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VII.A.1.a.
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VII.A.1.a. Regular Session Board Meeting Minutes – September 16-17, 2019
Arizona State Board of Nursing Doug Ducey Joey Ridenour
Governor Executive Director
Board Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:01 am, Monday, September 16, 2019 in
Board Room A, at the Board of Nursing office, 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn,
CRNA, President, presiding. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randy C. Quinn, CRNA, President
Dr. Carmen Hill-Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, Vice-President
Cecelia Andersen BSN, RN, Secretary
Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Member
Elizabeth Boyer, RN, Member
LaJuana Gillette, Member
Lori Gutierrez, MSN, RN-C, Member
Jana Machesky, LPN, Member
Dr. Melinda Preston, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Member
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Lisa Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, Member
LEGAL COUNSEL:
Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General
Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General
STAFF DIRECTORS:
Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director
Janeen Dahn, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Associate Director of Operations, Hearing and Compliance
Cindy Mand, MSN, RN, Associate Director, Complaints & Investigations
Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director of IT and Finance
STAFF:
Irene Barajas, Senior Investigator
Shawna Bonner, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Susan Bushong, B.A., Senior Investigator
John Capone, Senior Investigator
Diane Caruso, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN, Advanced Practice Nurse
Consultant
Stephanie Chambers, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Stephanie Cruz, Senior Investigator
David Elson, Senior Investigator
Cindy George, BSN, RN, Education Program Administrator
Kathleen Harrington, MSN-INF, RN, Program Administrator
Heather Healy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, PMP, Education
Program Administrator
Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant
Dolores Hurtado, Senior Investigator
Ruth Kish, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Lyn Ledbetter, Administrative Assistant II
Emma Mamaluy, JD, Chief Counsel
Pam Millben, Senior Investigator
Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator
Naira Kutnerian, Legal Secretary II, Investigator
Kirk Olson, Program Manager
Eileen Owen-Williams, DNP, PhD, APRN, CNM, FNP, AFN-
BC, FAANP, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant
Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Loral Anne Pultz, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Kevin Rapkoch, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator
Brent Sutter, Senior Investigator
Pete Wittenberg, Senior Investigator
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I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:01 am, Monday, September 16, 2019.
The following Board members were present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky, and
Preston
Quinn presided.
Quinn welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated the
mission of the Board.
II.H. 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.H.1. Whitney Carlene Haywood AZ Privilege (Pultz)
AKA: Whitney Carlene Akers
The proceeding began at 8:02am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer,
Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston
Haywood was present and addressed the Board.
Pultz updated the Board members that staff has received employment records which did not contain relevant
information.
Board members discussed if ATD is an option.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table to allow Board Staff to find out if monitoring
will be an option / or a consent agreement can be reached.
II.H. 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.H.2. Jeannine Ruth Duvall LP043087 (Chambers)
AKA: Jeannine Ruth Durall; Jeannine Ruth Griffith; Jeannine Duvall Griffith;
Jeannine Ruth Luke
The proceeding began at 8:16 with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.
Duvall was not present and was not represented by legal counsel.
The Board was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.
Chambers confirmed Board members received the update that was uploaded.
Based upon the information presented at this meeting, Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary
circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez 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.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
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Board members discussed whether 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).
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting
and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding of public
health, safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action and issue the attached Order summarily suspending
the license of Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 pending further hearing. The hearing shall be promptly instituted and
determined.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ It was therefore ordered that the license of Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 be suspended effective with the service
of the written Order, and that Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 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.H. 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.H.3. Tammy June Turney RN076812; AP1248 (Krishna)
AKA: Tammy June Jenkerson
The proceeding began at 8:18am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer,
Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.
Turney was present and was represented by legal counsel Teressa Sanzio, who addressed the Board and requested a
modification to the consent agreement.
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General.
Krishna updated the Board regarding the consent agreement.
Board members discussed use of the PMP. Practice of prescribing testosterone
Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the signed consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
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II.H. 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.H.4. Tyler Ryan Doak RN214800 (Kish)
The proceeding began at 8:25am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer,
Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.
Doak was present.
The Board was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General
Kish advised evaluation records have been received and there is a signed consent.
Board members discussed the severity of the issues.
Based upon the information presented at this meeting, Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary
circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.
Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the signed consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ Campbell advised the Consent Agreement’s effective date will be 9/5/2019.
Hill-Mekoba arrived at 8:29am.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.5. John Michael Casey RN185787 (Richter)
Casey was present and was represented by legal counsel Steve Perlmutter, both of them addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates.
Board members discussed possible unethical behavior.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the
findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in this investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a 36-
month probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.9. Jennifer Diann Lee RN Endorsement (Richter)
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Lee was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates.
Board members discussed the high BAC level. Richter advised that Massachusetts Board of Nursing does not
investigate DUIs, Applicant is living and working in Massachusetts.
Gutierrez moved, Machesky seconded, to allow applicant the opportunity to withdraw application.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 4 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 5 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Motion Failed.
Board members discussed whether Applicant could complete an out-of-state substance abuse evaluation, and stated
that this was possible.
Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to
complete a psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved
licensed psychologist with an expertise in substance abuse, 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 evaluation is not completed, based
upon the information in the investigative report, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 5 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
NO 4 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.G.1. Monica Ayuen LP051225 (Pilder)
Ayuen was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
Pilder did not have any updates.
Board members discussed use of gloves, testing that was completed, language barriers, testing, medication
calculation.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was 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 a Notice of Charges.
Board member – Preston expressed concern with the issue happening again. Board members stated that there have
not been any problems with current employer.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.3. Alfred William Ripley, Jr. LP018340 (Olson)
Ripley, Jr. was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
Olson did not have any updates
Board members discussed the case going through multiple courts and the case was dismissed.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a
Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the Investigative Report.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.Q.1. Charlene Ann Gundry RN080667; AP2866 (Pultz)
Gundry was not present and was represented by legal counsel Charles Hover, who addressed the Board.
Pultz did not have any updates.
Hill-Mekoba moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the
investigative report, issue a letter of concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.3. Hani Mustafa Saleh RN133100 (Chambers)
Saleh was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting
and contained in the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36-month probation, and to
include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Complaint and Notice of Hearing.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
V.B. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders
V.B.1. Taylor Wesley January RN193542 (Harrington)
January was present and was represented by legal counsel Ashley Adams, who addressed the Board.
Harrington updated the Board with a clarification in the investigative report regarding the Respondent denying the
offer for a Voluntary Surrender and explained that the Respondent declined for reasons of considering other Consent
Agreement offers.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 12 months stayed
revocation suspension, to include a comprehensive psychological evaluation by a Board approved licensed
psychologist with expertise in substance use, and confirmation by the evaluator that Respondent is safe to return to
practice. If the evaluation is not completed and confirmation not received within twelve (12) months from the effective
date of this Consent Agreement and Order, Respondent’s license shall be automatically revoked, followed by a
minimum 36-month stayed revocation probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days,
issue a Complaint Notice of Hearing.
