valley Grande Institute forAcademic Studies Vocational NursingEducation Program based upon theprogram’s 2005 NCLEX-PN® examinationpass rate, review of the 2005 AnnualReport, and letter of explanation regardingthe 2005 NCLEX-PN® examination passrate as indicated.

3.2.2.i. VictoriaCollege at Cuero,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met forVictoria College at Cuero VocationalNursing Education Program based onreview of the NCLEX-PN® examinationpass rate for 2005, review of the 2005Annual Report, and review of the May 12,2006 self study report.LeAnn Wagner, MSN, RN and PatriciaDworaczyk, BSN, RN were present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to continue full approvalstatus for Victoria College VocationalNursing Education Program, accepted theSelf Study Report, and issuedrequirements to be met.

3.2.3.Continuation ofApproval StatusBased on NCLEX-PN® ExaminationPass Rates,Review of 2005Annual Report,Review of SelfStudy and Reportof Survey Visit-Computer CareerCenter, VocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d s t a f frecommendation concerning approvalstatus and requirements to be met forComputer Career Center VocationalNursing Program based on review of the2005 NCLEX-PN® Examination passrates for first time graduates, the 2005Annual Report, self-study report andsurvey visit.Lee Chaayes, president; FernandoMartinez; Jim Tolbert; and Kim Goluckewere present to answer questions.

Board member Blanca Rosa Garcia,abstained from the vote on this item.The Board voted to continue the InitialApproval status of the Computer CareerVocational Nursing Program, accepted theself study report and issued requirementsto be met.


3.2.4. Report ofSurvey Visit 3.2.4.a.AnamarcEducationalInstitute,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the report of theMay 23, 2006 site survey visit to AnamarcVocational Nursing Education Program atEl Paso, Texas.

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for AnamarcVocational Nursing Education Program atEl Paso, Texas and issued requirementsto be met.

3.2.4.b. ArmyPractical NurseCourse - Phase IIat Tacoma, WA,Practical NurseCourse

The Board considered the report of theMarch 29, 2006 survey visit to the ArmyPractical Nurse Program Phase 2 site atFort Lewis, Washington.

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for ArmyPractical Nurse Program Phase 2 site atFort Lewis, Washington and issued thecommendations, recommendations, andrequirements to be met.

3.2.4.c.Concorde CareerInstitute

The Board considered the survey visitreport conducted on June 20, 2006 toConcorde Career Institute VocationalNursing Education Program.Barbara Johnson, NDON and Anna Dye,MSN, RN, Program Director were presentto answer questions.

The Board voted to accept the ConcordeCareer Institute Vocational NursingEducation Program survey visit report andi s s u e d t h e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ,recommendation and requirements to bemet.

3.2.4.d. St.Philip’s College,Associate DegreeNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the report of theApril 17, 2006 survey visit and the staffr e c o m m e n d a t i o n c o n c e r n i n gcommendations, requirements andrecommendations to be met based on theoutcome of the survey visit.Dr. Lanier Byrd, Vie-President, AcademicAffairs, Clare Wallace, ADN ProgramDirector and Dr. Bess Steward, ADNProgram Instructor were present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to accept the report ofthe April 17, 2006 survey visit and issuedthe commendations, recommendationsand requirements to be met.

3.2.4.e. TylerJunior College atJacksonville-Day,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the report of theApril 5, 2006 survey visit to the TylerJunior College- Day Vocational NursingEducation Program at Jacksonville.Kay Devereux, Director and Cindy James,Coordinator were present to answerquestions.

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for Tyler JuniorCollege-Day Vocational Nursing Programat Jacksonville and issued thecommendations, recommendations, andrequirements to be met.

3.2.4.f. TylerJunior College atJacksonville-Evening,VocationalNursing Education

The Board considered the report of theApril 5, 2006 survey visit to the TylerJunior College- Evening VocationalNursing Education Program atJacksonville.Kay Devereux, Director and Cindy James,

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for Tyler JuniorCollege-Evening Vocational NursingProgram at Jacksonville and issued thecommendations, recommendations andrequirements to be met.


Program Coordinator were present to answerquestions.

