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AzBN – September 2014, Regular Board Meeting Minutes 1

Arizona State Board of Nursing Janice K. Brewer Joey Ridenour Governor Executive Director

Board Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:01a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2014,

in the Board of Nursing Board Room, Suite 200, 4747 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn,

CRNA, President, presiding.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Randy C. Quinn, CRNA, President

Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Secretary

Kathryn L. Busby, JD, Member

Leslie Dalton, MSN, RN, Member

Lori Gutierrez, BS, RN-C, Member

M. Shawn Harrell, RN, MS, Member

Patricia Johnson, LPN, Board Member

Charleen L. Snider, BSN, RN, Member

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Kim Post, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, NEA-BC, Member

Carolyn Jo McCormies, RN, MS, FNP-BC, Vice President

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General

Sara Selzer, Assistant Attorney General

STAFF DIRECTORS:

Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Valerie Smith, RN, MS, FRE, Associate Director of Investigations

Nikki Austin, JD, RN, Associate Director to Monitoring/CANDO/Hearings

Judy Bontrager, RN, MN, Associate Director of Operations

Pamela Randolph, RN, MSN, Associate Director of Education and Evidence Based Regulation

STAFF:

Katrina Alberty, Senior Investigator

Frederick Arias, Senior Investigator

Max Barker, Senior Investigator

Frannie Breed, RN, BSN, Education Consultant

Stephanie Chambers, RN, MN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Janeen Dahn, Ph.D., FNP-C, Nurse Practice Consultant/AP

Ronda Doolen, RN, BSN, MSN, Education Program Administrator

Diva Galan, JD, Senior Investigator

Tamara Greabell, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Jan Kerrigan, RN, BSN, Nurse Practice Consultant/CANDO

Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Nurse Practice Consultant

Ruth Kish, RN, MN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Jennifer McWilliams, Senior Investigator

Kirk Olson, Senior Investigator

Linda Monas, Senior Investigator Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, APHN-BC, Nurse Practice Consultant

Cindy Mand, RN, BSN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator

Daniel Phelan, BS, M.ADM, Senior Investigator

Rosemary Powell, RN, MA, Nurse Practice Consultant

Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator

Carla Stapleton, MHA, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Kristen Wilson, RN, MSN, CNS, PMANP, BC, NPC

Barbara Melberg, License Tech II

Naira Kutnerian, Administrative Assistant II


I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014.

The following Board members were present: Berrigan, Dalton, Harrell, Johnson, Snider and Gutierrez.

Berrigan presided.

Berrigan welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and

stated the mission of the Board.

VI.C.6. Jenny Martha Pina RN166241 (Richter)

Snider moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to table Agenda Item VI.C.6.

VI.E.1. Mark Newton RN162648 (Pilder)

Newton was present and available for questions. Attorney Rob Chelle was present and addressed the

Board. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in

the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30

days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 6 X X X X X X NO 0

ABSTAIN 0 ABSENT 4 X X X X

VI.O.5. Toni Papin RN063339 (Chambers)

Papin and attorney Rob Chelle were present and addressed the Board. Snider moved, Gutierrez

seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for medication errors made on or

about November 28, 2009, and July 31, 2013, while working as a RN at Hospice of Arizona in Phoenix,

Arizona.

Quinn arrived at the meeting at 8:13 a.m. Quinn presided.

VI.D.7. Christina E. Palaez RN Exam (Morton)

Attorney Rob Chelle was present and addressed the Board. Harrell moved, Dalton seconded to grant

licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for her May 29, 2002

misdemeanor conviction of Minor in Possession of Liquor, in the Chandler Municipal Court, in

Chandler, Arizona, her December 27, 2003 DUI arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona, her April 13, 2005

conviction of a misdemeanor DUI, and a class six undesignated offense of endangerment, that was

reduced to a misdemeanor on March 2, 2007, in the Maricopa County Superior Court, in Maricopa

County, Arizona. The motion carried with six in favor and one abstained.

VI.N.5. Julie Lindeman Locke RN158299 (Wilson)

(aka: Lindeman; Fahnel)

Wilson addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Attorney Rob Chelle was

present and addressed the Board. Julie Locke was present and available for questions. Dalton moved,

Gutierrez seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days,

issue Notice of Charges. The Board recommended that Locke complete an Ethics Course.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 7 X X X X X X X NO 0

ABSTAIN 0 ABSENT 3 X X X

VI.C.6. Jenny Martha Pina RN166241 (Richter)

Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to reopen Agenda Item VI.C.6.

Attorney Craig Orent was present and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Snider seconded, upon a

determination of reasonable cause, based on the facts alleged in the investigative report, and material

presented at this Board meeting, issue an Interim Order for a substance abuse evaluation by a Board

approved PhD level licensed psychologist, at no cost to the Board, and to include any additional testing

deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the

Interim Order is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in

the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged

violations of statute and rule for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.P.10. Amie Lyn Schnorr RN123257 (Galan) Attorney Teressa Sanzio was present and addressed the Board. An attempt was made to contact Schnorr

telephonically. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the

findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a 12 month stayed revocation during which

time the license is placed on probation with terms and conditions, followed by a 12 month probation

with terms and conditions, all to include attached stipulations, grant a limited license for the purposes of

completing an RN Refresher course, for licensure. Upon successful completion of RN Refresher Course,

issue RN license under applicable terms contained on the attached stipulation worksheet. If not signed

within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



V.C.3. Gail Ziv RN045016 (Austin)

Attorney Teressa Sanzio was present and available for questions. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and

it was unanimously carried to terminate Consent Agreement and Order NO. 0802104-NUR.

VI.C.10. Tammy June Turney RN076812 (Richter)

(aka: Jenkerson)

Turney was present telephonically and available for questions. Attorney Allen Bickart was present

telephonically and addressed the Board. Gutierrez moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, upon a determination of reasonable cause, based on the facts alleged in the investigative report,

and material presented at this Board meeting, issue an Interim Order for a psychological evaluation with

an emphasis on anger management by a Board approved PhD level licensed psychologist, and to include

any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, at no expense to the Board, to be completed

within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the

findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges


and include the factual allegations and alleged violations of statute and rule for failure to comply with

the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.E.15. Neale Michael Spender CO Compact; RN 189433 (Pilder)

Pilder addressed the Board with additional information. Spender was present and attorney Kathryn

McCormick were present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, based on a

determination of reasonable cause, based on the information in the investigative report (and material

presented at this Board meeting), at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a psychosexual

misconduct evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist who has expertise in

professional sexual misconduct, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the

evaluator, to be completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not

completed, based upon the information identified in the investigative report, issue Notice of Charges

against the privilege to practice and deny the application for licensure and include the factual allegations

and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order. The motion carried with four in

favor and three opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 4 X X X X NO 3 X X X


VI.F.4. Melissa Lounelle Shohan RN Exam (Alberty)

(aka: Booth)

Shohan was present and attorney Christine Cassetta were present and addressed the Board. Gutierrez

moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to dismiss the complaint and grant licensure.

VI.L.2. Sherry Young RN080046; AP1225 (Dahn)

Dahn addressed the Board with additional information. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, based upon

the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not

signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges. The motion carried with six in favor and one abstain.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member


ABSTAIN 1 X ABSENT 3 X X X

Snider left the meeting at 9:12 a.m. and returned at 9:15 a.m.

VI.M.1. Suzanne Michelle Daniels RN165488 (Hunter)

(aka: Listemann; Carter)

Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to table the Agenda Item VI.M.1.

VI.M.2. Karen Merle King RN106795; AP2526 (Hunter)

(aka: Lewis)

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a 12-month stayed suspension during which time the

license is placed on probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days,

issue Notice of Charges.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.M.1. Suzanne Michelle Daniels RN165488 (Hunter)

(aka: Listemann; Carter)

Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to reopen Agenda Item VI.M.1.

Daniels was present and attorney Darius Nickerson was present and addressed the Board. Johnson

moved, Snider seconded to issue a Letter of Concern for tampering with a prescription label and

submitting the label as false evidence in response to a positive urine drug test for oxycodone, a drug for

which she did not have a prescription. After discussion the motion failed with five opposed and two in

favor.

Dalton moved, Berrigan seconded, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified

in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30

days, issue Notice of Charges. The motion carried with five in favor and two opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 5 X X X X X NO 2 X X


V.B.5. Michelle Shepis RN129469 Greabell

Shepis was present and attorney Ken Baker was present and addressed the Board. Gutierrez moved,

Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to terminate Consent Agreement and Order No.

1202088 and issue a Letter of Concern that on or around September 13, 2013, while Shepis was

employed as an RN at BrightStar Home Care in Tucson, Arizona, she completed a form required for

patient C.C. to receive home health aide services and failed to include on the form that respondent

obtained the required information from C.C.’s niece, R.C. instead of directly from C.C.

V.B.3. Leasa Michael RN156154 Greabell

Greabell addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Michael and attorney Ken

Baker was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, on a determination of

reasonable cause based on the information contained in the investigative report (and material presented at

this Board meeting), at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a substance abuse and relapse

evaluation to be completed by a Board approved evaluator who is at minimum PhD prepared, and to

include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed within 45 days and then

return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the information contained in the

investigative report and material presented at this Board meeting, issue Notice of Charges and include the

factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.B.8. Michelle Jeannine Debellis RN0161797; CRNA Endorsement (Monas)

(aka: Lewis)

Monas addressed the Board with additional information. Attorney David Klink was present and

addressed the Board. Debellis was present and available for questions. Johnson moved, Snider seconded,

and it was unanimously carried to grant Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification upon meeting all

requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for Applicant’s April 4, 2013, conviction of Driving under


the Influence of Alcohol, with a blood alcohol content of .144 at 2250 hours, and .141 at 2256 hours.

VI.B.9. Taylor Bryce Mitchell RN Exam (Monas)

Monas addressed the Board with additional information. Attorney David Klink was present and

addressed the Board. Mitchell was present and available for questions. Dalton moved, Johnson

seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a

Letter of Concern for Applicant’s January 3, 2005, charges of Manuf/Dist or Intent to Manuf/Dist

Controlled Dangerous Substances, Possession of Marijuana/Hash over 50 grams, Possession of Drug

Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (Other), Inhalation of Toxic Chemicals,

Distributing Drugs on School Property, dismissed on or about January 17, 2007, after completion of “1

year Conditional Discharge,” received on November 3, 2005.

The meeting recessed at 9:52 a.m. and reconvened at 10:09 a.m.

VI.K.1. Kelly Lee Covert LP044817 (Kish)

Attorney Anthony Fernandez was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Covert was present

telephonically and available for questions. Berrigan moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to dismiss the complaint.