Board members discussed verbiage of motion. Harrington confirmed that Respondent would have to complete the
evaluation and then the confirmation by the evaluator that Respondent is safe to return to practice must be received
within 12 months.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.6. Kristella Antoinette Brandenburg LP047481 Reissuance (Olson)
AKA: Kristella Najera; Kristella Rodriguez
Brandenburg was present and was represented by legal counsel Kathy Lambert, who addressed the Board.
Olson clarified that dates in fact 1 should say 2009
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations
identified in the investigative report, evidence submitted by Applicant, and information presented at this Board
meeting, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24 month stayed
revocation probation, grant reissuance of licensure, immediately revoke the license, and stay the revocation. The
license will be initially limited for participation in an LPN Board-approved refresher or equivalent course only. Upon
successful completion of this course, the limitation shall be lifted, and the probation continued under applicable terms
contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the refresher or equivalent course is not completed, or other
violations of probation occur the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked. If not signed within 30 days, deny
reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the basis for the previous surrender
has been removed and that the issuance/reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public health or safety
without the proposed additional monitoring and remediation.
Berrigan spoke against motion because of the pattern.
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VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.7. Rosita Irene Booher RN174078 (Chambers)
Booher was present and was represented by legal counsel David Klink, who addressed the Board.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Board members discussed with Respondent her actions immediately after the incident.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a
Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
Preston spoke against motion.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 2 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
V.D. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders
V.D.1. Amber Elise McDaniel RN216860/LP054856 (Kutnerian)
McDaniel was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel Michael Linton, who was present and
addressed the Board. Linton requested the Board lift the stay so that the Respondent can practice in Texas.
Kutnerian advised an update was uploaded.
Board member- Preston discussed with Respondent why she chose to drink.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative
report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36 month Stayed Revocation Probation, and to include the attached
stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to amend motion to include RN and LPN licenses.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.3. Lauren Patricia Benecke RN Exam (Richter)
Benecke was present and was represented by legal counsel Anne McClellan, both addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates. Respondent voluntary submitted to a psych evaluation to assess possible substance
abuse issues. The evaluator determined there was not a substance abuse issue.
Board members discussed the incident and current drinking patterns, and the evaluator recommendation for mental
health treatment.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table case to allow staff and counsel to speak
about the Board’s Alternative to Discipline program.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.1. Fernando Hernandez Aguirre LNA Exam; CNA 222428 (Olson)
Hernandez Aguirre was present and addressed the Board.
Olson did not have any updates.
Board members discussed Respondents cooperation with the investigation, current enrollment in nursing school,
dealing with the stress of nursing school, single parenting.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba 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 minimum 18-month Probation, to include the attached stipulations, grant licensure. If not signed
within 30 days, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.6. Amanda Marie Cianciolo RN Exam; LPN049919 (Richter)
AKA: Amanda Marie Robertson
Cianciolo was present and addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates
Board members discussed how Respondent quit drinking.
Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting
and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant RN license and issue a
Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.8. Chloe Gwen Hunter RN Exam (Richter)
Hunter was present and addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates
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Gutierrez moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting
and contained in the Investigative Report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant licensure, and issue a
Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
Board members took a break from 9:59am-10:24am
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.C.3. Donna Hankins LP046830 (Kish)
AKA: Donna Early
Hankins was present and briefly addressed the Board.
Kish informed the Board that Respondent is in good standing with both current employers.
Board members discussed number of Board appearances and ethics.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was 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 a Notice of Charges.
Gutierrez returned from break at 10:27am
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.4. Brian Lee Rugroden RN Exam (Olson)
Rugroden was present and addressed the Board.
Olson did not have any updates
Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, grant licensure upon meeting all requirements,
and issue a Letter of Concern based on the information in the Investigative Report as proposed by Board Staff and as
contained in the Investigative Report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.E.4. Dawn Elizabeth Rodriguez RN156713 (Morton)
Rodriguez was present.
Morton did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month stayed
revocation probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.E.1. Irene Marie Lopez LNA999998059; UCNA999998059 (Morton)
AKA: Irene Marie Fern
Lopez was not present.
Morton did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative
report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Civil Penalty for $250.00 If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of
Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.E.2. Yasmeen Pitts LNA Exam (Morton)
Pitts was not present.
Morton did not have any updates.
Andersen moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting
and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter
of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.E.3. Laura Reyes UCNA999993696 (Morton)
Reyes was not present.
Morton provided a verbal update to the Board that Respondent submitted a written statement to the Board, which was
received this morning, the statement is consistent with Ms. Reyes verbal statement contained in the Investigative
Report. Respondent wanted the Board to know that she has been a CNA for nearly 20 years and is requesting the
Board to allow her (Respondent) to continue to help the aged and infirm community of Arizona.
Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative
report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.4. David Wesley Hunter RN Endorsement (Chambers)
Hunter was present and addressed the Board.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Board members discussed documentation, practicing within scope of practice. Current employment, education at
Excelsior, and education since obtaining degree.
Hill-Mekoba moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding of reasonable cause,
based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in
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the investigative report, at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a skills evaluation to be completed by a
Board approved nursing skills and competency evaluator, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by
the evaluator, to be enrolled within 45 days and completed within 60 days and then return to the Board. If the
evaluation is not timely completed, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and
statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure, and issue Notice of Charges on Applicant’s
privilege to practice in Arizona, and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with
the Interim Order.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.3. Tess Christine Jagusch RN-Exam (Bushong)
Jagusch was present and addressed the Board.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license, and issue
a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.K.1. Stacey Lynn Goodwill LP045345 (Bonner)
AKA: Stacey Lynn Sandoval
Quinn recused
Goodwill was present and addressed the Board.
Bonner did not have any updates.
Board members discussed Letter of Concern options.
Berrigan moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: in January 2017,
while employed as an LPN at a surgery center for Alliance Healthcare in Mesa, Arizona, failing to document vital
signs prior to discharging a patient.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
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VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.L.4. Donna Flowers LNA Renewal; UCNA874682803 (Millben)
Flowers was present and addressed the Board.
Millben advised Board members that the Applicant arrived for the meeting today and provided a copy of investigation
questionnaire in which she disclosed her arrest in 2016 and felony conviction, but she did not provide copies of the
Court/police records. Applicant provided work history, a Certificate of Completion for IOP treatment for SUD, DUI
education certificate and PTSD Therapy; she disclosed that in 2015 she received an Order of Reprimand from the
Wyoming Board of Nursing as well as evidence that she completed all the Board ordered requirements. Applicant
also provided evidence that she completed bible study regarding alcohol and drugs. Applicant stated that she has
completed a psychological evaluation, and has evidence, however did not bring the report today.