3.2.4.g. TylerJunior College atTyler-DayVocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the report of theApril 6, 2006 survey visit to the TylerJunior College- Day Vocational NursingEducation Program at TylerKay Devereux, Director and CindyJames, Coordinator were present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for Tyler JuniorCollege-Day Vocational Nursing Programat Tyler and issued the commendations,recommendations, and requirements to bemet.

3.2.4.h. TylerJunior College atTyler-Evening,VocationalNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the report of theApril 6, 2006 survey visit to the TylerJunior College- Evening VocationalNursingEducation Program at Tyler.Kay Devereux, Director and Cindy James,Coordinator were present to answerquestions.

The Board voted to accept the report offindings of the survey visit for Tyler JuniorCollege-Evening Vocational NursingProgram at Tyler and issued thecommendations, recommendations, andrequirements to be met.

3.2.5.Consideration ofProposed Changein Approval StatusBased on theNCLEX-RN® Examination PassRates for the FirstGraduating Class-Kingwood College(NHMCCD),Associate DegreeNursing EducationProgram

The Board considered the staffrecommendation concerning a proposedchanged in the approval status forKingwood College Associate DegreeNursing Education Program based onreview of the NCLEX-RN® Examinationpass rates for the first graduating class.Margaret M. Aalund, RN, MSN, NursingProgram Director was present to answerquestions.

The Board voted to change the Initialapproval status of the Kingwood CollegeAssociate Degree nursing educationprogram to Full in accordance with rule215. 4 related to Approval.

3.2.6. PublicHearing forProposal toEstablish a NewNursing EducationProgram

3.2.6.a. Del MarCollege, MultipleEntry/ExitProgram

The Board considered the Del MarCollege proposal to establish a nursingMultiple Entry-Exit Program (MEEP) inCorpus Christi, Texas.Bertha Almendarez, MSN, RN, InterimChairperson and Donna Wofford, PhD,RN, Director of Nursing Program werepresent to answer questions.

Board member Blanca Rosa Garcia,recused herself from the considerationand vote on this item.The Board voted to approve a nursingMulti Entry/Exit Program (MEEP) to beestablished by Del Mar College, grantedthe program Initial Approval status,authorized board staff to conduct asurvey visit in Fall 2006, and issuedrequirements to be met.


3.2.6.b. Universityof Houston atVictoria andSugarland, RN toBSN EducationProgram

The Board considered the University ofHouston proposal to establish an RN toBSN Education Program to be offered atVictoria and Sugarland and results of thesurvey visit.Dr. Jeanette Hartshort, Don Smith,University Administrator and Dr. Dennis D.Golden, Board of Regents, were presentto answer questions.

The Board voted to approve an RN toBSN Program to be established by theUniversity of Houston at Victoria which willbe offered at Victoria and Sugarland,granted the program Initial Approvalstatus, authorized board staff to conduct asurvey visit in Spring 2007, and issuedrequirements to be met.

3.2.9. Petition forNon-EmergencyFaculty Waiver -Galen HealthInstituteVocationalNursing EducationProgram

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d t h erecommendation from the EducationLiaison Committee (ELC) to approve theGalen Health Institute Vocational NursingEducation Program petition for a non-emergency faculty waiver for Mr. Jerry L.Armstrong, RN.

The Board voted to ratify therecommendation from the ELC to approvethe non-emergency faculty waiver for JerryL. Armstrong, RN, to be a nursing facultymember for the Vocational NursingEducation Program at Galen HealthInstitute.

4. ENFORCEMENT 4.1. CriminalBackgroundCheck Update

The board reviewed the statistics providedregarding the criminal background checks.

No action.

5. COMMITTEEREPORTS 5.1. BoardCommittees 5.1.2. StrategicPlanning/3RD

Quarter Report

The Board reviewed the StrategicPlanning 3RD Quarter Report.Mark Majek was present to answerquestions.

No action.

5.1.3.Development andEvaluation

The Board discussed receiving additionaltraining on Forensic Evaluations.

No action.

5.2. AdvisoryCommittees/TaskForces 5.2.1. AdvancedPractice NursesAdvisoryCommittee

Jolene Zych reported that the committee isreviewing revisions to Rule 219.