VI.K.2. Kristen Ann Mellinger RN135910 (Kish)

Complainant S.H. was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Attorney Fulton Cavett was

present telephonically and addressed the Board. Mellinger was present telephonically and available for

questions. Snider moved, Dalton seconded to dismiss the complaint. After discussion the motion carried

with four in favor and three opposed.

III.E. Board Information Regarding Imposters, Cease and Desist Orders and Court

Ordered Revocations

III.E.1. Amanda L Trujillo RN137552 V. Smith

Lucia Trujillo, mother of Amanda Trujillo, was present and spoke to the Board, including reading a

statement she said was written by Amanda Trujillo. Ms. Trujillo asserted the complaint information

submitted to the Board related to Cease and Desist Order was fabricated, and a document showing

Amanda Trujillo’s LinkedIn profile had been altered. She stated the LinkedIn profile that was online

was created years ago and did not contain current information. Ms. Trujillo stated she does not agree

that Amanda Trujillo should not be able to use title "nurse". Board members directed her to the

statutes, and mentioned title protection. Staff clarified that after receipt of the complaint, Ms. Trujillo’s

LinkedIn profile was obtained independently by staff, who found that the online profile was active and

incorrectly identified Trujillo as presently employed as an RN.

IV.B. Felony Bar Cases

IV.B.1. Board Staff Recommendation: Adopt Order of Denial for Applicants

Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Staff

IV.B.1.d. Christina Elaine Parker CNA Endorsement Arias

Parker was present and addressed the Board. Berrigan moved, Johnson seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to adopt the attached Order of Denial.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




V.B.6. Norman Nicholas Mack LP018901; RN146159 Greabell

Greabell addressed the Board with additional information. Quinn moved, Harrell seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to allow Respondent to continue on Consent Agreement and Order No. 1303033.

Respondent shall obtain a substance abuse and anger management evaluation with a Ph.D. level Board

approved evaluator and begin nursing ethics counseling or coursework in nursing ethics within 60 days

of the Board meeting. If the evaluation is not completed and coursework or counseling in nursing ethics

has not commenced with 60 days, lift the stay of revocation. Consent Agreement and Order No.

1303033 remains in effect until the matter is resolved. Issue a Letter of Concern, while under Consent

Agreement and Order No. 1303033 for failing to complete a psychiatric substance abuse and anger

management evaluation with a Ph.D. level Board approved evaluator within 30 days of the effective date

for the Order and for failing to make an appointment to undergo and complete nursing ethics counseling

or submit a syllabus of proposed ethics coursework to Board staff within 30 days of the effective date of

the Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



V.B.2. Meredith Joann Abdi RN147896; CNA880519641 (exp 3/31/2004) Greabell

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the

investigative report, issue Notice of Charges.

V.B.9. James Lamb RN093041; CNA983174103; AP2293 Greabell

Lamb was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and after discussion it was

unanimously carried, based on the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for

a minimum 6 month stayed revocation/suspension with terms and conditions to be followed by a

minimum 6 month stayed revocation/probation with terms and conditions to be signed within 30 days to

be followed a minimum 6 month standard probation with terms and conditions. If not signed within 30

days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



V.C.2. Brian Estavillo RN079722/CRNA0411 (Austin)

Estavillo was present and available for questions. Snider moved, Johnson seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for failing to obtain your relapse prevention evaluation in

a timely manner and terminate Consent Agreement and Order No. 0906047.

VI.H.2. Catherine Ann Alexander RN115414 (Olson)

(aka: Garrity)

Olson addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Alexander and Brenda

Johnson were present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a 60

month stayed revocation with the license suspended during the first 12 month and on probation for the

following 48 months, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a

Notice of Charges.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.H.1. Amy Louise Rodriguez RN134521 (Olson)

(aka: Rost; Bates)

Rodriguez was present and addressed the Board. Snider moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement

for a 60 month stayed revocation with the license suspended during the first 12 months and on probation

for the following 48 months, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue

Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



Busby arrived at the meeting at 11:42 a.m.

IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students

The Board members and staff dialogued with Gateway Community College, Eastern Arizona College,

Maricopa Community College and Grand Canyon University, nursing students regarding Board

functions, policies and procedures. Questions were asked on:

Does a nurse have any recourse if a falsified complaint is filed against them?

What is the most frequent Complaint most often brought before the Board of nursing that could

easily be avoided by nurses?

What is the procedure for reinstating the license of a person with a felony and who is unable

to practice for 5 years.

The meeting recessed at 11:58 a.m. and reconvened at 12:59 p.m.

VI.B.2. Margaret Marie Judd CNA Exam (Monas)

(aka: Herrera)

Monas addressed the Board with additional information. Judd was present and addressed the Board.

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the


certification requirements, signing a Consent Agreement for a $50 Civil Penalty and payment of the

Civil Penalty, grant certification. If not signed within 30 days or payment not received within 60 days,

deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 8 X X X X X X X X NO 0

ABSTAIN 0 ABSENT 2 X X

VI.B.3. Latosha Nikol Foster CNA Re-issuance (Monas)

(aka: Gamez)

Monas addressed the Board with additional information. Foster was present and available for questions.

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried to grant nursing

assistant certification upon meeting all certification requirements.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.5. Kimberly Sue Logan CNA Exam (Richter)

Logan was present and available for questions. Snider moved, Gutierrez seconded, and after discussion

it was unanimously carried, upon meeting all requirements, grant certification and issue a Letter of

Concern for the conviction on or about November 29, 2010, in the Mesa Municipal Court in Mesa,

Arizona, for Damage Property, a class one misdemeanor, and for the conviction on or about January 5,

2012, in the Mesa Municipal Court in Mesa, Arizona, for Disorderly Conduct/DV, a class one

misdemeanor.

VI.C.7. April Nicole Quinn CNA Exam (Richter)

Quinn was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to continue the investigation to allow applicant the opportunity to obtain a substance abuse and

anger management evaluation to be completed by a Board approved psychologist, at no expense to the

Board, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and

completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon

the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.8. Annetta Maria Richardson RN Exam (Richter)

Richardson was present and available for questions. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, upon meeting all requirements, grant licensure and issue a Letter of Concern for

the January 8, 2008, conviction in Prescott Justice Court (Arizona) case number 2006100967, for Bad

Check, a class one misdemeanor, and for the April 28, 2010, suspension from Adult Care Services in

Prescott, Arizona, where she was employed as a Caregiver, for three days without pay for showing

inappropriate material on your cell phone to employees and other inappropriate material to resident

(D.S.).

VI.D.3. Jeremiah Peck RN Re-issuance (Morton)

Morton addressed the Board with additional information. Peck was present and addressed the Board.

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in

the investigative report, deny licensure. After discussion motion carried with seven in favor and one

opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 7 X X X X X X X NO 1 X


VI.D.6. Joleen A. Rodriguez RN Exam (Morton)

(aka: Maziane)

Morton addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Rodriguez was present and

addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule

violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a

Consent Agreement for a 12-month probation, to include the attached stipulations, grant licensure. If not


signed within 30 days, deny licensure. After discussion, the motion failed with six opposed and two in

favor.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member

YES 2 X X NO 6 X X X X X X


Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all

requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for the September 22, 2000, arrest for driving under the

influence in Orange County, California, and having her California Pharmacy Technical Registration

revoked and not reinstated by the California Board of Pharmacy.

VI.D.8. Aimee M. Engber CNA1000016740 (Morton)

Engber was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.

VI.F.5. Waylon Todd Curley CNA Exam (Alberty)

Alberty addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Curley was present and

addressed the Board. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the


certification requirements, signing a Consent Agreement for a $50 Civil Penalty and payment of the

Civil Penalty, grant certification. If not signed within 30 days or payment not received within 60 days,

deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.K.3. Hope Evangeline Panagiotou RN171283 (Kish)

(aka: Williams)

Panagiotou was present and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for failure to timely assess, notify providers, and care

for a patient after the patient's fall, which resulted in a hip fracture, on September 11, 2011, at Carson

Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, Nevada, which was the basis for respondent agreement to a 3 year

probationary order with the Nevada State Board of Nursing, effective September 4, 2012.

VI.G.2. Toni Brady CNA Exam (McWilliams)

Brady was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute rule violations identified in the investigative report,

upon meeting all certification requirements, signing a Consent Agreement for a $100 Civil Penalty and

payment of the Civil Penalty, grant certification. If not signed within 30 days or payment of the Civil

Penalty not received within 60 days, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.I.1. Gloria Ann Crawford CNA Exam (Arias)

Harrell moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, upon meeting all requirements,

grant certification and issue a Letter of Concern for the misdemeanor petty theft convictions in Santa

Clara County, CA between 1982 to 1987; and for the Assault-Domestic Violence incident on or about


September 30, 2003, in Peoria, Arizona, involving your slapping a male family member, for which the

misdemeanor charges were dismissed after applicant successfully completed a diversion program.

VI.I.3. Julio Mendez CNA Exam (Arias)

Mendez was present telephonically and available for questions. Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it

was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the

investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.I.5. Debra Marie Summers CNA Exam (Arias)

Kenneth Blush was present and addressed the Board. Summers was present and available for questions.

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all certification requirements,

signing a Consent Agreement for a $100 Civil Penalty and payment of the Civil Penalty, grant

certification. If not signed within 30 days or payment of the Civil Penalty not received within 60 days,

deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.5. Melissa Dawn Oberan RN Examination (Barker)

(aka: Greiss)

Oberan was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, upon meeting all requirements, grant licensure and issue a Letter of Concern for the May 2,

2002, arrest by Phoenix (Arizona) Police Department for assault, that did not result in prosecution; for

the June 5, 2009, misdemeanor theft conviction in the Lake Havasu Municipal Court in Lake Havasu,

Arizona; for the December 22, 2003, conviction of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, in the Lake

Havasu Municipal Court in Lake Havasu, Arizona; for the January 4, 2004, conviction of possession of

drug paraphernalia, a Class 1 misdemeanor; for the November 22, 2005, conviction of possession of

drug paraphernalia, a Class 1 misdemeanor; and for the December 19, 2008, conviction of possession of

drug paraphernalia, a Class 6 undesignated felony which was later designated as a misdemeanor, in the

Yavapai County Superior Court in Prescott, Arizona.

VI.J.1. Dayton Lynell Hanson LP049298 (Barker)

Attorney Mandi Karvis was present and addressed the Board. Hanson was present and available for

questions. Quinn moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of

fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a

Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.2. Brian David Hendrixon RN Endorsement (Barker)

Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.3. Matthew Warren Keck RN Endorsement (Barker)

Keck was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for

the July 31, 1997, conviction of trespassing, a misdemeanor, in the Superior Court of Fulton County,

State of Georgia; and for the May 20, 2008, conviction of driving under the influence of an alcohol with

a blood/alcohol concentration higher than .08%, a misdemeanor, in the City of Atlanta Municipal Court,

State of Georgia.