Board members discussed options for proceeding versus waiting until the next meeting and that license denials do not
go into effect for 45 days.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, offer a consent
agreement for voluntary surrender on the undeclared CNA. If not signed within 30 days, issue a notice of charges on
the UCNA. Upon signing the consent agreement, allow the applicant to withdraw the LNA application.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.8. Stephen Charles Black RN Exam; CNA1000053686 (Cruz)
Black was present and addressed the Board.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting
and contained in the investigative report, to accept the recommendation of Board staff.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.6. Valeria Ann Pacheco RN186752 (Cruz)
Pacheco was present and addressed the Board.
Cruz did not have any updates.
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Board members discussed: sobriety date, good employer reviews, number of incidents accountability.
Machesky moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: an arrest on
9/14/2017 in Phoenix AZ for a DUI that resulted in a misdemeanor conviction.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.9. Gideon Ngigi Wambui LPN Endorsement; Temp LPN218657 (Cruz)
Wambui was present and addressed the Board.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Board members discussed alcohol use, disclosure of arrest history.
Machesky moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all
licensure/certification requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not
signed within 30 days, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students
The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Chamberlain University, Gateway Community College,
Brookline College, Glendale Community College, and Eastern Arizona College regarding Board functions, policies
and procedures, HIPAA Compliance, Letters of Concern, ATD, importance to report to the Board a change of address
within 30 days, importance to report to the Board a criminal charge within 10 days.
Board members recessed for lunch at 12:02pm-1:01pm
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.K.2. Betty Jean Whalen RN093206 (Bonner)
AKA: Betty Jean Hillman
Whalen was not present.
Bonner advised Respondent submitted a hair strand sample for a hair test but there was not enough hair for the test.
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Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, 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 substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist, 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 information 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 Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 2 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.Q.2. Melanie Renee Kennedy RN119003 (Pultz)
Kennedy was telephonically present.
Pultz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report,
issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.1. Karol Lynne Friend RN081566; LP026604 (Richter)
Karol Lynne Jones
Friend was telephonically present and addressed the Board.
Richter did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for respondent on or
about 4/30/18 in Gilbert, AZ for DUI.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.2. Erikah Tiffany Olmstead RN133655 (Richter)
AKA: Erikah Tiffany Steinbrink; Erikah Tiffany Woods
Olmstead was not present.
Richter did not have any updates.
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Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 12 - month probation,
and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Machesky moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.B.3.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.3. Lauren Patricia Benecke RN Exam (Richter)
Benecke was present and was represented by legal counsel Anne McClellan, both addressed the Board.
Richter confirmed Board members received the recently uploaded document.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting
and contained in the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.4. Kip Joseph Bowser RN Endorsement (Richter)
AKA: Kip Baxter
Bowser was telephonically present.
Richter did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow applicant
the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation to be
completed 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 timely
completed, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations
identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.7. Michelle Lee Harrill RN111227 (Richter)
AKA: Michelle Lee Croissant
Harrill was not present.
Richter updated Board members that the Respondent has an evaluation listed.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, making a finding of reasonable cause, based upon 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 comprehensive 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
completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the
information 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 Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.11. Gail Marie Nelson CNA1000048914; UCNA100048914 (Richter)
Nelson was not present.
Richterdid not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges against Respondent’s UCNA1000048914.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.C.1. Diane Elizabeth Black RN120613 (Kish)
Black was not present.
Kish updated the Board members that she received recent employment documents for Respondent.
Quinn moved, Andersen 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 Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.C.2. Robyn Gerkin Danitz RN043235 (Kish)
Gerkin Danitz was not present.
Kish did not have any updates.
Hill-Mekoba moved, Gillette 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 a Notice
of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.1. Jennifer Marie Link RN178894 (Chambers)
Link was telephonically present.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
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VI.F.2. Josiah Nwaokwa RN204137; AP9692 (Chambers)
Nwaokwa was not present.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Machesky moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as
contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.5. Gretchen Jane Shook RN186451 (Chambers)
Shook was not present.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gillette 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.F.6. James Arthur Thomas RN193489 (Chambers)
Thomas was not present.
Chambers did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.G.2. Gwendolyn Hendrix LP050752 (Pilder)
Hendrix was not present.
Pilder did not have any updates.
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Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative
report, offer a Consent Agreement for minimum 12-month probation If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of
Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.G.3. Raquel Padilla CNA1000015806 (Pilder)
Padilla was not present.
Pilder did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the Investigative
Report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Substantiated Complaint on the Registry CNA for Investigative Fact #2
regarding neglect/abuse. If not signed, issue a Notice of Charges on the Registry CNA.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.G.4. Ciara Macias-Lozano RN211617 (Pilder)
Macias-Lozano was not present.
Pilder updated the Board that he spoke with the current employer and that they stated Respondent does not have any
current issues of concern.
Andersen moved, Gillette 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.P.1. Rosa Velia Hernandez-Heeley RN054417; AP6905 (Owen-Williams)
Hernandez-Heeley was not present.
Owen-Williams did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed
within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.H.1. Jeremy Heath Allen RN191766 (Elson)
Allen was not present.
Elson did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.H.2. Janet Marie Cardarelli RN088637 (Elson)
Cardarelli was not present.
Elson did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.H.3. Charles K. Nielson RN Endorsement (Elson)
Nielson was not present.
Elson did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a consent
agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.H.4. Zacharias Phelps-Roper RN Endorsement (Elson)
Phelps-Roper was not present.
Elson did not have any updates.
Board members discussed status of Applicant’s licenses in other states.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: On January 29,
2016, before the Kansas Board of Nursing in case number 15-1679-8, Applicant’s Kansas registered nursing license
was suspended and on October 19, 2016, before the Utah Board of Nursing in Case number 2016-674 Applicant
entered into a consent agreement for probation.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.H.5. Felisa Jeanette Thomas LPN Endorsement (Elson)
Thomas was not present.
Elson did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting and
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 Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
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VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.1. Andrew Robert Cochrane LNA Exam; UCNA1000020505 (Bushong)
Cochrane was not present.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting
and contained in the Investigative Report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter
of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.2. Skylar Jean Beedle LNA Exam; (R) CNA1000057002 (Bushong)
Beedle was not present.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations 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 Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.4. Kellie Nicole Ruhl RN Endorsement (Bushong)
Ruhl was not present.
Bushong provided an update of statement from Applicant’s employer regarding testing completed. Respondent has
not contacted Recovery Trek.