No action.

5.2.2. NursingPractice AdvisoryCommittee

No report. No action.


5.2.4. AdvisoryCommittee onLicensure,Eligibility andDiscipline

Dusty Johnston reported that theCommittee met on July 19, 2006.

No action.

5.3. Collaborationwith OutsideAgencies /Stakeholders

5.3.1. TexasPeer AssistanceProgram for NurseAdvisoryCommittee

No report. No action.

5.3.2. TexasNursesAssociation’sCompetency TaskForce

Mary Beth Thomas informed the Board ofthe activities of the consortium includingtheir plans to offer a summer institute oncontinued competency.

No action.

5.3.3. StatewideHealthCoordinatingCouncil TexasCenter for NursingWorkforce StudiesAdvisoryCommittee

Kathy Thomas reported that the Centercompleted the second survey of hospitalson Nursing Staff and the appointment of asub-committee on International Nurses.

No action.

5.3.4. TexasHigher EducationCoordinatingBoard Committeeto Increase RNGraduates inTexas

Mary Beth Thomas discussed the mostcurrent activities of the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board Committeeto Increase RN Graduates in Texas andwill continue to monitor.

No action.

5.3.5. TexasNursesAssociation Houseof DelegatesResolution onNursing WorkHours

Mary Beth Thomas informed the Board ofthe 2006 Texas Nurses Association Houseof Delegates Resolution that calls for alimitation of the hours a nurse may work.

No action.

5.3.6.Connectivity WorkGroup of the

Katherine Thomas reported to the Boardthat staff participated in a State wideEmergency Preparedness drill May 1-4,

No action.


Department ofState HealthServicesPreparednessCoordinatingCouncil

2006.

5.3.7. Taxonomyof Error RootCause Analysis ofPracticeResponsibilities(TERCAP)

Mary Beth Thomas reported on thecompletion of tool development and plansfor testing the tool on investigations byBoards of Nursing.

No action.

5.3.8. TexasSchool Alliance -School NurseAdministratorsAnnualConference

Melinda Hester reported that a conferencewas held on June 4, 2006. A discussionwas held on the implementation andprogress of HB 984 after completing the firstschool year and the reference documents onthe BNE website. Additional discussion tookplace on how school nurses could beproactive in developing their own model forcompetency in their specialty area; onPosition Statements 15.13 and 15.14; andthe school nurse’s duty to his/her studentsand staff. The School Nurse Administratorswere encouraged to communicate with theBNE’s nurse consultants for assistance ininterpreting the NPA and Rules as theyapplied to the practice of school nursing.

No action.

OPEN FORUM: Linda Rounds announced the format andinvited participation from the audience.

Ana Mejia-Dietche, JD, Director HealthIndustry Steering Committee, came andspoke to the Board regarding theCentralized Clinical Coordination.

Elizabeth Vandermulen, RN, MSN, spoketo the Board regarding Clinical PlacementCoordination System.

No one else came forward and the OpenForum was closed.

No action.


6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1. NurseLicensureCompact Update

Katherine Thomas reported that thecompact has now passed in twenty-threestates.

No action.

6.2. M.D.Anderson PatientSafety PilotProgram

The Board reviewed the update from thePatient Safety Pilot Health Alliance SafetyPartnership.Debra Simmons, RN, did an update on thePilot Program.

No action.

6.3. Update onRules 217.16,Minor Incidents

Joy Sparks gave a verbal summary on theadoption of the proposed ruleamendments which were implemented onMay 17, 2006.

No action.

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.3. Impact ofHouse bill 1 on theSchool Nurses’Role

Melinda Hester reported that the 79th

Legislature, 3rd called Special Sessionpassed HB 1, which amended the TexasEducation Code, Section 38.015, Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma orAnaphylaxis Medicine by Students.

Beginning with the 2006-07 school year,students with asthma and students who areat risk for developing anaphylaxis are entitledto carry and self administer their prescriptionasthma or anaphylaxis medications while atschool or a school event, provided thestudent can demonstrate they are skilled inself-administering their own prescriptionmedications to their physician or other healthcare provider and the school nurse, if one isavailable.