VI.J.4. David Gregory Lapierre RN Endorsement (Barker)

Quinn moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all licensure requirements and

signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not signed within 30 days,

deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.6. Stanislav Razumov CNA100039149 (Barker)

Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a 12-month stayed revocation, to include the

attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.7. Amanda Sartin CNA Exam (Barker)

(aka: Protz)

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, upon completion of retraining, retesting, within 6 months of today’s

date, and meeting all certification requirements, grant certification and issue a Letter of Concern for the

October 1, 2009, misdemeanor conviction of driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage with a

blood/alcohol concentration of .132%, in the Gilbert Municipal Court in Gilbert, Arizona, and for the

April 19, 2011, misdemeanor conviction of possession or use of marijuana in the Superior Court of the

State of Arizona, County of Maricopa. If all certification requirements, including retaining and

retesting, are not met within 6 months of today’s date, deny certification. After discussion the motion

carried with seven in favor and one opposed.

VI.J.8. Chad Alsbury Thompson CNA Endorsement (Barker)

Thompson was present telephonically and available for questions. Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded,

and it was unanimously carried to continue the investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to obtain

a psychological evaluation, to include a substance abuse evaluation, by a Board approved licensed

psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled

and completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based


upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny

certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.J.9. Brian Edward Williams RN Endorsement (Barker)

Quinn moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



Berrigan left the meeting 2:35 p.m.

VI.N.4. Robert Andrew Murphy RN102316 (Wilson)

Snider moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table Agenda Item VI.N.4.

VI.P.3. Kathleen Marie Paulson RN Exam (Galan)

Paulson was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for

the August 19, 2010, shoplifting in Tempe, Arizona and the December 23, 2010, Petty Theft from

Macy’s in Walnut Creek, California; for both cases, the misdemeanor charges were dismissed after

applicant’s completion of diversion programs.

VI.P.12. Benjamin Anthony Del Sol RN Exam; CNA 1000015355 (Galan)

Del Sol was present and available for questions. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the

investigative report, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a

Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not signed within 30 days, deny licensure and issue a Notice of

Charges for CNA1000015355.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



Berrigan returned to the meeting 2:39 p.m.

Dalton left the meeting 2:39 p.m.

VI.P.13. Gregory Randall Averitt RN Exam; CNA 1000022845 (Galan)

(aka: Everitt)

Averitt was present and available for questions. Johnson moved, Busby seconded, based upon the


licensure requirements and signing Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure and issue a Notice of Charges for CNA1000022845. The motion

carried with five in favor and two opposed.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



The meeting recessed at 2:41 p.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m.

VI.S.2. Jose Noel Cisneros CNA Endorsement (Phelan)

Cisneros was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Johnson seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statue/rule violations identified in the

investigative report, upon meeting all certification requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a

Decree of Censure, grant licensure certification. If not signed within 30 days, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.S.3. Amy Lynn Eakin CNA Exam (Phelan)

(aka: Gryniewicz)

Eakin was present and addressed the Board. Dalton moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to grant certification upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for the June

22, 2003, conviction, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,

Class 6 Undesignated, and the March 1, 2004, conviction, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of

Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation, Class 6 Undesignated, and the September 1, 2005,

conviction, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of Theft, a misdemeanor.

VI.S.5. Theresa J Gipp LPN Endorsement (Phelan)

(aka: Wyatt; Hoffman)

Gipp was present and addressed the Board. Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion it

was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern

for the August 2, 2000, conviction of Criminal Trespass 2nd degree, March 13, 2000, conviction of

extreme DUI, August 14, 2002, Criminal Trespass 3rd degree, and August 13, 2002, conviction of

Criminal Trespass 3rd degree.

VI.S.10. Kathleen Monas Adams RN Exam (Phelan)

(aka: Russell)

Adams was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter of Concern for multiple

arrest convictions and drug addiction 1988-2004 which Respondent attributes to drug addiction and

reported she’s been in recovery since 2005.

VI.S.11. Melissa Salazar RN Exam (Phelan)

Salazar was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to continue the investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to obtain a psychological

evaluation, to include a theft evaluation, at no cost to the Board, by a Board approved Doctorate level



upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.S.12. Beth Anne Shafer RN Endorsement (Phelan)

(aka: Burkhiser)

Shafer was present and available for questions. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern, for on

November 14, 2000, applicant was convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of forgery, a

felony. On August 30, 2003, Applicant was convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of

Theft in the Fifth Degree, a misdemeanor.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.S.14. Danielle Nathina Zafke RN Exam (Phelan)

(aka: Nolan)

Zafke was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Johnson seconded to continue the

investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation, to include an

anger management substance abuse evaluation, at no cost to the Board, by a Board approved licensed



upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.

The motion carried with six in favor and two opposed.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member

YES 6 X X X X X X NO 2 X X


VI.S.15. Jenna Rae Hamil RN Exam (Phelan)

(aka: Junt; Letsis)

Hamil was present and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously

carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for her January

20, 2010, conviction of Criminal Damage (Domestic Violence) w/alcohol, a misdemeanor, in the

Phoenix City Court in Phoenix, Arizona, which was later dismissed after Applicant successfully

completed a Domestic Violence Diversion Program.

VI.Q.1. Carol Gilmore LP035375 (Powell)

Powell addressed the Board with additional information. Gilmore was present and addressed the Board.

Quinn moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable

cause based upon the information contained in the investigative report (and material presented at this

Board meeting), at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a neuropsychological evaluation to

be completed by a Board approved psychologist and to include any additional testing deemed necessary

by the evaluator, to be completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is

not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, deny RN licensure and issue Notice of Charges against the LP license and include the factual

allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.Q.2. Pamela Pearson RN056582 (Powell)

Pearson was present and available for questions. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for mistakenly administering Amphetamine Salts 5 mg

to the student M. O. when it had been prescribed to another student on or about April 22, 2014, while

working as a school nurse at Tomahawk Elementary, Cartwright School District, in Phoenix, Arizona.

VI.E.10. George Pirkle LP028567; RN0890158 (Pilder)

Pilder addressed the Board with additional information. Pirkle was present and addressed the Board.

Gutierrez moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint.

VI.E.14. Coretta Arlene Mathie LP044766 (Pilder)

Busby moved, Johnson seconded, to issue a Letter of Concern for being rough and rude while taking

care of patients while on duty as an LPN at the Caring House in Sacaton, Arizona, on or about February

9, 2013 and employed by Nurses Plus Registry, in Phoenix, Arizona. The motion carried with six in

favor and two opposed.

VI.E.9. Bonnie Carol Mullen LP033948 (Pilder)

(aka: Weekes)

Mullen was present and addressed the Board. Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and after discussion it

was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for being verbally abusive to a patient, causing the

patient emotional distress as reported by staff and the patient, regarding his requests for as-needed

medications on the night shift on or about January 25, 2014, at Foothills Rehabilitation Center in

Tucson, Arizona.

VI.A.1. CANDO Eligibility/Noncompliance/Investigative Reports Discussion and Decision)

Daniel Lester Rudders RN133647 Kerrigan

Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month Stayed Revocation with the

license on Probation for, at minimum, 24 months, followed by a minimum 12-month Standard Probation

to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 15 days, issue Notice of Charges. Respondent's

Stipulated Agreement, effective January 23, 2014, will remain in effect until the matter is resolved and

upon resolution, the Stipulated Agreement will be terminated.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.A.2. Marcia Ann Tarleton RN134690 (Kerrigan)

Snider moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, issue Notice of Charges. If Respondent is convicted of a felony after the Board

meeting, include the felony bar allegation, and add the applicable statute and rule violations to the

Notice of Charges and Complaint and Notice of Hearing, if any.


VI.A.3. Lydia Mendiola RN126354; LP038339 (Kerrigan)

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the


VI.D.1. Kristi Smola LPN Endorsement (Morton)

An attempt was made to contact Smola telephonically. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter of

Concern for her April 3, 1984 arrest of DUI, her May 11, 1990, February 26, 1993, and September 10,

1999, misdemeanor convictions of driving under the influence, in the Sacramento County Superior

Court in Sacramento, California.

VI.D.2. Melinda Lenoir CNA Endorsement (Morton)

Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant certification upon meeting all

requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for her March 19, 2001, misdemeanor conviction of

attempted Forgery/ Make/ Alter a document, and April 17, 2001, misdemeanor conviction of deceptive

practice in the Cook County Circuit Court, in Chicago, Illinois, failing to disclose her convictions on an

employment application for nurse’s aide with St. Croix Hospital, in Rochester, Minnesota, and failing to

disclose her September 27, 1993, and May 28, 1999, arrests by the Chicago Police Department in

Chicago, Illinois on a Board issued questionnaire.

VI.D.4. Tanya T. Bryndzia APRN Endorsement (Morton)

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried to grant advance

practice certification upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern for her April 1, 2013,

misdemeanor conviction of DUI first offence in the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, in

Albuquerque, New Mexico.

VI.D.5. Denyel Bierria RN Endorsement (Morton)

Morton addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Johnson moved, Busby

seconded, and it was unanimously carried to allow Applicant to withdraw her application.

VI.D.9. Jeanne M. Parham RN123105 (Morton)

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for 36-month probation, and to include the attached

stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



IV.B.2. Felony Bar Cases

IV.B.2. Board Staff Recommendation: Notice of Charges for RN/LPN/CNA


IV.B.2.a. Nicole Antionette Bishop RN143834 Olson

IV.B.2.b. Mary June Hopper RN091230 Olson

IV.B.2.c. Bobbie Jo Robertson-Meneses LP050052 Olson

IV.B.2.d. Davis Allen Sykes RN171580 Olson

IV.B.2.e. Emilie Budy CNA1000022854 Morton

IV.B.2.f. Andrea Michelle Parpart RN13307 Greabell

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and unanimously carried to adopt the attached Notice of Charges for

Agenda Items IV.B.2 a.-f.


VI.E.2. Heather Castner RN176052 (Pilder)

Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to table Agenda Item VI.E.2.

VI.E.3. Sharma Conant CNA1000036129 (Pilder)

(aka: Shelton)

An attempt was made to contact Conant telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move ahead with the case. Snider moved, Berrigan seconded, based upon the information in the


issue Notice of Charges. The motion carried with seven in favor and one opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.E.4. Virginia Fern CNA999950905 (Pilder)

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, carried to issue a Letter of Concern for her DUI arrest on or about

December 15, 2011, in Pima County while operating a motor vehicle and for failing to report the arrest

within 10 working days. The motion carried with six in favor and two opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.E.5. Nohemi Harding CNA1000011532 (Pilder)

Snider moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the



VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.E.6. Fernando Hernandez CNA1000037011 (Pilder)

(aka: Gonzalez)

An attempt was made to contact Hernandez telephonically. Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for not responding to the Board investigation in a

timely manner by not submitting the Investigative Questionnaire by the due date and not responding to

Board Staff phone calls, email, and mail.