Hill-Mekoba moved, Berrigan seconded, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of
fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.
Motion Failed.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
NO 6 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding 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 10 panel hair/nail test, to be completed within 10 days of receiving the order, and
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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 completed within
45 days and then return to the Board. If either the hair/nail test or the psychological evaluation is not timely completed,
based upon the information identified in the investigative report, deny licensure and include the factual allegations
and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.5. Kalee Renee Weaver RN Endorsement (Bushong)
Weaver was not present.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.6. Cheryl Lavonne Drouillard RN167777 (Bushong)
Drouillard was not present.
Bushong advised Respondent will be present tomorrow (9/17/19).
Berrigan moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table this item until 9/17/19.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.8. Michalynn Renee Shelburne LP032440 (Bushong)
AKA: Michalynn Gildersleeve; Michalynn Jorgensen
Shelburne was not present.
Bushong distributed an update for Board members to review.
Board members discussed Respondent’s compliance.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, to accept the recommendation of Board staff.
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VII.A.2. Update from the Arizona Nurses Association & Potential Legislation 2021 – R. Schafer & K.
Busby.
Robin Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Arizona Nurses Association provided information to the Board members.
VII.A.11. Updates & Legal Advice on 2019 Legislation, including SB1062 (licensee addresses) and other
Bills – Ridenour/Campbell/Krishna
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, to move into Executive Session to obtain legal advice per ARS 38-431(3)(A)(3)
at 2:15pm – 2:25pm.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, it was unanimously carried, to designate that AZNA is a Board “designated
association” so that they can obtain mailing lists.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.L.1. Benetta Sims LP035255 (Millben)
Sims was not present.
Millben did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the Investigative Report, issue a Notice of Charges.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.L.2. Shannon A. Yazzie LP040574 (Millben)
Yazzie was not present.
Millben advised Board members that Respondent will be in attendance on 9/17/19.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to table this case.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.L.3. Sarah Marie-Francoise Apostolakis RN Exam (Millben)
Apostolakis was not present.
Millben did not have any updates.
Boyer moved, Machesky seconded, and it was carried, based on the information presented at this meeting and
contained in the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.M.3. Christopher Allen Hill RN164502 (Rapkoch)
Hill was not present.
Rapkoch did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.N.1. Mbiombio Daniel LNA1000046459 (Wittenberg)
Daniel was not present.
Wittenberg did not have any updates.
Wittenberg updated Board members that Respondent is no longer communicating with Board Staff.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report
and information presented at the Board meeting, dismiss the complaint.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.N.2. Cresfield Winslow Moody AP2197; RN091127 Reissuance (Wittenberg)
Moody was telephonically present and addressed the Board.
Wittenberg did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow the Applicant to withdraw the
application.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.N.3. Ilan Yosef Nava RN Endorsement (Wittenberg)
Nava was not present. Board staff attempted to reach Applicant telephonically and received no answer.
Wittenberg updated the Board that Applicant would like to withdraw application.
Board members discussed whether Applicant is licensed in other states.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow Applicant to withdraw the application.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.N.4. Loraine Hesebeck Rutherford RN021281 (Wittenberg)
Rutherford was telephonically present.
Wittenberg did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report
and information presented at the Board meeting, dismiss the complaint.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.N.5. Melissa Ann Foy RN151884 (Wittenberg)
Foy was not present.
Wittenberg updated the Board that he had received a signed release for Respondent’s medical records.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding of reasonable cause, based
upon 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 comprehensive 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
completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the
information in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged
violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.
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VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.1. Benard Ngaruiya Wataku UCNA 1000039233; CNA1000039233 (Cruz)
Wataku was not present.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative
report, issue a Notice of Charges on UCNA1000039233.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.2. Christina Rae Ashby RN Endorsement (Cruz)
Ashby was not present.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.3. Alena Marie Johnson RN188467 (Cruz)
Johnson was not present. Board staff attempted to reach applicant telephonically and received no answer.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, 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 substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist, 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 information in the investigative report, issue a Notice
of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.4. Matthew William McGrath LNA Exam (Cruz)
McGrath was telephonically present.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant the
opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation and substance abuse evaluation to be completed 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 timely completed, based upon the
information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative
report, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.5. Stacey Nicole Stewart RN Endorsement (Cruz)
Stewart was telephonically present and addressed the Board.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Board members discussed action taken against Applicant in other states.
Boyer left the meeting 2:54pm
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant
the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation to include substance abuse evaluation to be completed 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 timely completed, based
upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the
investigative report, deny licensure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Berrigan left the meeting 2:56pm
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.O.7. Amanda Jolyn Perez RN203445 (Cruz)
Perez was not present.
Cruz did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed
within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to reopen VI.B.2.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.2. Erikah Tiffany Olmstead RN133655 (Richter)
AKA: Erikah Tiffany Steinbrink; Erikah Tiffany Woods
Richter requested Board members update the conclusions of law to include an additional potential violation: ARS
§ 32-1601(26)(e): “Being mentally incompetent or physically unsafe to a degree that is or might be harmful or
dangerous to the health of a patient or the public.”
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to update the conclusions of law.
Break at 2:59pm-3:27pm All members returned at this time.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.R.1. Deanna Lynne Suppo LNA Exam (Barajas)
Suppo was not present.
Barajas did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, 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 with expertise in substance abuse, 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 licensure.
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VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.T.1. Sarah Mbong LP044917 (Caruso)
Mbong was not present.
Caruso did not have any updates.
Berrigan moved, Andersen 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 a Notice of Charges.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.U.1. David Garcia CNA1000038120; UCNA1000038120 (Dahn)
Garcia was not present.
Dahn did not have any updates.
Board members discussed Respondent’s lack of response to Board communications.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for failure to furnish
a complete explanation of the matter and return the Board issued questionnaire within 30 days as required, in or
around January, 2019.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.U.2. Shaista H. Hamed UCNA1000009245 (Dahn)
Hamed was not present.
Dahn did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the
investigative report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Notice of Charges.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.U.3. Florence Ogie UCNA1000024242 (Dahn)
Ogie was not present.
Dahn did not have any updates.
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Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative
report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Notice of Charges.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.5. Karen Wood Kellenberger RN Endorsement (Olson)
Kellenberger was not present.
Olson did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information contained in the
Investigative Report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff
and as contained in the Investigative Report and, upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant RN licensure.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.7. David Dewaud Maxsam RN Endorsement (Olson)
AKA: David Dewaud Maxam
Maxsam was telephonically present and addressed the Board.
Olson did not have any updates.
Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was carried, grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a
Letter of Concern based on the information in the Investigative Report as proposed by Board Staff and as contained
in the Investigative Report.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.M.4. Amanda Kay Stewart RN199506 (Rapkoch)
Stewart was telephonically present and addressed the Board.