No action.

7.4. NationalCouncil of StateBoards of NursingOverview of StateLegislation on theDiabetic Student

Melinda Hester reported that AmericanNurses Association (ANA), NationalAssociation of School Nurses (NASN) andthe American Federation of Teachers (AFT)representing thousands of school nursespresented, during a NCSBN policy call inMay 2006, their concerns about legislationaround the nation asking that every schoolwith a student who has diabetes have at least3 employees educated as trained diabetespersonnel.The American Diabetes Association is

No action.


sponsoring the model legislation around thecountry. This type of legislation exists in (14states including Texas) California, Montana,North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington,Connecticut, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Oregon,Hawaii, Utah and Virginia. Texasimplemented this legislation (HB 984) lastyear. Texas schools and school nurses justcompleted their first year implementing thislegislation. Legislation has been introduced inRhode Island, Indiana, Oklahoma, NewJersey, West Virginia, Michigan,Pennsylvania and again in Tennessee.ANA, NASN and AFT are concerned aboutthe legislation, because many states arerequiring the RN to delegate, which is aviolation of states NPAs, should the RNdetermine the unlicensed person is notqualified or competent. Additionally, they areconcerned that precedent is being set forother types of chronic diseases to follow suit,i.e. asthma and epilepsy.A consensus among these organizations isthe safety of students come first and effortsshould be directed at public policy andfunding that provides a full-time RN in eachschool building to manage all students,particularly those with chronic disease. Theopportunity exists, to teach Texas schoolnurses about the laws surroundingdelegation, thus assisting them to beconfident in the care of students withdiabetes by unlicensed personnel.

7.5. ProposedRule Reviews forChapters 211,GeneralProvisions; 213,Practice andProcedure; and219, AdvancedNurse PractitionerPrograms

Joy Sparks reported that Section 2001.039of the Texas Government Code requireseach agency to review each of its rulesevery four (4) years and consider whetherto re-adopt, re-adopt with amendments, orrepeal each rule. The reviews of chapter211 (General Provisions), chapter 213(Practice and Procedure), and chapter 219(Advanced Nurse Practitioner Program)were posted in the July 14, 2006, TexasRegister and are being done pursuant tothis statutory requirement. The Board willneed to assess whether the reason(s) fororiginally adopting these chapterscontinues to exist. Each section of thesechapters will be reevaluated to determinewhether it is obsolete, reflects current legaland policy considerations, reflects currentprocedures and practices of the Board,and/or whether it is in compliance with

No action.


chapter 2001 of the Texas GovernmentCode (Administrative Practice Act).The public has thirty (30) days to commenton the rule and to submit any response orsuggestion.

8. PROPOSEDBOARD ORDERS 8.2. AgreedOrders

The Board voted to ratify the AgreedOrders with the following results:

Jennie Lee Dison, LVN #155100 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondentshall successfully complete a boardapproved course in nursing jurisprudence;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in nursing ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a LVNin Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of the stipulation period.

Risa Greenmyer Falkenberry, LVN#82862/RN #606270

Warning with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondentshall successfully complete a boardapproved course in nursing jurisprudence;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in nursing documentation. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.


George Eric Hartline, RN #608338 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondentshall successfully complete a boardapproved course in jurisprudence and aboard approved course in nursing ethics.Should Respondent choose to practice asa RN in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondentshall notify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of the stipulation period;and Respondent shall participate intherapy with a board approved therapistand shall cause the therapist to submitquarterly reports regarding Respondent’sprogress in therapy until released fromtherapy.

ADJOURNMENT Having completed this day’s business themeeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.


RECONVENE The board reconvened at 8:40 am onFriday, July 21, 2006.

ROLL CALL All members were present with theexception of Joyce Adams and FrankSandoval. A quorum was established.

1.ADMINISTRATION 1.2. Legal No report. No action.

1.3. SunsetReview

Katherine Thomas updated the Board onthe Sunset review and provided the Boardwith information on the schedule andremaining process of the review.

No action.