VI.E.7. Carlos Lopez CNA1000021202 (Pilder)

Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to dismiss the complaint.

VI.E.8. Amy Kowalski CNA1000031025 (Pilder)

(aka: Herrmann)

Snider moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the




VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.E.11. Tammi Romero CNA1000015087 (Pilder)

(aka: Ward; Shenandoah; Shen)

Pilder addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Quinn moved, Harrell

seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the investigative report, offer a

Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure to be signed within 30 days or issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.E.12. Griselda M. Sanchez CNA1000004470 (Pilder)

(aka: Nafarrete; De La Torre; Moran)

Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion and was unanimously carried, based upon the

information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not

signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.E.13. Richard Cole CNA437126133 (Pilder)

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact

and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.

VI.A.1. CANDO Eligibility/Noncompliance/Investigative Reports Discussion and Decision)

Daniel Lester Rudders RN133647 Kerrigan

Berrigan moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen Agenda VI.A.1., and

rescind prior Board motion. Busby moved, Snider seconded, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month Stayed Revocation with the

license on Probation for, at minimum, 24 months, followed by a minimum 12-month Standard Probation

to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 15 days, issue Notice of Charges. Respondent’s

Stipulated Agreement, effective January 23, 2014, will remain in effect until the matter is resolved and

upon resolution, the Stipulated Agreement will be terminated. The motion was carried with seven in

favor and one opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VI.B.1. Jeffrey R. Bledsoe CNA Exam (Monas)

Snider moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.B.4. Jessica Rose Melville CNA Exam (Monas)

(aka: Rosales; Stahl)



VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.B.5. Shannon Joy Vanderpool CNA Exam (Monas)

(aka: Newland)

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.B.6. Doris Jean Cox LP Endorsement (Monas)

(aka: Barnes)

Monas addressed the Board with additional information. Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was


investigative report, upon meeting all requirements and signing Consent Agreement for 12-month

Stayed Suspension, followed by a 24-month probation, with the attached stipulations amended to

include the standard paragraph “voluntary surrender of license,” issue licensure. If not signed within 30

days, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.B.7. Mary D. Shelby RN085600 Re-issuance (Monas)

(aka: McMahon)

Monas noted additional verbiage to Findings of Fact #1: “On or about September 14, 2012, Applicant

applied for reissuance of her Registered Nurse License. As a result of her previous voluntary surrender,

the Board conducted an investigation.” Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report,

upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for 36 month standard

probation and to include attached stipulations, grant reissuance under applicable terms contained on the

attached stipulation worksheet, amended to delete “rehab and relapsed prevention evaluation.” The


license shall initially be a limited license for the purposes of completing an RN Refresher course. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure based upon the information contained in the investigative report.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.1. Susan Joan Abele RN044623 (Richter) Busby moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of

Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



Snider left the meeting 4:35 p.m.

VI.C.2. Lorraine Rose Clah CNA492013353 (Richter)

(aka: Yazzie; Jensen)

An attempt was made to contact Clah telephonically. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and after

discussion it was unanimously carried, to continue the investigation to allow Respondent the opportunity

to voluntarily obtain a psychological evaluation with an emphasis on substance abuse to be completed

by a Board approved evaluator who is at minimum PhD prepared, and to include any additional testing

deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the

Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.3. Hunter Raine Garner CNA Exam (Richter)


and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.4. Marti Lin Lackey CNA Re-issuance (Richter)

(aka: Parsons; Tinnel)

Richter addressed the Board with additional information. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was


investigative report, deny re-issuance of certification.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member




Snider returned to the meeting at 4:39 p.m.

VI.C.9. Kevin Baxter Snyder RN141652 (Richter)

Johnson moved, Snider seconded, to issue a Letter of Concern for respondents arrest on or about

October 24, 2013, for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia in Tucson, Arizona, later

dismissed, and for her admission to Board staff of her periodic use of marijuana, and for failing to report

the charge to the Board within ten days as required by statute and rule. After discussion, motion failed

with five opposed and two in favor.

Quinn moved, Dalton seconded, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in

the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30

days, issue Notice of Charges. The motion carried with six in favor and two opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member.

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.C.11. Kristi Dawn Hannah CNA Endorsement (Richter)

(aka:Quail; Milan)

Hannah was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Dalton seconded, to

continue the investigation to allow applicant the opportunity to voluntarily obtain a psychological

evaluation with an emphasis on substance abuse to be completed by a Board approved psychologist, and

to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed

within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings

of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny certification. The motion

carried with five in favor, two opposed and one abstain.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member


ABSTAIN 1 X ABSENT 2 X X

Gutierrez left the meeting 4:42 p.m. and returned at 4:45 p.m.

Dalton left the meeting 4:48 p.m.

VI.F.1. Latoya Nivea Morehead-Ruff RN Exam; LP042480 (Alberty)

Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny RN licensure and issue a Notice of

Charges for LP042480; and add allegations and statute/rule violations, as applicable, related to

anticipated convictions for felonies described in this report.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



Dalton returned to the meeting 4:51 p.m.

Harrell left the meeting 4:55 p.m.


VI.F.2. Samantha A. Lopez CNA Exam (Alberty)

(aka: Fox)

Lopez was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Dalton seconded, and it was



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.F.3. Carry Ann Poray RN Endorsement (Alberty)

Alberty addressed the Board with additional information. Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was


investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.F.6. Celesta Andria Cadie-Goemz CNA Exam (Alberty)

Cadie-Goemz was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and

it was unanimously carried to grant certification upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of

Concern for the February 16, 2007, class 6 undesignated felony conviction of Endangerment, in

Maricopa County (Arizona) Superior Court case CR2006-170341-001-DT, that was designated a

misdemeanor on or about February 8, 2008, the June 8, 2009, misdemeanor Assault charge that

dismissed without prejudice, on or about August 27, 2009, in Phoenix Municipal Court and for failing to

disclose her misdemeanor Endangerment conviction on her June 28, 2013, Southwest In-Home Services,

Inc. employment application.

Harrell returned to the meeting 5:00 p.m.

VI.F.7. Cheryl Marie Jaggers CNA1000017277; RN Exam (Alberty)

Jaggers was present telephonically and available for questions. Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it

was unanimously carried, upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant licensure and issue a Letter of

Concern for the June 30, 1998, conviction, in Maricopa County Superior Court (Arizona) case number

98-07082, for Possession of Marijuana, a misdemeanor, the November 2, 2011, conviction, in Phoenix

Municipal Court (Arizona) case number 14004281, for Driving or Being in Actual Physical Control

While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor, Any Drug, Vapor Releasing Substance, or Any

combination Thereof, a misdemeanor and for her failure to report her July 22, 2011, DUI charge to the

Board within 10 days as required, when you held an active CNA at the time of the charge.

VI.G.1. Zachary Ryan Boisselle RN157599 (McWilliams)

McWilliams addressed the Board with additional information. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it

was unanimously carried, upon a determination of reasonable cause, based on the information in the

investigative report, and material presented at this Board meeting, and at no cost to the Board, issue an

Interim Order for a psychological evaluation to include a substance use evaluation by a Board approved

licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based

upon the information contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the

factual allegations and alleged violations of statute and rule for failure to comply with the Interim Order.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.3. Eric Jon Holloman CNA Exam (McWilliams)



VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.G.4. Osariemen Isibor CNA Endorsement (McWilliams)

(aka: Ugiagbe)

Quinn moved, Dalton seconded, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in

the investigative report, upon meeting all certification requirements and signing a Consent Agreement

for a Decree of Censure, grant certification. If not signed within 30 days, deny certification. After

discussion the motion carried with seven in favor and one opposed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.5. Diana Lee King CNA Exam (McWilliams)

(aka: Cullins)

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to continue the investigation to allow

Applicant the opportunity to obtain a relapse prevention evaluation, at no cost to the Board, to be

completed by a Board approved evaluator and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the

evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 60 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation

is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.6. James Patrick Krznar CNA Exam (McWilliams)

(aka: Clark)

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VI.G.7. Sharlene Lynn Melgoza CNA 866664641 (McWilliams)

Gutierrez moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny renewal of Respondent’s CNA

certificate number CNA866664641.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.8. Dawn Starr Miller CNA Exam (McWilliams)

Dalton moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.G.9. Sarah Marie Provost CNA Exam (McWilliams)


and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.10. Kerome Dahn Yazzie CNA Exam (McWilliams)



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.G.11. Shawna Ann Smith RN Exam (McWilliams)

McWilliams addressed the Board with additional information. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it

was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern

for her March 8, 2011, conviction of DUI, a misdemeanor, in Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona.

VI.G.12. Alexandra Wilson CNA Exam (McWilliams)

Dalton moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VI.H.3. Robin Leigh Cook RN150160; LP042564 (Olson)

(aka: Crocker; Clearey)

Olson confirmed receipt of additional information. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was


for a minimum 12 month suspension to include the attached stipulations including a $250 Civil Penalty,

followed then by a minimum 36 month probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed

within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member


ABSTAIN 0 X ABSENT 2 X X

VI.H.4. Geniece Mavis Peaches RN162537; CNA999995235 (Olson)

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the

information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36-month probation

to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges for

RN162537 and CNA999995235.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.H.5. Brenda Lynn Painter LP030765 Reissuance (Olson)

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the

findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report upon meeting all

licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for 36 month stayed revocation during which

time the license is placed on probation, grant a limited license for the purposes completing an RN

Refresher course of licensure. Upon successful completion of RN Refresher Course, issue RN license

under applicable terms contained on the attached stipulation worksheet. If not signed within 30 days,

deny licensure based upon the information contained in this investigative report.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.H.6. Bomie Malikee Dorley RN Endorsement (Olson)

(aka: Cooper)

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the attached signed Consent

Agreement for Decree of Censure, and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VI.I.2. Danielle Mary Jimenez CNA Exam (Arias)

(aka: Furze; Mejia)

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of facts

identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all certification requirements, grant certification and

issue a Letter of Concern for the:

1) Conviction on or about January 22, 2002, for obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means in

Phoenix, Arizona.

2) Charge and admission of multiple criminal offenses on or about April 27, 2002, in Phoenix,

Arizona.

3) Charge and admission of DUI on or about December 16, 2005, in Surprise, Arizona.