Rapkoch did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report,
issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
V.C. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders
V.C.1. Benjamin Tyler Brower RN166566 (Sutter)
Brower was not present.
Sutter did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36-month stayed
revocation probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Complaint Notice of
Hearing.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
V.C. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders
V.C.2. Elizabeth Christine Taylor RN154918 (Sutter)
Taylor was telephonically present.
Sutter did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this
meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer Respondent a second amendment to allow Respondent to
complete a refresher course to be completed within twelve months of the effective date. If the refresher course is not
completed within twelve months, lift the stay of revocation and revoke Respondent’s nursing license number
RN154918 for a minimum period of 5 years.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Board members discussed continued drug testing and AA meetings.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to amend motion, as part of the amendment to
allow Respondent to go to the step down drug testing now. If not signed within 30 days lift the stay and revoke the
license.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students
The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Gateway Community College regarding Board functions,
policies and procedures. Discussion included: impact of driving under the influence, social media, the importance to
report to the Board a change of address within 30 days; telephonic calls and Complaints, and responding to Board
mail.
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Board members recessed for the day at 4:08pm
Arizona State Board of Nursing Doug Ducey Joey Ridenour Governor Executive Director
Board Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:00am Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in
Board Room A, at the Board of Nursing office, 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn,
CRNA, President, presiding. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randy C. Quinn, CRNA, President
Dr. Carmen Hill-Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, Vice-President
Cecelia Andersen BSN, RN, Secretary
Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Member
LaJuana Gillette, Member
Lori Gutierrez, MSN, RN-C, Member
Jana Machesky, LPN, Member
Dr. Melinda Preston, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Member
Dr. Lisa Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, Member
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Elizabeth Boyer, RN, Member
LEGAL COUNSEL:
Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General
Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General
STAFF DIRECTORS:
Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director
Janeen Dahn, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Associate Director of Operations, Hearing and Compliance
Cindy Mand, MSN, RN, Associate Director of Complaints and Investigations
Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director of IT and Finance
Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, Associate Director/Education & Evidenced Based Regulation
STAFF:
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Irene Barajas, Senior Investigator
Shawna Bonner, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Susan Bushong, B.A., Senior Investigator
John Capone, Senior Investigator
Diane Caruso, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN, Advanced Practice Nurse
Consultant
Stephanie Chambers, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Stephanie Cruz, Senior Investigator
David Elson, Senior Investigator
Cindy George, BSN, RN, Education Program Administrator Kathleen
Harrington, MSN-INF, RN, Program Administrator
Heather Healy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, PMP, Education
Program Administrator
Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant
Dolores Hurtado, Senior Investigator
Ruth Kish, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Lyn Ledbetter, Administrative Assistant II
Emma Mamaluy, JD, Chief Counsel
Pam Millben, Senior Investigator
Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator
Naira Kutnerian, Legal Secretary II, Investigator
Kirk Olson, Program Manager
Eileen Owen-Williams, DNP, PhD, APRN, CNM, FNP,
AFN-BC, FAANP, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant
Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Loral Anne Pultz, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Kevin Rapkoch, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant
Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator
Brent Sutter, Senior Investigator
Pete Wittenberg, Senior Investigator
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
The following Board members were present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky, and Preston.
Quinn presided.
Quinn welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated the mission
of the Board.
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.4. Lorraine Claire Schenkel RN122042; AP2214 (Campbell)
The proceeding began at 8:02am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston
All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the
Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.
Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law order revoking the RN and AP Certificate in this case with the typographical
corrections that are stated in the states position.
Hill-Mekoba arrived at 8:05am
Schenkel was present and addressed the Board. Schenkel’s counsel Chris Kimminau, was also present.
Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings
contained in Paragraphs 1 through 43 and to change the Findings of Fact as outlined in the states memorandum and
as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.
Preston moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in
Paragraphs 1 through 9 as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.
Schenkel was given the opportunity to respond to the recommended discipline.
Preston moved, Gillete seconded, and it was carried, based on the foregoing, it is ordered that, on the effective date
of the final order of the matter, Registered Nurse License No. RN122042 and Advanced Practice
Certificate No. AP2214 previously issued to Lorraine Claire Schenkel shall be revoked.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements
II.G.4. William Tighe O’Meara RN183045 (Campbell)
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.
O’Meara was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey.
Preston moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to, accept the signed consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Board member Smith arrived 8:18am
II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements
II.G.5. Susan Jane Sheedy RN191461; AP7894 (Campbell)
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.
Sheedy was not present and was represented by legal counsel David Rubin who was present.
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried to, accept the signed consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.1. Jan Marie Vinson RN184039 (Krishna)
The proceeding began at 8:19 with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith
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All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the
Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General,
provided independent counsel for the Board.
Krishna addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s proposed findings of
fact and conclusions of law with modifications to Finding of Fact 8 and the proposed outlined Conclusions of law.
Vinson was not present.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained
in Paragraphs 1 through 19 with modifications set fourth by the state, as requested by the State for the reasons as
stated in the State’s motion.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in
Paragraphs 1 through 4 with modifications as requested by the State for the reasons as stated in the State’s motion.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, accept the Administrative Law Judge
recommended order in this case, to include a substance use evaluation, drug testing, AA/NA, performance evaluations
along with other standard terms and conditions in the Board’s order attached.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.2. Barbara Lee Thomas RN Applicant (Campbell)
The proceeding began at 8:23am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith
All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the
Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board to dismiss Thomas’ appeal of denial. Thomas was not present.
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Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained
in Paragraphs 1 through 2 as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in
Paragraphs 1 through 2 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Administrative Law Judge’s
recommended order that the Complainant’s appeal is dismissed.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.3. Brenton John Mannlein RN Applicant (Campbell)
The proceeding began at 8:26am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith
All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the
Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.
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The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended
findings of fact and conclusions of law and to and to proceed to affirm denial in this case.
Mannlein was not present.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings
contained in Paragraphs 1 through 7 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations
in Paragraphs 1 through 5 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, adopt the recommended order by the
Administrative Law Judge in view of the foregoing, and in light of Applicant Brenton John Mannlein’s failure to
prosecute his appeal, IT IS ORDERED the appeal in Case No. 19A-1711079-NUR be dismissed and that the Board
affirm its denial of Applicant’s application for licensure as an RN.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.5. Academic Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program 9208 (Campbell)
The proceeding began at 8:29am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith
All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the
Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and to and to proceed to revocation in this case.
Representatives, from Academic Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program were not present.
Preston moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained
in Paragraphs 1 through 10 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations
in Paragraphs 1 through 7 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, accept the recommended order that Based on the foregoing, the Administrative
Law Judge recommends that the Board revoke Program Approval Number 9208 previously issued to Academic
Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to re-open II.A.1.