2. OPERATIONS 2.3. StrategicPlan/LegislativeAppropriationsRequest

Mark Majek presented the LegislativeAppropriations Request talking points andprovided information on Staff’s RequestedExceptional Items. The Board consideredthe requests.

The Board voted to Approve the followingLegislative Appropriations Rider Items:The rider for Capital Budget; theAppropriations for Criminal Record CheckReceipts; and the Contingency Rider topermit the Board to Hire EnforcementStaff.The Board voted to Approve the followingException Items: 10% Budget Reduction;Nursing Staff Salary Adjustments; andMerit Raise Funding.

5. COMMITTEEREPORTS 5.2. AdvisoryCommittees/TaskForces

5.2.3. AdvisoryCommittee onEducation

The Board considered the updateregarding the status of ACE activities andthe recommendation to accept theproposed nomination for a new committeemember.

The Board voted to accept the AdvisoryCommittee on Education report andapproved the nomination for newmembership on the Advisory Committeeon Education as follows: Beverly Skloss,MSN, RN-Texas Association of VocationalNurse Educators (TAVNE)


6. OLD BUSINESS 6.4. Revisions toChapter VIII,Policies onDiscipline, BoardPolicy Hand Book

6.4.1. Revisionsto pilot ofDisciplinaryGuidelines fromCriminal Conduct

The Board considered Staff’s proposedcriteria for the staff to use in proposingeligibility and disciplinary orders involvingindividuals with criminal conduct.

The Board voted to adopt the “DisciplinaryGuidelines for Criminal Conduct” to beused in Eligibility and Disciplinary Mattersand to place the guidelines on the websiteto guide candidates for licensure andlicensees under investigation with theaddition of a footnote that employmentwith a board order/sanction is at thediscretion of the employer/facility.

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.2. RevisedFrequently AskedQuestions onEmergencyMedical Treatmentand Labor Act(EMTALA)

The Board considered new FAQs on therole of the nurse regarding the EmergencyMedical Treatment and Labor Act(EMTALA), primarily as it relates toperformance of a medical screening examby a registered nurse.

The Board voted to approve new FAQs onthe Nurse’s Role with the EmergencyMedical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA):Performance of Medical Screening Examsand to permit Board legal counsel to makenon-substantive editorial changes ifdeemed necessary for purposes ofclarification.

7.6. Request forAdditional Chargesfrom the Board tothe AdvisoryCommittee forEducation

The Board considered staff’s request forthe Board to approve additional charges tothe Advisory Committee for Education(ACE) regarding distance education,simulation as a part of clinical learningexperiences, and limitations or a revisedprocess for re-submitting a proposal for anew nursing education program after theoriginal proposal is denied by the Board.

The Board voted to issue three new chargesto ACE to include, but not be limited to:Possible rule revision to clarify Boardexpectations in distance education fornursing education programs;Possible rule revision to clarify the role ofsimulation in clinical learning experiences;and Recommendations on possiblelimitations or a revised process for re-submitting a proposal for a new nursingeducation program after the original proposalis denied by the Board.

7.7. APN,Petitioner, EdmundBouley, RN#723743

The Board considered APN PetitionerEdmund Bouley’s request for eligibility forauthorization for prescriptive authority.

The Board voted to deny Edmund Bouley’srequest for authorization for prescriptiveauthority.


8. PROPOSEDBOARD ORDERS 8.1. ALJ Proposalfor Decision

Charles Stephen Philips, RN #607783 Board Member George Buchenau, Jr.,voted to oppose the acceptance of thisorder.The Board voted to modify the Proposalfor Decision in accordance with Staff’srecommendations as set forth in theProposed Order and recommendReprimand of Mr. Phillip's license asdelineated in the Proposed Order andrequire he submit probation reportsquarterly until he is released fromprobation.Reprimand with Stipulation. Respondentshall cause his probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regardingRespondent’s compliance with his courtordered probation until released fromprobation.

9.MISCELLANEOUS 9.1. Board Items ofInterest for FutureBoard Meetings

The Board discussed items of interest forupcoming meetings.

Phyllis Rawley requested board developmenton the Forensic Psychological Evaluations.