VI.I.4. Maren Nelson CNA Exam (Arias)

(aka: Bangerter; Hardy)

Arias addressed the Board with additional information. Busby moved, Harrell seconded, and it was



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



The meeting recessed at 5:29 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014


Arizona State Board of Nursing Janice K. Brewer Joey Ridenour Governor Executive Director

Board Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2014, in

the Board of Nursing Board Room, Suite 200, 4747 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn, CRNA,

President, presiding.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:



Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Secretary

Kathryn L. Busby, JD, Member

Leslie Dalton, MSN, RN, Member

Lori Gutierrez, BS, RN-C, Member

M. Shawn Harrell, RN, MS, Member

Patricia Johnson, LPN, Board Member

Charleen L. Snider, BSN, RN, Member

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:


Kim Post, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, NEA-BC, Member

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General

Sara Selzer, Assistant Attorney General

STAFF DIRECTORS:

Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Valerie Smith, RN, MS, FRE, Associate Director of Investigations

Nikki Austin, JD, RN, Associate Director to Monitoring/CANDO/Hearings

Judy Bontrager, RN, MN, Associate Director of Operations

Pamela Randolph, RN, MSN, Associate Director of Education and Evidence Based Regulation

STAFF:

Katrina Alberty, Senior Investigator

Frederick Arias, Senior Investigator

Max Barker, Senior Investigator

Frannie Breed, RN, BSN, Education Consultant

Stephanie Chambers, RN, MN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Janeen Dahn, Ph.D., FNP-C, Nurse Practice Consultant/AP

Ronda Doolen, RN, BSN, MSN, Education Program Administrator

Diva Galan, JD, Senior Investigator

Tamara Greabell, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Jan Kerrigan, RN, BSN, Nurse Practice Consultant/CANDO

Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Nurse Practice Consultant

Ruth Kish, RN, MN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Jennifer McWilliams, Senior Investigator

Kirk Olson, Senior Investigator

Linda Monas, Senior Investigator Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, APHN-BC, Nurse Practice Consultant

Cindy Mand, RN, BSN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator

Daniel Phelan, BS, M.ADM, Senior Investigator

Rosemary Powell, RN, MA, Nurse Practice Consultant

Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator

Carla Stapleton, MHA, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Kristen Wilson, RN, MSN, CNS, PMANP, BC, NPC

Barbara Melberg, License Tech II

Naira Kutnerian, Administrative Assistant II


I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2014.

The following Board members were present: Quinn, Berrigan, Dalton, Harrell, Johnson Snider, and

Gutierrez.

Quinn presided.

Quinn welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated

the mission of the Board.

II.C. Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges

and Recommended Discipline

II.C.22. AGENA Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board

Resolution

Legal Staff

II.C.22. Adrian Palmer (aka: Ducey) RN166711 Revocation Campbell

Attorney Rob Chelle was present and addressed the Board. Dalton moved, Johnson seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to deny the State’s Motions to Deem Allegations Admitted.

II.G. Hearing Department Investigative Reports and/or Issue Notice of Charges and/or

Issue Complaint and Notice of Hearing

II.G.1. William Fredrik Lonon Jr. CNA Applicant Campbell

Campbell addressed the Board with additional information. Attorney Robe Chelle was present and

addressed the Board. Lonon was present and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded,

and it was unanimously carried, upon meeting all requirements, grant certification and issue a Letter of

Concern for disorderly conduct at a family function while under the influence of alcohol on or about

May 14, 2011, and for failing to timely file a written response to the allegations.

II.G.2. Marilyn Villaluna RN132814 Smith

Attorney Terry Hall was present and addressed the Board. Smith addressed the Board with additional

information. Quinn moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried to adopt amended Notice

of Hearing.

II.G.4. Dana L. Rosdahl RN057911; AP0313 Campbell

Attorney Kim Kent was present and available for questions. Rosdahl was present and available for

questions. Dalton moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based

upon the information contained in the investigative report, forward case number 1408035 to the hearing

department to be joined with case numbers 1105006 and 1305064, for purposes of hearing.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations

II.A.1. Sheila Bean RN180883 Campbell

The proceeding began at 8:29 a.m. with the following Board members present: Quinn, Berrigan, Dalton,

Harrell, Johnson, Snider, and Gutierrez.


All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing

and the Administrative Law Judge recommendation.

The Board was represented by Christopher Munns, Assistant Attorney General, and Division of Solicitor

General. Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General, represented the State.

Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s

recommended findings of fact and Conclusions of Law.

Bean was present telephonically and addressed the Board.

Dalton moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the

findings contained in Paragraphs 1 through 42.

Dalton moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the

violations in Paragraphs 1 through 12.

Bean was given the opportunity to respond to the recommended discipline.

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Administrative Law

Judge’s recommended Order to revoke professional nurse license No. RN180883 previously issued to

Sheila Bean.

VOTE

Dalton Member.

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



II.A.2. Adryon Steel RN158449 Campbell









Steel was not present and was not represented by legal counsel.

Harrell moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the


Harrell moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the


Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Administrative Law

Judge’s recommended Order to revoke professional nurse license No. RN158449 previously issued to

Adryon Steel.


VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



II.A.3. Nicole Wheeler CNA Applicant Campbell

The proceeding began at 8:44 a.m. with the following Board members present: Quinn, McCormies,

Berrigan, Dalton, Harrell, Johnson, Snider, Gutierrez, Post and Busby.







Wheeler was not present and was not represented by legal counsel.

Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the


Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the


Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny the applicant’s appeal and

that prior denial of Nicole Wheeler’s application for nursing assistant certification be upheld and

affirmed.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



II.B. Consent Agenda - Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to

Complaint and Notice of Hearing & Recommended Discipline AGENA # Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board

Resolution

Legal Staff

II.B.1. Kathleen Holohan

Shrewsbury

RN063241 Revoke Selzer

Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motion to Deem

Allegations Admitted.

Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the State’s recommended

discipline.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member





and Recommended Discipline

II.C. AGENA Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board

Resolution

Legal Staff

II.C.1. Karssa Baltz RN132162;CNA999951361 Revocation Campbell

II.C.2. Ivonne Carnillo (aka: Ocano) CNA1000010175 Revocation Campbell

II.C.3. Lori Marie Dorcis RN158422 Revocation Campbell

II.C.4. Megan Ferguson CNA1000021911 Revocation Campbell

II.C.5. Frederick Le Fidler LP033544 Revocation Campbell

II.C.6. Laurie Ford (aka: Mediz) CNA1000015557 Revocation Campbell

II.C.7. Mara Lynne Hall RN102731 Revocation Campbell

II.C.8. Stephanie Jo Hart CNA1000037196 Revocation Campbell

II.C.9. Coleen Cheri Johnson CNA1000016454 Revocation Campbell

II.C.10. Cathy Carol Kennedy CNA1000015231 Revocation Campbell

II.C.11. Jesse Ray-Michael Leetham CNA1000015593 Revocation Campbell

II.C.12. Imelda Maldonado CNA1000010018 Decree of

Censure

Campbell

II.C.13. Jessica Mendietta CNA1000027567 Revocation Campbell

II.C.14. Glenna Renee Norlin RN150702 Revocation Campbell

II.C.15. Denise Rocio Ramos CNA1000011108 Revocation Campbell

II.C.16. Kristina Charlotte Scheib CNA1000020834 Decree of

Censure

Campbell

II.C.17. Daniel James Talbot CNA1000008171 Revocation Campbell

II.C.18. Tanya Christine Taylor CNA1000012859 Revocation Campbell

II.C.20. Keri Vastine RN096000 Revocation Campbell


General. Campbell, Assistant Attorneys General, represented the State.

Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline for

the above listed.

The above listed license/certificate holders were not present and were not represented by legal counsel.

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motions to

Deem Allegations Admitted.

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Factual Allegations

as Findings of Fact and Alleged Violations as Conclusions of Law from the Notices of Charges.

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the State’s recommended

discipline for Agenda Items II.D.1. 1-20

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




II.D. Rehearing Requests or Review of Board Decision

II.D.1. Charles Thomas Ihle RN178850; LP027632 Campbell





Ihle was not present and was not represented by legal counsel.

Campbell addressed the Board and recommended the Board deny request for rehearing/reconsideration.

Harrell moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny request for rehearing.

II.I. APRN/RN/LPN/CNA Investigative Report/Potential Summary Suspension Pursuant

to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B) and/or Acceptance of a Consent Agreement and/or

Adoption of Complaint & Notice of Hearing

II.I.1 Christina Ann Peralta LP036643 Wilson



Wilson addressed the Board with additional information.

Peralta was not present and was not represent by legal counsel.

Based upon the information presented at this meeting, all Board members verbally agreed that a showing

of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need

for a Summary Suspension.

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented

at this meeting and the information contained in the investigative report, to accept and adopt the

proposed preliminary Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Findings set forth in the draft

Order attached to the investigative report.

All Board members verbally agreed that the foregoing conduct poses an immediate threat to the public

health, safety, or welfare and requires emergency action pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B).

Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

presented at this meeting, the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, and make a finding that public health safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action

and issue an Order summarily suspending the license of Christina Peralta, LP036643 pending further

hearing. The hearing shall be promptly instituted and determined within 60 days.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



It was therefore ordered that the license of Christina Peralta, LP036643 be suspended effective with the

service of the written Order, and that Peralta will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This

suspension shall remain in effect pending a public hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board

of Nursing pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1664.


II.G.3. Allen Stout RN170748 Campbell

Campbell address the Board. Hunter addressed the Board with additional information. Attorney Flynn

Carey was present and addressed the Board. Complainant T.H. was present telephonically and available

for questions. Community member I.R. was present telephonically and available for questions. An

attempt was made to contact community member D.P. telephonically. Johnson moved, Snider seconded,

and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information contained in the investigative report,

forward case No. 1408014 to the hearing department to be joined with case No. 1207135, for purpose of

hearing.

Snider left the meeting 9:21 a.m.


and Recommended Discipline AGENA Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board

Resolution

Legal Staff

II.C.19. Anecita Presto Uy CNA1000020921 Revocation Campbell


General. Campbell, Assistant Attorneys General, represented the State.

Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline.

An attempt was made to contact Anecita Presto Uy telephonically. A message was left that the Board

would move forward with the case.

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried with one abstain to grant the State’s

Motions to Deem Allegations Admitted.

Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried with one abstain to accept the

Factual Allegations as Findings of Fact and Alleged Violations as Conclusions of Law from the Notices

of Charges.

Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the State’s recommended

discipline.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member


ABSTAIN 0 ABSENT 4 X X X X

Snider returned to the meeting 9:25 a.m.

VI.O.7. Catrina Nicole Myers LP037859 (Chambers)

(aka: Lumpkin; Nooy)

Chambers addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Attorney Kathy

Lambert was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Berrigan seconded, and it

was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement offer a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days,



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.N.3. Sonny Abrenica David RN145962 (Wilson)

David was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously

carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report,

offer a Consent Agreement offer a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of

Charges.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



Johnson left the meeting 9:38 a.m. and returned at 9:40 a.m.

VI.N.4. Robert Andrew Murphy RN102316 (Wilson)

Berrigan moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen Agenda Item VI.N.4.

Robert Murphy was present and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Snider seconded, and it was


for 24-month probation with stipulations amended to include: “allow Applicant to work night shift in the

same unit at Florence Hospital and Sacaton Hospital with supervision.” If not signed within 30 days,


VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.S.13. Alicia E Stronza CNA Exam (Phelan)

Phelan addressed the Board and confirmed receipt of additional information. Stronza was present and

addressed the Board. Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant

certification upon meeting all requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for the April 8, 2009,

conviction of Theft, a misdemeanor, and October 26, 2010, conviction of No Escort License, a

misdemeanor, and February 7, 2013, conviction of Domestic Violence – Assault, a misdemeanor.

The meeting recessed at 10:01 a.m. and reconvened at 10:20 a.m.

IV. Lapsed Licenses & Certificates, Felony Bar Cases, Notice of Charges, Notice of Denial

Application for Licensure/Certification, Applicants for Licensure

IV.A. Lapsed Licenses & Certificates: Possible Administrative Penalty

IV.A.1. Board Staff Recommendation: Offer Consent Agreement (Drafton)

Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Penalty

Amount

IV.A.1.a. Arthur Becerra CNA1000024163 $25

IV.A.1.b. Monique Celestine CNA1000034489 $25

IV.A.1.c. Lakia Collins CNA1000035183 $25

IV.A.1.d. Martha Contreras CNA287934441 $75

IV.A.1.e. Jessica Edwards CNA1000022704 $50

IV.A.1.f. Briana Felstein CNA1000030338 $25


IV.A.1.g. Sabrina Frederick CNA1000032316 $25

IV.A.1.h. Pauline Goseyun CNA826168103 $25

IV.A.1.i. Patricia Knicely CNA1000024097 $25

IV.A.1.j. Isabel Morales Ramos CNA1000029476 $25

IV.A.1.k. Lorraine Noel CNA595178353 $25

IV.A.1.l. Angela Nunn CNA121933633 $25

IV.A.1.m. Adriela Maria Phelps RN158084 $100

IV.A.1.n. Marilee Roberts CNA788391803 $25

IV.A.1.o. Arturo Sanchez CNA1000023440 $25

IV.A.1.p. Derek Stevens CNA1000033823 $25

IV.A.1.q. Rachelle Warner CNA999992612 $50

IV.A.1.r. Melissa Yazzie CNA1000007934 $25

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the Finding of Fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for an

Administrative Penalty for the amount stated for working on an expired license/certificate. If the consent

agreement is not signed within 30 days or if the administrative penalty is not paid within 60 days of the

effective date of the order, issue Notice of Charges; and referral of the employer will be made to the

Department of Health Services for licensee/certificate holders working on a lapsed license/certificate for

three months or greater.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



III. Board Reports Regarding Executive Director/Designee Delegated Duties: Cases

Dismissed, Letters of Concern, Cases Closed Through Settlement, Imposters and

Court Ordered Revocations, Lapsed Licenses/Certificate Signed Agreement

III.A. Consent Agenda – Board Information Regarding Cases Dismissed Pursuant to ARS

32-1605.01 (C) 1

Information was provided to the Board regarding cases dismissed pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01 (C) 1

III.B. Consent Agenda - Board Information Regarding Letters of Concern Issued

Pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01 (C) 4

Information was provided to the Board regarding Letters of Concern issued pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01

(C) 4.

III.C. Board Information Regarding Lapsed Licenses/Certificates Signed Consent

Agreement

Information was provided to the Board regarding lapsed Licenses/Certificates signed Consent

Agreement.

III.D. Board Information Regarding Cases Closed Through Settlement

Information was provided to the Board regarding cases closed through settlement.


IV.B. Felony Bar Cases

IV.B.1. Board Staff Recommendation: Adopt Order of Denial for Applicants


IV.B.1.a. Lolitta Sharrie Allen CNA Endorsement Phelan

IV.B.1.b. Christopher Lance Clausen CNA Exam Monas

IV.B.1.c. Kendra Jo MacDonnell CNA Exam Richter

IV.B.1.e. Teresa Lee Snyder (aka: Horn) RN Endorsement Olson

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to adopt the attached Order of Denial

for Agenda Items IV.B.1. a-e

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



IV.D. Board Staff Recommendation: Grant Licensure

IV.D.1. Timothy Pio TLP 046104 Bontrager

Bontrager addressed the Board with note to delete from the Investigative report, R4-19-403 No. 27.

under Potential Violation of Rules. Pio was present telephonically and available for questions. Johnson

moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all licensure requirements, and

signing a Consent Agreement for a $100 Civil Penalty and payment of the Civil Penalty, grant licensure.

If not signed within 30 days or payment not received within 60 days, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member


ABSTAIN 0

ABSENT 3 X X X

V.A. Board Staff Recommendation: Terminate Previously Issued Board Orders after

Full Compliance, RN/LP/CNA – (Legal Assistant)

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the full compliance list to

terminate Board Order if no evidence of non-compliance with Board Order/Consent Agreement exists.

Busby arrived to the meeting 10:30 a.m.

V.B. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders V.B.1. Colby Martin LP042452 Greabell



V.B.7. Wendi Sue Rafferty LP046006 Greabell

Greabell addressed the Board with additional information to include in addition to fact #3 amended

facts. “Respondent also admitted to Board staff that from on or around May 16, 2014 to on or around

September 10, 2014.” Busby moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on

information in the investigative report, issue Notice of Charges.

V.B.8. Nancy Disbrow Kerrigan RN092632 Greabell

Kerrigan was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it

was unanimously carried to remove the requirement to obtain a psychiatric addictionologist re-

evaluation. Revert Respondent to standard probation with terms and conditions. Issue a Letter of


Concern for submitting a dilute random urine drug test specimen on October 25, 2013. Consent

Agreement and Order No. 1104018 remains in effect.

V.B.10. Ellen Marie Franklin RN066010/AP2650 Greabell

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried upon making a finding of reasonable

cause, based upon the allegations in the investigative report and at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim

Order for an evaluation by a Board approved Medical Review Officer to evaluate the positive drug test

results and a psychiatric evaluation to be completed by a Board approved psychiatrist who is also

certified as an addictionology’s (and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the

evaluator(s), to be scheduled within 30 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not

completed, based upon the information identified in the investigative report and presented at this

meeting, lift the stay of suspension and issue Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and

alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



V.C. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders

V.C.1. Janet Thurston RN135369 Austin

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to terminate Consent Agreement and

Order No. 1009046.

V.C.4. Jacqueline Leeper RN130483 (Austin)

Dalton moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried to allow Respondent to continue on

Consent Agreement and Order No. 0906052-NUR and allow Respondent’s drug testing frequency to be

reduced pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Order.

V.C.5. Jennifer Magnuson RN118140 (Austin)

Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the

investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern for failing to timely notify the Board of her unavailability

to drug test in December 2012, and for failing to resolve her Magenta drug testing assignment in a

timely manner resulting in missed Magenta drug tests between May 2013, and July 2014. Board staff

may reduce drug testing frequency to one time per month for the duration of the Order.

VI.K.4. Courtney Renee Oliver RN138477 (Kish)

Snider moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the


VI.K.5. Kimberly Kay Schurck RN126370 (Kish)

Snider moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for the

2008 arrest for disorderly conduct guilty plea in Scottsdale, Arizona, for failing to report her arrest, and for

the 2010 denial of registered nurse licensure by the California Board of Nursing, based on the

aforementioned incident.

VI.K.6. Anna Marie Smith NM Compact RN-R33607 (Kish)

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for the

April 15, 1992, conviction for DWI in Gallup, New Mexico, and for failing to assure that all surgical

materials were accounted for prior to moving Patient A to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit while working

as a circulating nurse at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, on March 1, 2013.


VI.K.7. Mary Ellen Bradshaw RN075560 (Kish)

An attempt was made to contact Bradshaw telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move forward with the case. Kish addressed the Board with additional information. Busby moved,

Harrell seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, upon finding of reasonable cause,

based upon the allegations in the investigative report and at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order

for a neuropsychiatric evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed neuropsychiatrist, and

to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed within 45 days of

the Board’s receipt of Respondent’s medical records, and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order

is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, issue Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to

comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.K.8. Frank Anthony Siragusa LP0333390 (Kish)

Dalton moved, Johnson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative reports, offer a Consent Agreement for 18 month stayed suspension/probation, and include

the attached stipulations. 1f not signed within 30 days issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.K.9. Brenda Sodders Fernandez LP018821 (Kish)

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the


VI.K.10. Cristi Burke-Peschka RN159344 (Kish)

Kish addressed the Board with additional information. Burke-Peshka was present telephonically and

available for questions. Dalton moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a

Letter of Concern for failing to check a patient's blood sugar prior to administration of Lispro insulin 10 units

subcutaneous, and failing to notify the physician of a significant delay in patient discharge on or about

September 21, 2012, while employed at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

VI.K.11. Keith Rowan RN098758 (Kish)

An attempt was made to contact Rowan telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move forward with the case. Kish addressed the Board with additional information. Johnson moved,

Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for failing to notify the

physician of Patient A's blood glucose result greater than 500, and for discharging Patient A with unstable

blood sugar on or about September 21, 2012, while employed and on duty as a RN at Banner Baywood

Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

VI.K.12. Ofelia M. Demarest RN097281 (Kish)

Dalton moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for failing to

cause appropriate follow-up for Patient A's blood sugar of 500, and directing a RN to continue a discharge

order for Patient A, on or about September 21, 2012, while employed and on duty as a RN charge nurse at

Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.


VI.E.2. Heather Castner RN176052 (Pilder)

Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to reopen Agenda Item VI.E.2.

Pilder addressed the Board with additional information. Jonson moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was


for a 12-month probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a

Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.N.1. Baby Agatha Supan LP044060 (Wilson)

(aka: Johnson)

An attempt was made to contact Supan telephonically. Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative report offer, a Consent Agreement

for a 24-month probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue

Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.N.2. Kelly Wilburn RN Exam; LP047361 (Wilson)

Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for the

October 11, 2012, and December 22, 2012, conduct leading to disorderly conduct misdemeanor charges

in Buckeye, Arizona against Respondent, which were later dismissed and for failing to report the

charges to the Board within 10 days and for failing to maintain a current address of record with the

Board and failing to provide a complete written response to the Board’s investigation.

VI.M.3. Jessica Paige Tekulve RN161383 (Hunter)

(aka: Mrozek)

Hunter addressed the Board with additional information. Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable cause based on the facts alleged in the

investigative report (and material presented at this Board meeting), at no cost to the Board, issue an

Interim Order for a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved evaluator who is at

minimum PhD prepared, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

completed with 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon

the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, issue Notice of

Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim

Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.M.4. Marla Jeanne Goodman RN111391 (Hunter)

Busby moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable cause

based on the facts alleged in the investigative report (and material presented at this Board meeting), at

no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board

approved evaluator who is at minimum PhD prepared, and to include any additional testing deemed


necessary by the evaluator, and hair follicle or nail test for a “Health Professionals” panel, to include

Dilaudid, to be completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not

completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, issue Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to

comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



V.B.4. Anthony Martinez RN178324; LP047652; CNA10000024204 Greabell

Martinez was present and available for questions. Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based on the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for

a minimum 12 month stayed suspension/probation with terms and conditions. If not signed within 30

days, issue Notice of Charges. Consent Agreement and Order No. 1206117 shall remain in effect and

enforceable until the matter is resolved. Approve Judith Collier, RN, M.Ed., LISAC for the individual

Alcohol/Drug Education counseling that Respondent completed on or around March 26, 2013.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.O.1. Margaret Gyuro LP005428 (Chambers)

Johnson moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the



VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.O.2. Emily Patterson LP045787 (Chambers)

(aka: Alvarado)

Patterson was present telephonically and addressed the Board. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it

was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent

Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.O.3. Marlene Schmidt LP019747 (Chambers)




VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VI.O.4. David Madrid RN170760 (Chambers)

Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern for

participating in the practice of using a heat pack on or about April 11 and 12th, 2012, without a

provider’s order and in violation of a the United States Air Force Notice to Airmen dated 2005, which

caused second degree burns to the abdomen of a post-surgical patient, while on duty as a RN at Langley

USAF Air Force Base Hospital in Virginia.

VI.O.6. Priscilla Marielvey Olivarez RN Exam (Chambers

An attempt was made to contact Olivarez telephonically. A message was left that the Board would move

ahead with the case. Busby moved, Harrell seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried,

based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon

meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement, grant licensure but immediately

suspend licensure pending the completion of intensive treatment for substance use disorder. Following

the successful completion of intensive treatment, the suspension will be lifted and Respondent will begin

a 36-month probation to include the attached stipulations. If the Consent Agreement is not signed within

30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



The Board directed staff to contact Department of Health regarding this case.

VI.O.8. Tina Marie Thomas RN107823 (Chambers)

(aka: Orahoske)

An attempt was made to contact Thomas telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move forward with the case. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on

the information in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not

signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.P.1. Mecah Lynne Lucas CNA Exam (Galan)

Snider moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant certification upon meeting all

requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for the April 30, 2012, citation by the Peoria Police

Department for Shoplifting, a misdemeanor, from Target for which applicant was convicted on August

7, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona.

VI.P.2. Megan McKenzie Feith RN Exam (Galan)

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all

requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for the January 1, 2014, incident involving your public

intoxication and failure to cooperate with police, for which she was convicted on March 26, 2014, for

Obstruction-Refuse True Name in Scottsdale, Arizona.

VI.P.4. Kayla Marie Tafoya CNA Exam (Galan)

Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant certification upon meeting

all requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for her two accidents on or about September 29, 2007,


resulting in damage of property followed by her May 21, 2008, Undesignated Felony conviction for

Criminal Damage which was re-designated as a misdemeanor on or about June 7, 2011.

VI.P.5. Brittany Grace Youngblood CNA Exam (Galan)



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.P.6. Bodong Lu CNA Exam (Galan)

Harrell moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to continue the investigation to allow

Applicant the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation, to include a substance abuse evaluation,

at no cost to the Board, by a Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing

deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the

Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.P.7. Karyn Digioacchino LP034753; CNA575018863 (Galan)

(aka: Rowe)



VI.P.8. Alexis Elle Martin CNA Exam (Galan)

An attempt was made to contact Martin telephonically. Johnson moved, Snider seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to grant certification upon meeting all requirements, and issue a Letter of Concern

for one incident involving applicant’s use of marijuana and one incident involving her use of alcohol,

which resulted in her hitting hospital staff while under the influence, both incidents occurring in 2009

when she was 15 years old; and for failure to fully cooperate with the Board’s investigation.

VI.P.9. Maureen Frances Stanton RN Endorsement (Galan)

(aka: Sadler; Mynahan; Crowley)

An attempt was made to contact Stanton telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move forward with the case. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based

upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure requirements and signing Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member




VI.P.11. Wanda Lee Frank RN Endorsement (Galan)

(aka: Durisseaux)

An attempt was made to contact Frank telephonically and a message was left that the Board would move

forward with the case. Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon

the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure requirements, signing a Consent Agreement for a $250 Civil Penalty and payment of the Civil

Penalty, grant licensure. If not signed within 30 days or payment not received within 60 days, deny

licensure.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.L.1. Bonita Jones RN098927; AP4231 (Dahn)

Dahn addressed the Board with additional information. Snider moved, Dalton seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative report offer a Consent Agreement

for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.Q.3 Kara Gallagher RN143287; LP038637 (expired) (Powell)

Quinn moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the

investigative report issue a Notice of Charges.

IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students

The Board members and staff dialogued with Gateway Community College, Grand Canyon University,

Mesa Community College, Paradise Valley Community College and Chamberlain College nursing

students regarding Board functions, policies and procedures. Question were asked on:

How and when complaints are submitted to the Board.

What is the average complaint for RN

What is the percent break for substance abuse and age demographics

Definition of “ALJ”

How to obtain a position on the Board

Difference between Nurse Association and Board of Nursing

Definition of “unanimous and abstain”

Advisement to students by Board members

If the Board makes decision on the case before the Board meeting

The meeting recessed at 12:01 p.m. and reconvened at 12:50 p.m.

VI.S.1. Shannon Lynn Burtis RN Exam (Phelan)

(aka: Knapp)

Gutierrez moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried to continue the investigation to

allow Applicant the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation, to include a substance abuse

evaluation, at no cost to the Board, by a Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include any

additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and

then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and



VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VI.S.4. Tiffany Gonzalez RN Endorsement (Phelan)

(aka: Whidden)

Johnson moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and


VOTE

Dalton

Member

Johnson

Member

Snider

Member

Berrigan

Secretary

Quinn

President

McCormies

V. Pres

Gutierrez

Member

Harrell

Member

Post

Member

Busby

Member



VI.S.6. Stacie Renee Kobylanski RN Endorsement (Phelan)

Gutierrez moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all

requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for the June 18, 2009, conviction of DUI, a misdemeanor

and March 9, 2009, conviction of Disorderly Conduct Intoxicated a misdemeanor.

VI.S.7. Andrew Adam Martinez-Malo RN Endorsement (Phelan)

Harrell moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant licensure upon meeting all

requirements and issue a Letter of Concern for his October 27, 2006, Applicant admitted Felony of

Unauthorized Possession of a driver’s License or Identification Card which charges are dismissed upon

completion of diversion program.

VI.S.8. Brice Ellen Nielsen LPN Endorsement (Phelan)

(aka: Voydat)

Dalton moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried upon meeting all licensing

requirements, grant licensure and issue a Letter of Concern for: In 1975, applicant was convicted,

pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of shoplifting/theft, a misdemeanor. In 1986, applicant was

convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of DUI, a misdemeanor. In 1986, applicant was

convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of DUI, a misdemeanor. In 1988, applicant was

convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of DUI, a misdemeanor. On December 21, 2001.

Applicant was convicted, pursuant to a plea of guilty or responsible, of DUI BAC. 08 or higher, a

misdemeanor.

VI.S.9. Autumn L Porter CNA Exam (Phelan)

Gutierrez moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the Findings of Fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all certification requirements,

signing a Consent Agreement for a $50 Civil Penalty and payment of the Civil Penalty, grant

certification. If not signed within 30 days or payment not received within 60 days, deny certification.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member




VII.A.3. Update on Report to Legislature Regarding Long Term Funding Strategies for the

Certified Nursing Assistant Program – Harris/Orchard/Bontrager/Ridenour Late

Mailing

Gregg Harris addressed the Board regarding his work on the CNA funding issue relating to operating

costs for the CNA program. Meetings have been held with some legislators and additional meetings are

scheduled to be held with stakeholders interested in determining a comprehensive goal solution, with

funding solutions that would work well for the stakeholders and for the Board. A report outlining CNA

funding issues, federal restrictions to not charge CNA applicants, and Board recommendations to

implement a fee structure to charge, is due to the legislature on November 1, 2014.

VII.A.4. Update Potential 2015 Legislation Impacting Nursing Regulation-Harris

Gregg Harris noted there was interest in sunrise applications which he will monitor. Harris stated that

funding issues will again be a significant issue for the coming year. He emphasized that the leadership

structure after the election will be important to the Board.

VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Randolph/Doolen

VII.B.1. Nurse Assistant Programs Approved by the Executive Director

Information was provided to the Board regarding Nurse Assistant Programs approved by the Executive

Director.

VII.B.2. Education Updates

a. Phoenix College Administration Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding personal changes at Phoenix

College Nursing.

b. Estrella Mountain Community College Program Closure for CNA & LPN

Information was provided to the Board regarding closure of the South West Skill

Center Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing programs at Estrella

Mountain Community College.

c. Mohave Community College Administration Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding personal changes at Mohave

Community College.

d. Pima Community College – West Campus Administration Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding personal changes at Pima

Community College.

e. Brown Mackie College – Phoenix Administration Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding personal changes at Brown

Mackie College.

VII.B.3. Arizona Western College RN Program Application for Program Change

Busby moved, Harrell seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the program change

application of Arizona Western College RN Program to reduce total credits hours from 67.25 to 67.

VII.B.4. South Dakota State University College of Nursing RN Refresher Program

Approval/Renewal

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to renew the approval of South Dakota

State University RN Refresher Program


VII.B.5. Site Survey Policy

Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the Site Survey Policy.

VII.B.6. Public Notification of Program Status Policy

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the Public Notification

Program Status Policy.

VII.B.7. K’s Training & Learning Center, LLC. Certified Nursing Assisting Program

Investigative Report

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and the

statute/rule violations contained in the investigative report, issue a notice of deficiency with 30 days to

correct.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VII.B.8.a GateWay Community College PN Refresher Program Investigative Report

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and the

statute/rule violations contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern to Gateway

Community College PN Refresher Program for allowing Students A, B, and C to attend the clinical

portion of a refresher course without temporary licensure.

VII.B.8.b.

Busby moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried: Pending completion of all licensure

requirements, issue a license for applicants Olusegun Oshilaja and Danissa-Valenzuela-Roman.

Complete the investigation and present the investigative report to the Board for applicant Aesook

Bogatko. Follow Board option for further direction regarding licensure. Dismiss the complaint for

respondent Lanette Ponder for not obtaining a temporary license to complete the clinical portion of the

Veterans Bridge Course.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VII.B.9. Cochise College RN Program Investigative Report

Jennifer Lakosil was present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was

unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, issue a notice of deficiency

with 18 months to correct.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



VII.B.10. Mesa Community College Refresher Program Investigative Report

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue a Letter of Concern to Mesa

Community College RN Refresher Program for changing program requirements, without sufficient

notice to enrolled students, at an informational session held in Mesa, Arizona, on June 24, 2014.


VII.B.11. Grand Canyon University Family Nurse Practitioner Program Investigative Report

Doolen addressed the Board with addition information. Dr. Anne McNamara was present and addressed

the Board. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern to Grand Canyon University, Family

Nurse Practitioner Program for accepting more students than could be placed in clinical settings within

the first two weeks of the class in the NUR 668 (Advanced Practice Management Pediatric and

Adolescent Health Care Problems) course, and providing instruction to students to document pediatric

care given in Typhon logging system on a different date than actually seen.

Harrell left the meeting 1:16 p.m. and returned at 1:20 p.m.

VII.B.12. Everest College Phoenix RN Program Investigative Report

Dr. Ed Johnson and Dr. Bonnie Wilson were present and addressed the Board. Busby moved, Quinn

seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on information contained in the investigative report,

issue a Notice of Deficiency with 6 months to correct the identified deficiencies. Additionally require

that the program submit a comprehensive self-study before the end of the 6 month period. Board staff

shall conduct an evaluative site visit following receipt and analysis of the self-study report.

VII.B.13. Pima Community College RN Nursing Program – West Campus: Resolution of

Deficiencies

Brian Stuart was present and available for questions. Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was

unanimously carried to accept evidence provided by Pima Community College West Campus RN

Nursing Program as evidence of resolution of the deficiencies of August 30, 2013. Restore full approval

status to the Program.

VII.B.14. Standard Education Program Stipulation Sheet and Template for Probation for

Education Programs.

Johnson moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve Standard Education

Program Stipulation Sheet and Template for Probation for Education Programs.

VII.A.8. Board Member Education: New Data- Interpretation of the Nursing Performance

Profile and Report on the NCSBN National Simulation Study – Randolph.

Randolph provided an educational session related to medication errors analysis as part of the NCSBN

supported research, “Measuring Competency with Simulation: Phase II”. Ridenour applauded Randolph

for helping to understand practice break down.

VII.E. Committee Reports

VII.E.1. Scope of Practice – Gutierrez/Berrigan/Bontrager

VII.E.1.a. Scope of Practice Committee meeting draft minutes of September 9, 2014, were

provided to the Board.

VII.E.1.b. FAQ: Assessing Patient/Client Conditions: The Role of the RN

VII.E.1.c. AO Tumescent Lidocaine Injection: Role of the RN

VII.E.1.d. AO Intravenous Administration of Radiologic Contrast Media

VII.E.1.e. AO Endotracheal Intubation: The Role of the Registered Nurse

VII.E.1.f. AO Wound Care: Role of the LPN

VII.E.1.g. AO Deep Sedation for Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to approve AO VIII.E.1. b-g

VI.T.1. Dillene Sunshine Hoffman RN156642 (Austin)

An attempt was made to contact Hoffman telephonically and a message was left that the Board would

move forward with the case. Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to issue


a Letter of Concern for failing to follow facility policy regarding documentation and wastage of a

controlled substance on or about December 18, 2012, while employed as a RN at Sierra Blanca

Rehabilitation in White River, Arizona, and for failing to properly store and/or dispose of unused

medication when you mistakenly removed the medication from its card in non-sequential order.

II.I.2. Kyle Stephen Oswald RN176980 Powell

The proceeding began at 1:57 p.m., with the following Board members present: Quinn, Berrigan,

Dalton, Harrell, Johnson, Snider, Gutierrez, and Busby.

Powell addressed the Board with additional information.

Attorney Michael Helbert and Oswald were present and addressed the Board.

Based upon the information presented at this meeting, all Board members verbally agreed that a showing

of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need

for a Summary Suspension.

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

presented at this meeting and the information contained in the investigative report, to accept and adopt

the proposed preliminary Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Findings set forth in the draft

Order attached to the investigative report.

All Board members verbally agreed that the foregoing conduct poses an immediate threat to the public

health, safety, or welfare and requires emergency action pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B).

Busby moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

presented at this meeting, the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, and make a finding that public health safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action

and issue an Order summarily suspending the license of Kyle Oswald, RN176980, pending further

hearing. The hearing shall be promptly instituted and determined within 60 days.

VOTE

Dalton Member

Johnson

Member Snider

Member Berrigan

Secretary Quinn

President McCormies

V. Pres Gutierrez

Member Harrell

Member Post

Member Busby

Member



It was therefore ordered that the license of Kyle Oswald, RN176980 be suspended effective with the

service of the written Order, and that Oswald will immediately cease practice as a nurse/certified nursing

assistant. This suspension shall remain in effect pending a public hearing and final decision by the

Arizona State Board of Nursing pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1664.

VII. Board Reports for Discussion, Information, Staff Direction and/or Decision

VII.A. Executive Directors Report – Ridenour

VII.A.1. Discuss/Amend and/or Approve Board Minutes

VII.A.1.a. July 24-25, 2014, Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Busby moved, Dalton seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve minutes of July 24-25, 2014,

regular Board meeting.

VII.A.2. FY 2014 Budget Final Report; Proposed FY 2016 Budget-

Orchard/Bontrager/Ridenour

Orchard offered a summary of the FY 2014 Budget Final Report and Proposed FY 2016 Budget. She

reported the total appropriated funding for FY 2014 was $4,275,600. As of the current date,


$4,275,083.42 has been expended, with a remaining balance of $516.58. Once all FY 2014 expenditures

have been paid the estimated balance will be $0.00.

During the spring of 2014, the Board was granted additional supplemental funding for CNA program

operations in the amount of $150,000. At the end of the fiscal year, 2014, all was expended, leaving a

balance of $0.00.

The estimated budget for FY 2016 is $4,721,600. The budget submittal includes an additional funding

request from the Nursing Board fund in the amount of $449,500 and approval to extend the General

Fund appropriation of $150,000 into FY 2016, for a total request of $599,447. The total funding request

of $599,447 represents the amount of grant funding that is short in covering all costs of the CNA

program.

Busby moved, Snider seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to approve Proposed FY 2016 Budget.

VII.A.5. FY 2014 Licensure Time Frame Report & Average Cycle Times for Licensing

Nurses & Certifying Certified Nursing Assistants –Bontrager

Bontrager stated that there was a 6.7% increase in applications received in fiscal year 2014.

VII.A.6. Update on House Bill 2087: Health Regulatory Board Training Requirements-

Ridenour

Ridenour presented information regarding Health Regulatory Board Training Requirements that have

not yet been finalized. Some Boards are looking at FARB/CLEAR. Our Board will continue our

dedicated cycle for continuing education.

VII.A.7. Update APRN Consensus Model & APRN Compact - APRN Consensus Workshop

October 25, 2014 – Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Campus Conference Center Quinn

Quinn gave an update on the upcoming APRN Consensus workshop, noting that Ridenour would be a

speaker at the conference.

VII.A.9. Report 2014 NCSBN Annual Meeting/Delegate Assembly –

Quinn/Randolph/Ridenour/Bontrager

Quinn reported that the annual meeting was attended by Quinn, Randolph and Bontrager.

VII.A.10. Update on Personnel Changes & Attorney General Coverage Due to Leaves/Vacancies –

Smith/Bontrager/Austin/Ridenour (Oral -Discussion & Decision)

Valerie Smith introduced new staff: Daniel Phelan joined as Sr. Investigator, Rosemary Powell and

Cindy Mand joined as Nurse Practice Consultants.

Austin acknowledged, Monitoring and CANDO staff for the outstanding job they did on the transition to

Recovery Trek.

VII.A.11. Proposed Revision to Policy: Certification of Nursing Assistant Applicants-

Randolph/Bontrager/Ridenour

Randolph addressed the Board. Busby moved, Snider seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously

carried, to approve recommended changes in the policy.

VII.D. A.A.G. Report – Carrie Smith

VII.D.1. Updates, New Processes, Accomplishments - Campbell / Smith

Campbell will be full time A.A.G, a new A.A.G. will start on 10/14/2014 part time.


VII.C. President’s Report – Quinn

VII.C.1. Update on New Board Member Appointments Reappointments –Quinn

Quinn reported Governor Brewer appointed Jana Machesky, LPN, and Dr. Melinda Preston and

reappointed Lori Gutierrez and Randy Quinn to the State Board of Nursing.

VII.C.2. Recognition of Board Members Retiring: Pat Johnson & Charleen Snider-All

Quinn and the Board expressed their appreciation and offered best wishes to retiring Board members,

Pat Johnson and Charleen Snider.

VII.C.3. Debriefing on Board Processes and Suggested Changes - All

The Board thanked Susie Flores, Administrative Assistant, for quick uploads of additional information

in the Board packet.

The Board discussed how to handle respondents who contacts the Board members regarding their cases.

The Board expressed concern regarding sexual misconduct/domestic violence. Discussion centered on

the best way to handle these kinds of cases and how to educate the public.

Staff asked the Board for feedback on Education Investigative reports and to approve stipulation sheet

format. Approved for the use of the stipulation sheet was given.

VII.E.2. Education – Dalton/McCormies/Harrell/Randolph

VII.E.2.a. Draft Minutes of Education Committee Meeting -

Education Advisory Committee draft minutes of August 8, 2014, were provided to the Board.

VII.E.3. Advanced Practice – Quinn/Busby/Randolph/Dahn

VII.E.3.a. Draft Minutes of Advanced Practice Committee Meeting -

Advanced Practice committee draft minutes of August 6, 2014, were provided to the Board.

VII.E.3.b. Advisory Opinion “Epidural Analgesia by Nurse Anesthetist” (Discussion/Decision)

Quinn moved, Busby seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the Advisory Opinion

“Epidural Analgesia by Nurse Anesthetist”

VIII. Call to the Public

No members of the public requested to speak.

X. Adjournment

Busby moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30p.m., Friday, September 19, 2014.

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