II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations
II.A.1. Jan Marie Vinson RN184039 (Krishna)
Vinson was present and addressed the Board.
Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reaffirm the previous decision to accept the
Administrative Law Judge recommendation for probation.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements
II.G.1. Veronica Elstro RN14687; AP7856 (Mamaluy)
AKA: Veronica Leticia Navaruo
Elstro was present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
Mamaluy explained that Respondent had completed continuing education, and asked the Board to accept the signed
consent agreement.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the proposed signed consent agreement.
For Decree of Censure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements
II.G.2. Gina Marie Mendoza LP053556 (Mamaluy)
AKA: Gina Marie Clemens
Mendoza was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.
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Mamaluy did not have any updates, and asked the Board to accept the signed consent agreement.
Gutierrez moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the proposed signed consent
agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.B. Consent Agenda - Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Complaint
and Notice of Hearing & Recommended Discipline
AGENDA # Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board Resolution Legal Staff
II.B.1. Nicanor Admana RN133977 DOC (Campbell)
II.B.2. Elizabeth Capitini UCNA999995516;
CNA999995516 Revoke (Campbell)
The above listed were not present and were not represented by legal counsel.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to grant the State’s Motion to Deem Allegations
Admitted.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Factual Allegations and Alleged
Violations from the Complaint and Notice of Hearing as Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the State’s recommended discipline as
set forth in the State’s motion.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and
Recommended Discipline
AGENDA # Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board Resolution Legal Staff
II.C.1. Sandra L. Amos RN154818 Revoke (Campbell)
II.C.2.
Ada Beatriz Balcarcel
AKA: Ada Beatriz Blea Escobar;
Ada Beatriz Balcarcel Escobar
UCNA1000017890;
CNA1000017890 Revoke (Campbell)
II.C.3. Kelly Sharp Carey LP049689 Revoke (Campbell)
II.C.5. Sara Beth Lincoln RN175363 Revoke (Campbell)
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II.C.6. Cheyenne Maraggos-Gbur
AKA: Cheyenne Maraggos RN190562 Revoke (Campbell)
II.C.9. Amy Catherine-Orr Slepica
AKA: Amy Orr; Amy Cady RN213196 Revoke (Campbell)
Elizabeth 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.
Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to grant the State’s Motions to Deem Allegations
Admitted on II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Factual Allegations and the Alleged
Violations from the Notices of Charges Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the State’s recommended discipline as
set forth in the Motion to Deem on II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of
Charges and Recommended Discipline
II.C.7. Nicole Taylor Phillips LNA1000034646 (Krishna)
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General,
provided independent counsel for the Board.
Krishna advised that the case was a felony bar and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline.
Nicole Taylor Phillips was present and requested to surrender her license. Respondent said she was uder the
impression her previous counsel was handling this matter.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motions to Deem Allegations
Admitted.
Preston moved, Gillette 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.
Krishna advised that the Notice of Charges was sent to Respondent’s home address on 5/29/19.
Board members discussed that the notice possibly should have been sent to the attorney on record at the time.
Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried to table the case to allow time for staff to prepare a
voluntary surrender.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and
Recommended Discipline
II.C.4. Vanessa Rose Esposito CNA224910 (Campbell)
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Esposito was not present. Board staff attempted to reach Respondent by phone but there was no answer.
Elizabeth Campbell, addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s Motion to Deem.
Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motion to Deem Allegations
Admitted.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Factual Allegations as Findings of
Fact and Alleged Violations as Conclusions of Law.
Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the State’s recommended discipline as
set forth in the Motion to Deem.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of
Charges and Recommended Discipline
II.C.8. Barbara Ann Silvers RN176170 (Campbell)
AKA: Barbara Peters;
Barbara Lesinski
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Silvers was telephonically present and addressed the Board. Stated she did not receive the notice of charges.
Elizabeth Campbell, addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline.
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny the motion to deem allegations
admitted.
D. Rehearing Requests or Review of Board Decision
II.D.1. Alexis Chevon Jasso LP040383 (Krishna)
The proceeding began at 9:17am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,
Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General,
provided independent counsel for the Board.
Jasso was not present.
Krishna addressed the Board and recommended the Board deny the request for rehearing/reconsideration.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny the request for rehearing or review.
II.E. Request to Rescind Prior Board Decision to Consider Alternative Action
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II.E.1. Anjelita Cuevas-Sandoval LNA Applicant (Campbell)
The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Cuevas-Sandoval was not present.
Campbell addressed the Board and stated the State supports the request to allow Applicant to withdraw her
application.
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow Applicant to withdraw her
application.
II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements
II.G.3. Lyndsey Marie Dishmon RN129378 (Krishna)
AKA: Lyndsy Marie Shultz
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Dishmon was present.
Krishna addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the proposed signed Consent Agreement to resolve this
matter.
Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the signed consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.A.2. Jayden Nedeau RN175304; AP4645 (Olson)
Nedeau was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, who addressed the Board.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative
report, to issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff and as contained in the Investigative Report.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.10. Jaclyn Dawn Lefebvre RN211406 (Richter)
Lefebvre was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, both of whom addressed the Board.
Richter confirmed that Board members had received an update which included a response from Respondent’s legal
counsel.
Board members discussed a consent agreement, monitoring, or a Letter of Concern.
Preston – Directed Board staff to correct Fact # 3 typo with the date June 2018.
Machesky moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: your February
10, 2018 arrest by Fort McDowell Police Department for DUI with a BAC of .166%, which resulted in your conviction
on March 27, 2019 in North Mesa Justice Court for DUI, a class 1 misdemeanor; and for your arrest on June 2, 2018
by AZ Department of Public Safety, for DUI with a BAC of .152%, which resulted in your conviction on March 27,
2019 in North Mesa Justice Court for DUI, a class 1 misdemeanor
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.I.6.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.6. Cheryl Lavonne Drouillard RN167777 (Bushong)
Drouillard was present.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable cause based
on the information in the investigative report, 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 abuse evaluation, to be completed by a
Board approved licensed psychologist, 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 information
in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for
failure to comply with the Interim Order.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.I.7. Tyler Angelita Miller RN205855 (Bushong)
Miller was present and addressed the Board.
Bushong did not have any updates.
Board members discussed Respondent's conduct, and her opportunity to return items removed from the facility.
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was 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 a Notice of Charges.
Gutierrez and Machesky spoke against the motion.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 5 ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
NO 4 ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.L.2.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.L.2. Shannon A. Yazzie LP040574 (Millben)
Yazzie was present.