9.2. BoardDevelopment: On-line training by theOffice of theAttorney General -Open RecordsTraining Video

The Board members watched a one hourDVD presentation by the Office of theAttorney General regarding Open Records.

No action.

9.3. ExecutiveSession Pursuantto Tex. Gov’t. CodeAnn. §551.074(Texas OpenMeetings Act)RegardingPersonnel Matters:Board Self-Evaluation

The board convened in Executive Session todiscuss the annual performance evaluation ofthe Board.

No action.


9.4. ExecutiveSession Pursuantto Tex. Gov’t CodeAnn. §551.074(Texas OpenMeetings Act)RegardingPersonnelMatters: AnnualPerformanceEvaluation ofKatherineThomas,Executive Director

The board convened into Executive Sessionto discuss the annual performance evaluationof the Executive Director, Katherine Thomas.

No action.

9.5.Consideration ofSpecial AgreedOrders 9.5.1. OralPresentation byRespondents andRespondent’sAttorney 9.5.2.Consideration ofAgreed Orders Inthe Matter ofPermanentCertificate#133629, Issuedto Sheila AnnetteClark, Docket No.507-06-0334; andIn the Matter ofPermanentCertificate#039917, Issuedto Nathan West,Docket No. 507-06-0333

The Board discussed the Proposed AgreedOrders and Considered informationpresented by Respondents Attorney, JerriWard.

Board Member George Buchenau, Jr.,voted to oppose the acceptance of theseAgreed Orders.The Board voted to approve the AgreedOrders.Sheila Annette Clark, LVN #133629.Warning with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondentshall successfully complete a boardapproved course in nursing jurisprudence;and a board approved course in physicalassessment. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home,or other clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shallprovide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-directsupervision by an on-call nurse withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.Nathan West, LVN #039917.Warning with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondentshall successfully complete a boardapproved course in nursing jurisprudence;and a board approved course in physicalassessment. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home,or other clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall


provide notification of employment; shallprovide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-directsupervision by an on-call nurse withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period.

9.5.3. ExecutiveSession pursuantto §551.071(1),TexasGovernmentCode, to discusspending litigation:Consideration foRespondentsOffers ofCompromise toSettle In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate#133629, Issuedto Sheila AnnetteClark, Docket No.507-06-0334; andIn the Matter ofPermanentCertificate#039917, Issuedto Nathan West,Docket No. 507-06-0333 9.5.4. Convenein Open Sessionto considerrecommendationsand take action: Inthe Matter ofPermanentCertificate#133629, Issuedto Sheila AnnetteClark, Docket No.507-06-0334; andIn the Matter ofPermanentCertificate#039917, Issuedto Nathan West,Docket No. 507-06-0333

The Board did not hold the ExecutiveSession.


9.6. Appointmentof Board Membersto the Task Forceto makeRecommendationsRegardingExecutive DirectorSuccessionPlanning

The Board discussed the appointment ofBoard members to serve on a Task Forceto make recommendations regarding theExecutive Director Succession Planning.

Linda Rounds appointed Brenda Jackson,Rachel Gomez and Deborah Bell to serveon the Task Force to MakeRecommendations Regarding ExecutiveDirector Succession Planning.

9.7. Appointmentof Board Membersto Committee tomakeRecommendationsRegardingRevisions to theBoardGovernancePolicies

The Board discussed the appointment ofBoard members to serve on a Committeeto make Recommendations RegardingRevisions to the Board GovernancePolicies.

Linda Rounds appointed Phyllis Rawley,Virginia Campbell and Richard Gibbs toserve on the Committee to makeRecommendations Regarding Revisionsto the Board Governance Policies.

9.8. Report onNCSBN DelegateAssembly, August1-4, 2006, SaltLake City, Utah

The Board reviewed the report on theNCSBN Delegate Assembly.

The Board voted to direct the delegates tovote on these issues after hearing andconsidering the discussion on the issues.

ADJOURNMENT: Having completed all business as listed onthe agenda, the meeting adjourned at2:50 p.m.

Linda Rounds, PhD, RN, FNP, BoardPresident

______________________________Katherine A. Thomas, MN, RN,Executive Director

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