Millben updated the Board that Respondent has enrolled in programs and required device was installed on her vehicle.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: your March 23,
2018 arrest for DUI with a BAC of .199% in Phoenix, AZ and subsequent conviction on July 20, 2018, of Extreme
DUI with an alcohol concentration of .15 or more, in the Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix, AZ.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.M.1. Patricia Ann Codd RN148555 (Rapkoch)
Codd was present.
Rapkoch did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative
report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
Break 9:50am-10:17
VII.A.10. Update on Settlement Proposal for CV2017-000721; Foos v State of Arizona – Assistant
Attorney General Deborah Garner, and Board Chief Counsel Mamaluy. (Discussion &
Decision)
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, it was unanimously carried, to move into executive session on this matter to obtain
legal advice, review confidential materials, and/or consider its position in pending or contemplated litigation or in
settlement decisions related to pending litigation, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2),(3), and (4).
Returned from executive session at 10:25am
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to rescind the prior Order of Denial and accept the
signed consent agreement for Order of Denial.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen II.B.1.
II.B. Consent Agenda - Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Complaint
and Notice of Hearing & Recommended Discipline
AGENDA # Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board Resolution Legal Staff
II.B.1. Nicanor Admana RN133977 DOC (Campbell)
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The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney
General, provided independent counsel for the Board.
Quinn advised Respondent of the Board’s prior motion to Deem and issue a Decree of Censure.
Admana was present and addressed the Board. Admana stated the Notice was received.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to reaffirm the Board’s previous motion of Decree
of Censure.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Quinn moved Berrigan seconded, it was unanimously carried, to untable II.C.7. II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and
Recommended Discipline
II.C.7. Nicole Taylor Phillips LNA1000034646 (Krishna)
The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General,
provided independent counsel for the Board.
Krishna advised that there was a signed consent agreement for voluntary surender.
Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, it was unanimously carried, to recind Motion to Deem and accept voluntary
surrender.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
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 (Information)
III.A. 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. 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.
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IV.A. Alleged Lapsed Licenses & Certificates: Possible Administrative
IV.A.1. Board Staff Recommendation: Offer Consent Agreement/Signed for Administrative Penalty
Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Penalty Amount
IV.A.1.a. Josefina Juarez Montoya RN130539 $100.00
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the signed consent agreement for
administrative penalty.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
IV.B.2. CONSENT AGENDA - Felony Bar Cases
IV.B.2. Board Staff Recommendation: Notice of Charges for RN/LPN/CNA
Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Staff
IV.B.2.a. Tonya Sue Parker RN118291 (Elson) Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue the Notice of Charges.
V.A. CONSENT AGENDA Board Staff Recommendation: Terminate Previously Issued Board Orders
after Full Compliance, RN/LP/CNA (Harrington)
(List available in Board office)
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the full compliance list to terminate
Board order/consent agreement as of each respective date, if no evidence of non-compliance with Board order/consent
agreement exists.
V.F. Request to Approve Alternative to Discipline Stipulated Agreements and Consent Agreements
(List available in Board office)
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the ATD stipulated agreements and
Consent agreements.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
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Board member Smith recused
V.G. Consent Agenda: Request to Approve Education Program Applications
Agenda # Program Name Approval Type Staff
1. Arizona College BSN Program Program Change K. Malloch
2. Grand Canyon University BSN
Program Program Change K. Malloch
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant approval of consent agenda items V.G.1
and 2.
Board member Smith returned.
Berrigan moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable II.H.1.
II.H. 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.H.1. Whitney Carlene Haywood AZ Privilege (Pultz)
AKA: Whitney Carlene Akers
Haywood was not present.
Pultz advised there was an upload that contained a signed consent agreement for the ATD and an application for
endorsement.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the ATD consent agreement.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
VII. Board Reports for Discussion, Information, Staff Direction and/or Decision
VII.A. Executive Directors Report – Ridenour
VII.A.1.a. July 25&26, 2019, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve minutes of July 25&26, 2019, regular
Board meeting.
VII.A.5. Update on SB 2569 “Universal Licensure” & Frequently Asked Questions – Dahn/Ridenour
Information was provided to the Board members
VII.A.3. Board Member Educational Session: Fiscal Year 2019 Final Budget Report; Year to Date
Expenditure Report 2020; Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and FY 2021 Program
Summary & Performance Metrics – Ellis/Butler/Dahn/Mand/Malloch/Ridenour
Ellis/ Ridenour/Dahn/Mand provided updates to the Board on the budget and FTEs and performance metrics.
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, it was unanimously carried, to approve the 2021 budget.
VII.A.4. Update on Fee Waivers for past 18 months – Ellis/Butler
ORBS & Licensing Cycle Times – Dahn
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Ellis and Dahn provided information to the Board members.
VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Malloch/ George/ Healy
VII.B.1. Education Department Update Memo
Information was provided to the Board regarding Nurse Assistant Programs approved by the Executive Director.
VII.B.2.a. Nurse Assistant Programs Approved by the Executive Director
Information was provided to the Board regarding the Education Department
VII.B.2.b. Paradise Valley Community College, ADN Program - Administrative Change
Information was provided to the Board regarding the Paradise Valley Community College, ADN Program -
Administrative Change
VII.B.2.c. Aspen University, BSN Program - Administrative Change
Information was provided to the Board regarding the Aspen University, BSN Program - Administrative Change
VII.B.2.d. Certified Medication Assistant Program Update
Information was provided to the Board regarding the Certified Medication Assistant Program
VII.B.2e. Columbus State University, APRN Program - Case Disposition
Information was provided to the Board regarding the Columbus State University, APRN Program - Case
Disposition
VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Malloch/ George/ Healy
VII.B.3. Caregiver's Training Institute, Nursing Assistant Program - Investigative Report
Brent Pichler and MaryLou Michaels, from Caregiver’s Training Institute, were telephonically present.
George did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative
report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff and as contained in the investigative report.
VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Malloch/ George/ Healy
VII.B.5. Use of LPN Scope of Practice Test
Malloch addressed the Board
Board members discussed the use of the LPN Scope of Practice Test.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to remove the ability to take the LPN scope
of practice test to allow RN-NCLEX failure students to sit for the PN-NCLEX.
VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Malloch/ George/ Healy
VII.B.6. Education Annual Report
Malloch addressed the Board regarding the 2018 Annual Report.
VII.E.2. Education – Smith/Malloch
VII.E.2.a. Draft Minutes of Education Committee Meeting
Education Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes of August 2, 2019 were provided to the Board for information.
VII.E.2. Education – Smith /Malloch
VII.E.2.b. Advisory Opinion: Supervision of Unlicensed Nurse Externs by Registered Nurses
George provided information and updates about the Draft Advisory Opinion: Supervision of Unlicensed Nurse
Externs by Registered Nurses.
Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to approve the advisory opinion: Supervision of
Unlicensed Nurse Externs by Registered Nurses
VII.E.2. Education – Smith /Malloch
VII.E.2.c. Education Committee - Addition of Members
Malloch provided information regarding the addition of Kimberly Shea and Shannon Campbell, two new members
to the Education Committee.
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Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve two new members for the AZBN
Education Committee.
VII.A.6. Report NCSBN Annual Business Meeting August 19-23, 2019 – LSmith/Dahn/Ridenour
Smith provided information to the Board members regarding the NCSBN Annual meeting held in August. Information
included/ Next-Gen NCLEX, Compact States, RN/LPN vs APRN Compact.
VII.A.7. Substantive Policy: Guidelines and Criteria for Executive Director or Designee Accepting
Signed Consent Agreement in Lieu of Summary Suspension - Tyler Doak, RN 214800,
Investigative Report & Signed Consent Agreement – Quinn/Ridenour
Ridenour provided information to the Board members regarding Ridenour's acceptance of a signed consent agreement
in lieu of a summary suspension.
VII.A.8. Update on Organizational Chart/Personnel Changes – Dahn/Ellis/Mand/Malloch/Ridenour
Mand informed the Board that Diane Caruso was hired, in the Investigations Department. Dahn informed the Board
that Jamie Monreal and Kandice Coleman were added to the Customer Service Team.
VII.A.9. Update on Proposed Rule Changes – Mamaluy/Ridenour
Mamaluy updated Board members on the Proposed Rule Changes that are pending approval by the Governor's
Office for an Exemption from the Governor's Rulemaking Moratorium. Mamaluy also explained that the new CNS
prescribing rules are still being reviewed in the APRN sub-committee, and will include updated rules for Nurse
Midwives, who are now in a separate APRN category.
VII.A.11. Updates & Legal Advice on 2019 Legislation, including SB1062 (licensee addresses) and other
Bills – Ridenour/Campbell/Krishna
VII.A.12. 2019 Compliance Report on Alternative to Discipline Programs – Harrington/Dahn
Harrington/Dahn provided information to the Board members.
IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students
The Board members and staff dialogued with students from Chamberlain University, ASU, Brookline College,
regarding Board functions, policies and procedures. Discussion included: Ramification of Letters of Concerns, Flow
of Board Meeting, Decree of Censures and disciplinary actions, Board member appointments and volunteer
opportunities, What happens when disagreements occur between Board members on a case, Cases seen most often.
NCLEX, Importance to report to the Board a change of address within 30 days, and Importance to report to the Board
a criminal charge within 10 days.
Recessed for Lunch 11:49am- 12:51pm
VII.E. Committee Reports
VII.E.1. Scope of Practice – Gutierrez/Berrigan/ Machesky /Bontrager
VII.E.1.a. Draft Minutes for August 27, 2019
Scope of Practice Committee meeting draft minutes of August 27, 2019, were provided to the Board for information.
VII.E.1.b.2. Draft Advisory Opinion: Sheath Removal Placement of Mechanical Compression Devices &
Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices
Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: Draft Advisory Opinion: Sheath Removal Placement of
Mechanical Compression Devices & Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices was discussed.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Sheath
Removal Placement of Mechanical Compression Devices & Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices.
VII.E.1.b.3. Draft Advisory Opinion: Orders Accepting Transcribing Reviewing Orders
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Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Orders Accepting
Transcribing Reviewing Orders was discussed.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Orders
Accepting Transcribing Reviewing Orders with recommended changes.
VII.E.1.b.4. Draft Advisory Opinion: Vaginal Speculum Exam and Specimen Collection
Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Vaginal Speculum Exam
and Specimen Collection was discussed.
Gutierrez moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Vaginal
Speculum Exam and Specimen Collection.
VII.E.1.b.5. Draft Advisory Opinion: Delegation of Nursing Tasks by RN/LPN
Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Delegation of Nursing
Tasks by RN/LPN was discussed.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Delegation of
Nursing Tasks by RN/LPN with changes.
VII.E.1.b.6. Draft Advisory Opinion: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for Screening Purposes
Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for
Screening Purposes was discussed.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Flexible
Sigmoidoscopy for Screening Purposes.
VII.E.1.b.8. Draft Advisory Opinion: Analgesia by Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural,
Intrathecal, Interpleural, Perineural)
Draft Advisory Opinion: Analgesia by Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural, Intrathecal, Interpleural,
Perineural) was discussed.
Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Analgesia by
Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural, Intrathecal, Interpleural, Perineural)
Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen VI.B.2.
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
VI.B.2. Erikah Tiffany Olmstead RN133655 (Richter)
AKA: Erikah Tiffany Steinbrink; Erikah Tiffany Woods
Olmstead was not present.
Richter did not have any updates.
Quinn moved, Anderson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, accept the Board staff recommendation for
entry into ATD.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba
V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports
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VI.M.2. Trisha Kay Collinson RN106067 (Rapkoch)
Complainant was present and addressed the Board.
Collinson was present and addressed the Board. Landa Tartaglio, Principal at Kachina Elementary at time of incident,
was present and she addressed the Board also.
Rapkoch did not have any updates.
Board members discussed facts about communication notes.
Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern
as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.
Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried to rescind the motion for a Letter of Concern.
Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, to dismiss the complaint.
VOTE Berrigan
Member
Gutierrez
Member
Preston
Member
Gillette
Member
Andersen
Secretary
Quinn
President
Hill-
Mekoba V.President
Machesky
Member
Smith
Member
Boyer
Member
YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
VII.D. A.A.G. Report – Campbell/ Krishna/ Raine
VII.D.1.a Updates Court Actions – Campbell/Krishna
Campbell provided an update to Board members on court actions.
IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students
The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Gateway Community College regarding Board functions,
policies and procedures. Importance to report to the Board a criminal charge within 10 days, Importance to report to
the Board a change of address within 30 days, most common complaints for APRNs.
VIII. Call to the Public
A public body may make an open call to the public during a public meeting, subject to reasonable time, place
and manner restrictions, to allow individuals to address the public body on any issue within the jurisdiction of
the public body. The Board may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be put on a future
agenda. Members of the public body shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open
call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H).
No members of the public requested to speak
VII.C. President’s Report – Quinn
VII.C.1.a. Update on Board Appointments – Quinn/Ridenour (Oral – Information); Election of Board
Officers: President, Vice President & Secretary – Quinn/All
No updates on Board Appointments.
Board members discussed Board Officers. Hill-Mekoba will continue as Vice-President with the intent to move into
the President position. Andersen will continue as Secretary.
VII.C.1.b. Debriefing on Board Processes and Suggested Changes – All
Microphones and the Board room sound system were discussed in the debriefing.
X. Adjournment
Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting.