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TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING

Regular Meeting

Thursday, July 22, 20108:39 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.William Hobby Building333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225Austin, Texas 78704

Present:Linda RoundsDeborah BellKristin K. BentonRichard Robert GibbsPatti ClappBeverley NutallBlanca Rosa GarciaMarilyn DavisTamara CowenKathy Leader-HornJosefina LujanSheri CrosbyMary Jane Salgado

Staff Present:Katherine A. Thomas, Executive DirectorPatricia Vianes-Cabrera, Executive AssistantAnthony Diggs, Director of EnforcementMark Majek, Director of OperationsJames “Dusty” Johnston, General Counsel Jena Abel, Assistant General CounselJohn Legris, Assistant General CounselKyle Hensley, Assistant General CounselLance Brenton, Assistant General CounselNikki Hopkins, Assistant General CounselMary Beth Thomas, Director of NursingAllison Hassinger, Administrative AssistantJan Hooper, Nursing ConsultantJolene Zych, Nursing ConsultantDenise Benbow, Nursing ConsultantMelinda Hester, Nursing ConsultantPaul Waller, Nursing ConsultantBonnie Cone, Nursing ConsultantRobin Caldwell, Nursing Consultant Virginia Ayars, Nursing ConsultantBruce Holter, Information SpecialistTawnya Smith, Information Technology SpecialistBill Ray, Information Technology Specialist

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AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION

CALL TO ORDER Linda Rounds called the meeting to orderat 8:39 a.m, Thursday, July 22, 2010.

ROLL CALL A quorum was established with all members in attendance.

INTRODUCTIONS Board members and staff introducedthemselves to the audience.

ACCEPTANCE OFAGENDA

The Board reviewed the agenda. Agenda Item 8.1. Agreed Order of WinifredJoyce Baker, LVN #174293 was removedfrom the agenda. The Agenda wasapproved.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the minutes from theApril 22-23, 2010 Board Meeting.

The Board approved the minutes from theApril 22-23, 2010, Board Meeting.

CONSENTAGENDA ITEMS

The Consent agenda was reviewed andapproved with the following amendments:

Agenda item 3.2.4.a. Computer CareerCenter in El Paso, Texas - VocationalNursing Educational Program was pulledfrom the Consent Agenda.

Richard Gibbs recused himself from theconsideration and vote on Agenda Item3.2.3.b., pertaining to Concorde CareerInstitute in Arlington, Texas.

Kristin Benton recused herself from theconsideration and vote on Agenda Item3.2.3.a., pertaining to Austin CommunityCollege in Austin, Texas.

Deborah Bell recused herself from theconsideration and vote on Agenda Item8.1., Agreed Orders of:Penny Michelle Graves, RN #626609Amanda Jo Kozma, LVN #166649Haley Jayne McEntire, RN #711242

Linda Rounds recused herself from theconsideration and vote on Item 8.1. AgreedOrder of:Jonathan Ross Harraid, RN #678146

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Kristin Benton recused herself from theconsideration and vote on Item 8.1.,Agreed Order of:Chandra Danae Newbill, LVN #185283

Blanca Rosa Garcia recused herself fromthe consideration and vote on Item 8.3.Eligibility Agreed Order of:Rebecca Zavala Hinojosa, RN

2.1. FinancialStatement - 3RD

Quarter, FiscalYear 2010

Approved on Consent.

2.2. ContinuingEducation Pre-Renewal AuditReport/ 3RD



3.2.1. StatusReport onInquiries,Proposals, andApproval Status ofNew NursingEducationalPrograms


3.2.2. StatusReport onPrograms withChanged ApprovalStatus


3.2.3. Notificationof ContinuedProgram ApprovalStatus Based on2009 NCLEX-PN®Examination PassRates

3.2.3.a. FullApproval withCommendationVocational Nursing


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EducationalProgramsAlvin CommunityCollege in Alvin,TexasAmarillo College inAmarillo, TexasAnamarcEducationalInstitute in ElPaso, TexasAngelina College inLufkin, Texas -MEEPAngelina College inLufkin, Texas -TraditionalArmy PracticalNurse Course(Phase I) at Ft.Sam Houston,TexasAustin CommunityCollege in Austin,TexasBlinn College inBrenham, TexasBrazosportCommunityCollege in LakeJackson, TexasCareer PointCollege in SanAntonio, TexasCentral TexasCollege in Brady,TexasCisco College inAbilene, TexasCollege of theMainland in TexasCity, TexasEl PasoCommunityCollege at MissionDel Paso in ElPaso, TexasFrank PhillipsCollege in Borger,TexasGrayson CountyCollege in Van

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Alstyne, TexasHill College inHillsboro, TexasHoward College inBig Spring, TexasHoward College inSan Angelo, TexasLamar StateCollege in PortArthur, TexasLaredo CommunityCollege in Laredo,TexasLee College inBaytown,TexasLone Star College -Cy-Fair in Cypress,TexasLone Star College -Kingwood inKingwood, TexasLone Star College -Montgomery inConroe, TexasLone Star College -North Harris inHouston, TexasLone Star College -Tomball inTomball, TexasMcLennanCommunityCollege in Waco,Texas - MEEPNavarro College inCorsicana, TexasNavarro College inMexia, TexasNavarro College inWaxahachie,TexasNorth CentralTexas College inGainesville, TexasNortheast TexasCommunityCollege in MountPleasant, TexasOdessa College inAndrews, TexasParis JuniorCollege in Paris,

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TexasPlatt HealthCareers Training inDallas, TexasSouth PlainsCollege inLevelland, TexasSouth PlainsCollege inPlainview, TexasSouth PlainsCollege at ReeseCenter in Lubbock,TexasSt. Philip’s Collegein New Braunfels,TexasSt. Philip’s Collegein San Antonio,TexasSul RossUniversity inAlpine, TexasTemple College inTaylor, TexasTemple College inTemple, TexasTexarkana Collegein Texarkana,TexasTrinity ValleyCommunityCollege inKaufman, TexasTyler CountyHospital inWoodbine, Texas University ofTexas atBrownsville & TXSouthmost Collegein Brownsville,Texas Valley BaptistMedical Center inHarlingen, TexasVictoria College inVictoria, TexasWeatherfordCollege inWeatherford,Texas

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Western TexasCollege in Snyder,TexasWharton CountyJunior College inWharton, Texas

3.2.3.b. FullApprovalVocational NursingEducationalProgramsAmerican MedicalInstitute inHouston, TexasBaptist HealthSystem in SanAntonio, TexasBlinn College inBryan, TexasCentral TexasCollege in Killeen,Texas Childress RegionalMedical Center inChildress, TexasClarendon Collegein Pampa, TexasCoastal BendCollege in Beeville,TexasConcorde CareerInstitute inArlington, Texas Dallas NursingInstitute in Dallas,TexasEl Centro CollegeMEEP in Dallas,TexasEl PasoCommunityCollege MEEP in ElPaso, Texas Galen College ofNursing in SanAntonio, TexasGalveston Collegein Galveston,TexasHoustonCommunity


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College System inHouston, TexasJoe G. Davis inHuntsville, TexasKaplan School ofNursing in CorpusChristi, TexasKilgore College inLongview, TexasLamar StateCollege in Orange,TexasMcLennanCommunityCollege in Waco,Texas - TraditionalMidland College inFt. Stockton,TexasMidland College inMidland, TexasOdessa College atMonahans inOdessa, TexasPanola College inCarthage, TexasSan JacintoCollege North inHouston, TexasSan JacintoCollege South inHouston, TexasSchreinerUniversity inKerrville, TexasSouth TexasCollege inMcAllen, TexasSouthwest TexasJunior College atUvalde, TexasTexas StateTechnical College -West Texas inSweetwater,TexasTrinity ValleyCommunityCollege inPalestine, TexasTyler JuniorCollege in Tyler,

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TexasUniversal HealthServices, Inc. inFort Worth, TexasVernon College inWichita Falls,Texas

3.2.3.c. FullApproval withWarningVocational NursingEducationalProgramsValley GrandeInstitute forAcademic Studiesin Weslaco, Texas


3.2.3.d.Continued InitialProgram ApprovalStatusVocational NursingEducationalProgramsCareer Quest inSan Antonio,TexasMed VanceInstituteSouthwestHouston Campusin Houston, TexasMed VanceInstitute in GrandePrairie, TexasRio Grande ValleyCareers in Pharr,TexasTexas StateTechnical Collegein Harlingen,Texas


3.2.4. StatusReports - Programswith ConditionalApproval

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3.2.4.b. St.Michael’s Schoolof Nursing andTechnology inWeslaco, Texas -Vocational NursingEducationalProgram


3.2.5. Petition forWaiver of DirectorQualifications -San JacintoCollege South inHouston, Texas -LVN/Paramedic toAssociate DegreeNursingEducationalProgram


3.2.6. Petition forExtension ofWaiver of DirectorQualifications -HoustonCommunityCollege inHouston, Texas -Associate DegreeNursingEducationalProgram


5.1.1. Eligibilityand DisciplinaryCommittee


5.1.2. StrategicPlanning / 3RD



6.1. NurseLicensure CompactUpdate


6.2. Adoption of Approved on Consent.

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ProposedAmendments to22 Tex. AdminCode §211.6,Pertaining toCommittees of theBoard andProposed New§213.34,Pertaining toDeferredDisciplinary ActionPilot Program

6.3. Adoption ofProposedAmendments to22 Tex. AdminCode §223.1,Pertaining to Fees


6.4. Adoption ofProposedAmendments to22 Tex. Admin.Code §213.30,Pertaining toDeclaratory Orderof Eligibility forLicensure; §217.2,Pertaining toLicensure byExamination forGraduates ofNursing EducationPrograms Withinthe United States,its Territories, orPossessions;§217.4, Pertainingto Requirementsfor Initial Licensureby Examination forNurses WhoGraduate fromNursing EducationPrograms Outsideof United States’Jurisdiction; and§217.5, Pertainingto Temporary


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License andEndorsement

6.5. Adoption ofProposedAmendments to22 Tex. Admin.Code §221.1,Pertaining toDefinitions and§221.3, Pertainingto Education


7.1. Texas PeerAssistant Programfor Nurses 7.1.1. QuarterlyReport


8.1. AgreedOrders

The board voted to ratify the AgreedOrders on Consent with the followingresults:

Shanell Ladawn Armstrong, RN #688362 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havedirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year ofemployment; and Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period.

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Vicki W. Aubin, LVN #146409 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and Respondent is placed onProbation with the following agreed termsof probation: Within one year of entry ofthis order Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. The following termsof this probation may only be served whileRespondent is employed as a nurse in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for two years ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week one of which must be forsubstance abuse and provided byAlcoholics Anonymous, NarcoticsAnonymous, or another comparablerecovery program that has been pre-approved by the Board and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

Michelle Amanda Bierma, LVN #145008 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;

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a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall submit notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and Respondent shall have indirectsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of the stipulation period.

Wendy Denton Blackwell (Dionne Denton)LVN #165272/RN #653153

Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and Respondent is placed onProbation with the following agreed termsof probation: Within one year of entry ofthis order Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. The following termsof this probation may only be served whileRespondent is employed as a nurse in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for two years ofemployment: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period.

Odelia V. Bloys, LVN #200504 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient care

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and practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Jeffrey Clark Boynton, RN #717616 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment while Respondentremains employed in his current position asa crisis care manager with Odyssey HealthCare Hospice, San Antonio, Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careat the facility’s inpatient hospice facility a minimum of twelve hours per week forfifteen months and the stipulation periodwill be extended until such fifteen monthsand a minimum of seven hundred sixtyeight patient care hours have elapsed:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of this board.

Cecilia Cantillo, RN #756902 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the following

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stipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havedirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentunder this order; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation.

Machell Marett Cavazos, LVN #160857 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Respondent shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Barry Burton Cobb, RN #232778 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:

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Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; and Respondent shallcontinue in treatment and participate invisits as required by his attendingphysician. Respondent shall cause thephysician to submit quarterly writtenreports as to Respondent’s progress intreatment and capability to safely practicenursing.

Brenda Ann Denison-Dineen, LVN#127826/RN #608630

Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Yvonne Espinosa, RN #749317 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallparticipate in therapy with a board

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approved therapist and shall cause thetherapist to submit quarterly writtenreports regarding Respondent’s progress intherapy until released from therapy.

Risa Greenmyer Falkenberry, LVN#82862/ RN #606270

Reprimand with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$1500. The Order of the Board issued toRespondent on July 20, 2006, is still ineffect in its entirety and Respondent shallbe responsible for completing the terms ofthat order.

Verla M. Felts, RN #513275 Prior to the adoption of this board order achange was made to Findings of Fact No.4, correcting Respondent’s education toindicate Respondent obtained a Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing.Limited License. While under the terms ofthis order Respondent shall not providedirect patient care. For the purposes of thisOrder, direct patient care involves apersonal relationship between the Nurseand the client, and that includes, but is notlimited to: teaching, counseling, assessingthe client’s needs and strengths, andproviding skilled nursing care. ShouldRespondent desire to return to a clinicalpractice setting, which would require her toprovide direct patient care, Respondentshall petition the Board for such approval.

Minerva A. Flato, RN #245904 Limited License and a Fine. Within fortyfive days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. While under the terms of this orderRespondent shall not provide direct patientcare. For the purposes of this Order, directpatient care involves a personal relationshipbetween the Nurse and the client, and thatincludes, but is not limited to: teaching,counseling, assessing the client’s needsand strengths, and providing skilled nursingcare. Should Respondent desire to return toa clinical practice setting, which wouldrequire her to provide direct patient care,Respondent shall petition the Board forsuch approval.

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Martin Santiago Flores, LVN #132102 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Theresa Lashawn Fredrick, RN #714334 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall submit notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Christina Fry (Miles) LVN #124124/ RN#555160

Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500; Within one year of the stay

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Respondent shall successfully complete anursing refresher course, Respondent shallobtain board approval of the course prior toenrollment, home study courses/videoprograms will not be approved; Uponreceipt of verification that Respondent hasenrolled in a nursing refresher course,Respondent shall apply for a six monthclinical permit for the limited purpose ofcompleting the course, upon verification ofsuccessful course completion Respondentwill be issued a license with theappropriate notation; Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for twoyears of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

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Cristey Lynn Gallegos, LVN #204894 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and Respondent shall have indirectsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of the stipulation period.

Yolanda Kaye Ganious, RN #699443 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; and a board approved coursein sharpening critical thinking skills. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for twoyears of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment under thisorder; and Respondent shall have indirectsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the remainder of the stipulation period.

Elizabeth Garrett, RN #719912 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in medication administration. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical setting

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under the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall cause eachemployer in nursing to immediately submitany and all incident, counseling, variance,unusual occurrence and medication orother error reports involving Respondent tothe attention of the monitoring department.

Deborah Lynn Gates, LVN #65383 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Angellia D. Gaytan, RN #627307 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:

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Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave indirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Raymond Earl Gibson, LVN #179026 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; Respondent shall submit toperiodic screens for controlled substancesand alcohol; and Respondent shall at leasttwo support group meetings each week,one of which shall be for substance abuseand shall provide acceptable proof of suchattendance.

Penny Michelle Graves, RN #626609 Board Member Deborah Bell recused herselfprior to the consideration and vote on thisboard order.Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,

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Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Respondent shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Larinda Kathleen Groff, LVN #145482 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within forty five days of thestay Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $500. Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for twoyears of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondent

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shall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; and Respondentshall submit to periodic screens forcontrolled substances and alcohol.

Rebecca Sue Hall, LVN #155282/ RN#715434

Warning with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$1,500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submitnotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Jonathan Ross Harraid, RN #678146 Board Member Linda Rounds recusedherself prior to the consideration and voteon this Agreed Order.Enforced Suspension. Respondent’s licenseis hereby suspended with said suspensionenforced until Respondent completes atreatment program approved by the Board,provides documentation of successfulcompletion, and has obtained twelveconsecutive months of sobriety. Uponverification of said treatment and sobrietythe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of the stayRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics; and a board

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approved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. The following terms of thisprobation may only be served whileRespondent is employed as a nurse in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for three years ofprobation: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

Christy Lee Hawks, RN #689014 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall submit

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notification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Respondent shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol; and Respondent shall participate intherapy with a board approved therapistand shall cause the therapist to submitquarterly written reports regardingRespondent’s progress until released fromtherapy.

Kimberly Lanette Henderson, LVN#154894

Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within forty five days of thestay Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $500. Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for twoyears of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption of

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alcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; and Respondentshall submit to periodic screens forcontrolled substances and alcohol.

Chimezie Michael Iwuanyanwu, RN#762063

Warning with Stipulations. Within forty-fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. The Order of the Board issued toRespondent on July 20, 2006 is still ineffect in its entirety and Respondent shallbe responsible for completing the terms ofthat order.

Roshunda Alexander Johnson, LVN#192596

Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within ninety days of the stayRespondent shall pay a monetary fine inthe amount of $1,000. Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in physical assessment; aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondentshall notify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period.

Grace M. (Dunton) King, RN #643935 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;

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and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Amanda Jo Kozma, LVN #166649 Board Member Deborah Bell recused herselfprior to the consideration and vote on thisAgreed Order.Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within one year of the stayRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for twoyears of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall cause eachemployer in nursing to immediately submitany and all incident, counseling, variance,unusual occurrence and medication orother error reports involving Respondent tothe attention of the monitoring department;

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Respondent shall not administer or haveany contact with controlled substances forthe first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall abstain from theconsumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol,Dalgan or other synthetic opiates, and/orthe use of controlled substances;Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol; and Respondent shall attend atleast two support group meetings eachweek, one of which shall be for substanceabuse and shall provide acceptable proof ofsuch attendance.

Terry Dean Labansat, RN #681851 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Rechelle Demetris Lewis, LVN #164789 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shall

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abstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Jeffrey Allen Lockett, RN #669482 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Sonia Gayle Lowery, LVN #78737 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallsubmit a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in detecting andpreventing abuse and neglect; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondent

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shall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Lashae Lynn Martin, RN #670759 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Respondent shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol; and Respondent shall cause herprobation officer to submit quarterlywritten reports regarding Respondent’scompliance with her court orderedprobation until released from probation.

Melody Ann McBurney, LVN #142955 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondent

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shall have direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment as a nurse under this order;and Respondent shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the remainder of the stipulation period.

Paul David McCoppin, JR., LVN #146654 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills; a board approvedcourse in medication administration; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Gregory Kent McDonald, RN #603917 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’s licenseis hereby suspended with said suspensionenforced until Respondent successfullycompletes a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics, andprovides documentation of successfulcompletion. Upon verification of saidcourse completion the suspension will beSTAYED and Respondent will be placed onProbation with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. The order of the Board issed toRespondent on October 18, 2007, is still ineffect in its entirety and Respondent shall

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be responsible for completing the terms ofthat order.

Haley Jayne McEntire, RN #711242 Board Member Deborah Bell recused herselfprior to the consideration and vote on thisAgreed Order.Limited License. While under the terms ofthis order Respondent shall not providedirect patient care. For the purposes of thisOrder, direct patient care involves apersonal relationship between the Nurseand the client, and that includes, but is notlimited to: teaching, counseling, assessingthe client’s needs and strengths, andproviding skilled nursing care. ShouldRespondent desire to return to a clinicalpractice setting, which would require her toprovide direct patient care, Respondentshall petition the Board for such approval.

Hope Angela McSpadden (Kendrick), LVN#174006

Warning with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$1,500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Kristy Diane Meaux, RN #589500 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and a

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board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Stephanie Marie Mendoza, LVN #197059 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the a mount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Evelyn Kay Mitchell, RN #534651 Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of twoyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within forty five days of thestay Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $250. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas

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Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Meredith Lynn Moreno, LVN #132066 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; and Respondent shallcause her probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regarding hercompliance with her court orderedprobation until released from probation.

Ryan Brent Motley, LVN #207329 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’s licenseis hereby suspended with said suspensionenforced until Respondent completes atreatment program approved by the Board,provides documentation of successfulcompletion, and has obtained twelveconsecutive months of sobriety. Uponverification of said treatment and sobrietythe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty-five days of thesuspension being stayed Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$600. Within one year of the stayRespondent shall successfully complete a

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board approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics. The followingterms of this probation may only be servedwhile Respondent is employed as a nurse ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for three years ofprobation: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

Traci Michelle Mudd, RN #718312 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within fortyfive days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the a mount of$250. The Order of the board issued toRespondent on February 12, 2008, is stillin effect in its entirety and Respondentshall be responsible for completing theterms of that Order.

Chandra Danae Newbill, LVN #185283 Board Member Kristin Benton recusedherself prior to the consideration and voteon this Agreed Order.Reprimand with Stipulations. Within ninetydays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the a mount of

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$1,000. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Hope Eseoghene Okoroh, RN #733305 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; and a board approved coursein sharpening critical thinking skills. ShouldRespondent choose to practice as a nursein Texas, Respondent will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home, or other clinical settingunder the following stipulations for oneyear of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Susana Padilla, LVN #193804 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in respectingprofessional boundaries; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the following

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stipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Michael Hsmeyer Panturad, RN #601768 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Respondent shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Respondent shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Chad Matthew Parkhill, RN #703217 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’s licenseis hereby suspended with said suspensionenforced until Respondent completes atreatment program approved by the Board,provides documentation of successfulcompletion, and has obtained twelveconsecutive months of sobriety. Uponverification of said treatment and sobrietythe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within one year of the stayRespondent shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics. The following

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terms of this probation may only be servedwhile Respondent is employed as a nurse ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalpractice setting for three years ofprobation: Respondent shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance; andRespondent shall participate in therapywith a board approved therapist and shallcause the therapist to submit quarterlywritten reports regarding Respondent’sprogress until released from therapy.

Annette Louise Parson, LVN #121007 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall provide

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notification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Nicole Renee Pena, RN #732304 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in medication administration; and aboard approved course in physicalassessment. Should Respondent choose topractice as a nurse in Texas, Respondentwill provide direct patient care and practicein a hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Respondentshall notify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; Respondent shall havedirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentas a nurse under this order; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theremainder of the stipulation period.

Marcie Dawn Polk, LVN #181856 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within fortyfive days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics.

Curtney Rhiannon Pringle, RN #728461 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the following

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stipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Lindsey Leigh (Sims) Purdy, RN #720641 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in nursing documentation;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Norma G. Regalado, LVN #79532 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervision

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with employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Vanessa Reyes, LVN #177058 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;and a board approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Princess Lanelle Rhodes, LVN #209791 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within oneyear of entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; a board approved course inphysical assessment; a board approvedcourse in nursing documentation; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervision

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with employment restrictions for theremainder of the stipulation period.

Minnie Taylor Savior, RN #548625 Limited License. While under the terms ofthis order Respondent shall not providedirect patient care. For the purposes of thisOrder, direct patient care involves apersonal relationship between the Nurseand the client, and that includes, but is notlimited to: teaching, counseling, assessingthe client’s needs and strengths, andproviding skilled nursing care. ShouldRespondent desire to return to a clinicalpractice setting, which would require her toprovide direct patient care, Respondentshall petition the Board for such approval.

Cynthia Lee Seba, RN #506014 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; andRespondent shall provide employer reports.

Earlene Shaw, LVN #172970 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in physicalassessment; a board approved course innursing documentation; and a boardapproved course in sharpening criticalthinking skills. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:

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Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Rebecca Michelle Soliz, RN #731230 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; andRespondent shall have in-direct supervisionwith employment restrictions for theduration of the stipulation period.

Cherry Tolleson, RN #637790 Enforced Suspension. Respondent’s licenseis hereby suspended with said suspensionenforced until Respondent completes atreatment program approved by the Board,provides documentation of successfulcompletion, and has obtained twelveconsecutive months of sobriety. Uponverification of said treatment and sobrietythe suspension will be STAYED andRespondent will be placed on Probation forthree years with the following agreed termsof probation: Within forty five days of thestay Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $600. Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. Thefollowing terms of this probation may onlybe served while Respondent is employed asa nurse in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical practice setting for threeyears of probation: Respondent shall notify

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present/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Respondent shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment as a nurseunder this order; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlledsubstances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Respondent shallattend at least two support group meetingseach week, one of which shall be forsubstance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance; andRespondent shall participate in therapywith a board approved therapist and shallcause the therapist to submit quarterlywritten reports regarding Respondent’sprogress until released from therapy.

Rajeena Varghese, RN #711701 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics;a board approved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employment

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restrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Mishelle E. Weaver, RN #541849 Warning with Stipulations. Within one yearof entry of this order Respondent shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Crystal Anne Westcott, RN #707977 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in nursingdocumentation. Should Respondent chooseto practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for one year of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

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Michelle Renae Wilhite, RN #646878 Reprimand with Stipulations. Within fortyfive days of entry of this order Respondentshall pay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in Texas,Respondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for two years of employment:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; Respondentshall provide employer reports; Respondentshall have in-direct supervision withemployment restrictions for the duration ofthe stipulation period; Respondent shallabstain from the consumption of alcohol,Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or other syntheticopiates, and/or the use of controlledsubstances; and Respondent shall submitto periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol.

Olivia Duboise Williams, LVN #161020 Warning with Stipulations. Within forty fivedays of entry of this order Respondent shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$500. Within one year of entry of thisorder Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; a boardapproved course in medicationadministration; and a board approvedcourse in sharpening critical thinking skills.Should Respondent choose to practice as anurse in Texas, Respondent will providedirect patient care and practice in ahospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Respondent shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; Respondent shall provideemployer reports; and Respondent shallhave in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

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8.2.REINSTATEMENTAGREED ORDERS

Abraham Guevara, LVN #190429 Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted and subject to the followingconditions: Within one year of relicensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics; and a boardapproved course in respecting professionalboundaries. Should Petitioner choose topractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home, or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; and Petitioner shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the duration of the stipulation period.

Phyllis Annette Huey, LVN #85530 Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions: Petitioner shall apply for a six monthclinical permit for the limited purpose ofcompleting a refresher course and shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedrefresher course; Within forty-five days ofrelicensure Petitioner shall apply to TPAPNwhich SHALL, within inety days followingrelicensure, sign and execute the TPAPNparticipation agreement, which shallinclude payment of a non-refundableparticipation fee in the amount of $350payable to TPAPN; Upon acceptance intothe TPAPN Petitioner shall waiveconfidentiality and provide a copy of theexecuted TPAPN contract to the TexasBON; Petitioner shall comply with all therequirements of the TPAPN participationagreement during its term and shall keepher license to practice nursing in the Stateof Texas current; Petitioner shall cause theTPAPN to notify the Texas BON of anyviolation of the TPAPN contract.

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Jerry K. Kassel (Roy), LVN #88752/RN#508557

Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted and subject to the followingconditions: Within one year of relicensurePetitioner shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics.

Dolores Hoffschneider, LVN #102838/RN#648245

Reinstated with Stipulations. Petitioner’sApplication for Reinstatement shall begranted with the following conditions:Within forty-five days of relicensurePetitioner shall pay a monetary fine in theamount of $500; Within one year ofrelicensure Petitioner shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics. ShouldPetitioner choose to practice as a nurse inTexas, Petitioner will provide direct patientcare and practice in a hospital, nursinghome, or other clinical setting under thefollowing stipulations for three years ofemployment: Petitioner shall notifypresent/future employers of the boardorder; shall provide notification ofemployment; shall provide employerreports; Petitioner shall have directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the first year of employment under thisorder; Petitioner shall have in-directsupervision with employment restrictionsfor the remainder of the stipulation period;Petitioner shall have employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentunder this order; Petitioner shall notpractice in any critical care area for thefirst year of employment under this order;Petitioner shall not administer or have anycontact with controlled substances orsynthetic opiates for the first year ofemployment under this order; Petitionershall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Petitioner shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; Petitioner shallshall attend at least two support groupmeetings each week, one of which shall befor substance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

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8.3 ELIGIBILITYAGREED ORDERS

Misti Caprice Allen, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Don Randall Bostick, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinical

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setting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Pablo Echavarria, III, Applicant for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Applicant for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Applicant is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Applicant shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Applicant upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Applicant shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Applicantpractice as a nurse in Texas, Applicant willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Applicant shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Applicant shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Applicant shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Applicant shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Applicant shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Jo Angela Garcia, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible to

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sit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Misty Dawn Goldsmith, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Petitioner shall have in-

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direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Petitioner shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;Petitioner shall submit to periodic screensfor controlled substances and alcohol;Petitioner shall attend at least two supportgroup meetings each week, one of whichshall be for substance abuse and shallprovide acceptable proof of suchattendance.

Rebecca Zavala Hinojosa, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Board Member Blanca Rosa Garcia recusedherself prior to the consideration and voteon this Eligibility Agreed Order.Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Megan Mae Hofstrand, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible to

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sit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Marcus Dywane Hooper, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Petitioner shall have in-

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direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; and Petitioner shallcause his probation officer to submitquarterly written reports regardingPetitioners compliance with his courtordered probation until released fromprobation.

Kathleen Kimmins, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations fortwo years of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Petitioner shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Petitioner shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;Petitioner shall submit to periodic screensfor controlled substances and alcohol;Petitioner shall attend at least two supportgroup meetings each week, one of whichshall be for substance abuse and shallprovide acceptable proof of suchattendance.

Sara Rodriguez Montemayor, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (LVN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduation

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and payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Maria Luisa Ortiz, Applicant for InitialLicensure (LVN)

Applicant for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Applicant is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-PN examination withconditions. Applicant shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Applicant upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-PN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within fortyfive days of initial licensure Applicant shallpay a monetary fine in the amount of$250. Within one year of initial licensureApplicant shall successfully complete aboard approved course in nursingjurisprudence and ethics. It is furtheragreed should Applicant practice as a nursein Texas, Applicant will provide directpatient care and practice in a hospital,nursing home or other clinical setting underthe following stipulations for one year ofemployment: Applicant shall notify

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present/future employers of the boardorder; shall cause each employer to submitnotification of employment forms;Applicant shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Applicant shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Applicant shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Christy Michelle Reynolds, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Samuel Allen Rodgers, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing grade

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on the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

Alexis S. Simmons, Petitioner for InitialLicensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; and Petitioner shall havein-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period.

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Stephen Albert Watson, Petitioner forInitial Licensure (RN)

Petitioner for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Petitioner is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Petitioner shall not be eligiblefor temporary authorization to practice asa graduate nurse in the State of Texas.Petitioner upon attaining a passing gradeon the NCLEX-RN shall be issued a licenseto practice nursing in Texas which shallbear the appropriate notation. Within oneyear of initial licensure Petitioner shallsuccessfully complete a board approvedcourse in nursing jurisprudence and ethics.It is further agreed should Petitionerpractice as a nurse in Texas, Petitioner willprovide direct patient care and practice ina hospital, nursing home or other clinicalsetting under the following stipulations forone year of employment: Petitioner shallnotify present/future employers of theboard order; shall cause each employer tosubmit notification of employment forms;Petitioner shall cause employer(s) to submitperiodic reports; Petitioner shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the duration of thestipulation period; Petitioner shall abstainfrom the consumption of alcohol, Nubain,Stadol, Dalgan or other synthetic opiates,and/or the use of controlled substances;and Petitioner shall submit to periodicscreens for controlled substances andalcohol.

Arla Louise Williams, Applicant for InitialLicensure (RN)

Applicant for Initial Licensure. Uponmeeting the requirements for graduationand payment of any required fees,Applicant is hereby Conditionally Eligible tosit for the NCLEX-RN examination withconditions. Applicant upon attaining apassing grade on the NCLEX-RN shall beissued a license to practice nursing inTexas which shall bear the appropriatenotation: Applicant shall participate intherapy with a board approved therapistand shall cause the therapist to submitquarterly written reports regardingApplicant’s progress until released fromtherapy.

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1.ADMINISTRATION 1.1. ExecutiveDirector’s Report

Katherine Thomas reviewed her writtenreport to the board.

No action.

1.2. Legal 1.2.2. Update onPending Litigation- ExecutiveSession pursuantto §551.071(1),Texas GovernmentCode, to discusspending orcontemplatedlitigation in theMatters of: AmyBagley Krenek andVictor Lara v.Texas Board ofNursing, CauseNo. D-1-GN-08-002763, In the419th JudicialDistrict, TravisCounty, TX; AmyBagley Krenek RN,v. Texas Board ofNursing, CauseNo. D-1-GN-09-001195, In the419th JudicialDistrict, TravisCounty, TX; AmyBagley Krenek,RN, Robin Higgins,LVN v. TexasBoard of Nursing,Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001195; Inthe 419th JudicialDistrict, TravisCounty, TX; GregAbbott, AttorneyGeneral of Texasv. Texas Board ofNursing, CauseNo. 03-09-001540CV, In theThird Court ofAppeals, Austin,TX (Appealed from

Dusty Johnston presented an update onall the currently pending litigation.

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the 345th DistrictCourt of TravisCounty, TX, CauseNo. D-1-GN-07-002685); TexasBoard of Nursingv. Greg Abbott,Attorney Generalof Texas, CauseNo. D-1-GN-09-003960, In the353rd JudicialDistrict, TravisCounty, TX; BrianZalesky v. TexasBoard of Nursing,Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004403; Inthe 250th JudicialDistrict, TravisCounty, TX; andBonafacioEspinoza v. TexasBoard of Nursing,Cause No. 219-05095-2009, Inthe 219th JudicialDistrict, CollinCounty, TX

1.2.2.Consideration ofProposedRecommendationsRegarding BoardMember Recusalsfrom Deliberations

The Board considered a proposed conflictof interest and recusal policy.

The Board voted to approve the proposedconflict of interest and recusal policy withthe following addition to the policy:A Board member who believes that he orshe has a conflict of interest, must, prior todeliberation and vote on a matter, publiclystate that he/she has a conflict of interest,why there is a conflict of interest, andrecuse him/herself from the Board’sdeliberation and vote. The minutes shouldreflect that the Board member recusedhim/herself.

1.3. StrategicPlan for FiscalYears 2011-2015

The Board reviewed the Strategic Plan forFiscal years 2011-2015.

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2. OPERATIONS 2.3. Five PercentReduction Reportfor Fiscal Years2010-2011

The Board discussed the Five PercentReduction Report for Fiscal Years 2010-20110

No action.

2.4. Prioritizationof Fiscal Year2012-2013LegislativeAppropriationRequestExceptional Items

The Board discussed the Prioritization ofFiscal Year 2012-2013 LegislativeAppropriation Request Exceptional Items.

The Board voted to accept the staffrecommendations for the list of LARprioritized issues with costs associated forthe 2012 and 2013 LegislativeAppropriations Request which include thecurrent 2010/2011 base funding andrevised exceptional items as presented bystaff.

3. NURSING 3.1. Practice 3.1.1. WorkshopReport

The Board reviewed the Workshop Report. No action.

3.1.2. Report onLVN’s Working ina Hospital Setting

The Board reviewed the report on LVN’sWorking in a Hospital Setting.

No action.

3.2. Education 3.2.4.StatusReports - Programswith ConditionalApproval 3.2.4.a.Computer CareerCenter in El Paso,Texas - VocationalNursingEducationalProgram

The Board considered the status report toupdate from the April 2010 meeting whenComputer Career Center was placed onConditional approval.Robbin Wilson, Dean of Nursing; JimTolbert, CEO, Vista College; and ConnieHoward, RN were present to answerquestions.

No action.

3.2.7. ProposedChange ofProgram ApprovalStatus Based onReview of NCLEX-PN® ExaminationPass Rate,

The Board considered proposed change ofapproval status from Initial to Full for DelMar College MEEP Program in CorpusChristi, Texas, Vocational NursingEducational Program based upon review ofthe 2009 NCLEX-PN® examination passrate, Compliance with Rule 214, and

Board Member Blanca Rosa Garcia recusedherself from the discussion, considerationand vote on this agenda item.The Board voted to change the programapproval status of Del Mar College NursingMultiple Entry/Exit Program from Initial toFull Approval based on review of the

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Compliance withRule 214, andNational NursingAccreditation - DelMar CollegeMultiple Entry/ExitProgram (MEEP) inCorpus Christi,Texas

accreditation by the National League forNursing Accreditation Commission(NLNAC).Bertha Almendarez, PhD, RN, Directorwas present to answer questions.

NCLEX-PN® examination pass rate for2009, compliance with Rule 214, andaccreditation by NLNAC.

3.2.8. ProposedChange ofProgram ApprovalStatus Based onReview of NCLEX-RN® ExaminationPass Rate,Compliance withRule 215, andSurvey Visit 3.2.8.a. CoastalBend College inBeeville, Texas -Associate DegreeNursingEducationalProgram

The Boa rd cons i de r ed s t a f frecommendation to change programapproval status for Coastal Bend College(CBC) Associate Degree NursingEducational Program in Beeville, Texas,based on review of the NCLEX-RN®examination pass rate, survey visit report,and compliance with Rule 215.Betty Sims, MSN, RN, Director; Dr.Thomas Baynum, President; and MichaelKane, Director, Workforce were present toanswer questions.

The Board voted to change the approvalstatus of Coastal Bend College AssociateDegree Nursing Educational Program inBeeville, Texas, from initial to full approvaland issue a commendation.

3.2.8.b. GalenCollege of Nursingin San Antonio,Texas - AssociateDegree NursingEducationalProgram

The Board considered Staff’srecommendation to change programapproval status for Galen College ofNursing Associate Degree NursingEducational Program in San Antonio, Texas, based on review of the NCLEX-RN® examination pass rate, compliancewith Rule 215, and survey visit.Judy Staley, RNC, MSN, WHNP, FNP,Dean was present to answer questions.

The Board voted to change the approvalstatus of Galen College of NursingAssociate Degree Nursing EducationalProgram in San Antonio, Texas from Initialto Full Approval and issue thecommendation and recommendation.

3.2.9. ProposedChange ofProgram ApprovalStatus Based onReview of 2009NCLEX-PN®

The Board considered the staffrecommendation concerning the approvalstatus, recommendat ions, andrequirements to be met for Ranger Collegein Comanche, Texas, Vocational Nursing(VN) Educational Program based on review

The Board voted to change the approvalstatus of Ranger College in Comanche,Texas Vocational Nursing EducationalProgram from Full with Warning to Fullapproval, based on the 2009 NCLEX-PN® Examination Pass Rates, compliance with

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Examination PassRate, Compliancewith Rule 214,and Survey Visit -Ranger College inComanche, Texas- VocationalNursingEducationalProgram

of the NCLEX-PN® examination pass ratesfor 2009, compliance with Rule 214, andthe June 21-22, 2010 Survey VisitReport.Patty Davis, RN, Director and Chair;Connie Burcham, Coodinator; and Dr. DonBostic, Executive Vice-President werepresent to answer questions.

Rule 214, and report of the survey visitconducted by BON staff, accept the reportof the survey visit, and issue thecommendations, recommendations, andrequirements to be met based on staffrecommendation.

3.2.10. Requestto Conduct anInnovative PilotProject withExtension Sites inEl Paso adBrownsville, Texas- WesternGovernorsUniversity inHouston, - TexasBaccalaureateDegree NursingEducationalProgram

The Board considered the Request toConduct an Innovative Pilot Project withExtension Sites in El Paso ad Brownsville,Texas - Western Governors University inHouston, - Texas Baccalaureate DegreeNursing Educational Program.Veronica Abdur-Rahman, PhD, RN, TexasDirector was present to answer questions.

The Board voted to issue a formal approvalletter to WGU for implementation of theinnovative project with requirements forfour (4) progress reports over the two-yearperiod.

3.2.11. Report ofInnovative PilotProject Conductedby Victoria Collegein Victoria, Texas -Associate DegreeNursingEducationalProgram

The Board considered the Report ofInnovative Pilot Project Conducted byVictoria College in Victoria, Texas -Associate Degree Nursing EducationalProgram.Marilyn Hamilton, MEd, RN, ProjectDirector

The Board voted to accept the report fromVictoria College on the Innovative PilotProgram and issue the commendation.

3.2.12. ProposedChange ofProgram ApprovalStatus Based onReview of 2009NCLEX-PN®Examination PassRate, NursingEducationalProgramInformation Survey(NEPIS), andCompliance Audit

The Board considered a proposed changein the approval status for Kaplan Collegein San Antonio, Texas Vocational NursingEducational Program based on review ofthe NCLEX-PN® examination pass rate for2009 and review of the 2009 NEPIS andCANEP.Sheila Burke, MNS, MBA, RN, Dean ofKaplan College School of Nursing; YvonnePuig, Attorney; and Dr. Judy Burkhardt,Vice President, Strategic Development,were present to answer questions.

The Board voted to change the approvalstatus of Kaplan College in San Antonio,Texas Vocational Nursing EducationalProgram from full to full with warning andauthorize staff to conduct a survey visit inFall 2010.

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of NursingEducationalProgram (CANEP) -Kaplan College inSan Antonio,Texas - VocationalNursingEducationalProgram

3.2.13.Consideration ofProcess for BoardApproval ofWaivers

The Board considered Staff’s suggestedprocess for Board approval of waivers forprogram directors.

The Board voted to accept the proposedprocess for Board action on petitions forprogram director waivers.

3.2.14.Graduation Ratesin Texas NursingPrograms

The Board reviewed the report onGraduation Rates in Texas NursingPrograms.

No action.

3.2.15. Report ofTour of NewNursing Facilities,Texas StateUniversity Schoolof Nursing in SanMarcos, Texas

Paul Waller, PhD, RN, reported that asfinal follow-up to a contingency issuedwith the July 2009 initial approval of anew program, Education Consultants PaulWaller and Robin Caldwell visited therecently-completed Nursing Building at theRound Rock, Texas campus of TexasState University - San Marcos on June 28,2010. Board staff met with Director andProfessor Marla Erbin-Roeseman and DeanRuth Welborn, along with several facultymembers and toured the building,including classrooms, skills and simulationlabs, faculty office suites, and supportservices areas. The building is extremelywell-appointed and equipped. The program has admitted their firststudent cohort of 100 students, withapproximately 60% having completedprerequisites at educational institutionsother than Texas State University.Students range in age from 20-58, withan average age of 23. Many are second-degree students and come from diverseethnic and racial backgrounds. Theprogram anticipates a stable enrollmentwith approximately 100 graduates eachyear and is making plans for graduateeducation, including an ADN to MSN

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program and possible DNP program.

4. ENFORCEMENT 4.1. CriminalBackground CheckUpdate

The board reviewed the statistical reportprovided regarding criminal backgroundchecks.

Board member Tamara Cowen requestedthat the future report include a time line forcompletion of the criminal backgroundchecks.

4.2.Texas PeerAssistanceProgram forNurses Third PartyReferral Report

The board reviewed the third party referralreport.

No action.

5. COMMITTEEREPORTS 5.1. BoardCommittees 5.1.3.Development andEvaluation

Richard Gibbs discussed having trainingon NCLEX 101, Executive DirectorSuccession Planning, and on CareerSchools.

No action.

5.2. AdvisoryCommittees/TaskForces 5.2.1. AdvancedPractice NursesAdvisoryCommittee

The Board discussed the report of the May4, 2010 meeting of the Advanced PracticeNursing Advisory Committee (APNAC).

No action.

5.2.2. NursingPractice AdvisoryCommittee

Melinda Hester reported that the NursingPractice Advisory Committee met jointlywith the Advisory Committee onEducation on Monday May 17, 2010. Thetwo committees worked together toaddress the two outstanding charges fromthe Board in 2009. The committee’s jointrecommendations will be presented to theboard in agenda items 7.2 and 7.3.

No action.

5.2.2.a.Consideration ofAppointment of

The Board considered the nomination ofJulie Lindley, RN to serve as therepresentative from the Texas School

The Board voted to accept and approve thenomination of Julie Lindley to representTexas School Nurses Organization on the

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New CommitteeMember

Nurses Organization to the NursingPractice Advisory Committee.

Nursing Practice Advisory Committee.

5.2.3. AdvisoryCommittee onEducation

Virginia Ayars reported that the AdvisoryCommittee on Education (ACE) met onFriday, May 7, 2010 in combination withthe Differentiated Entry LevelCompetencies (DELC) Work Group at theHobby Building in Austin, Texas. Thegroups accepted the current versions ofthe Differentiated Essential Competencies(DECs), discussed the process ofobtaining feedback from clinical affiliates,and discussed the process fordissemination of the DECs to allstakeholders for approval. As an update on the regional forums, Dr.Mary Beth Thomas and Dr. Paul Wallertraveled throughout the state in May,June, and July in order to present theDECs and to gather feedback fromstakeholders. They conducted sessions inthe Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, andHarlingen. Additionally, in Austin, Dr.Thomas and Dr. Waller met withrepresentatives from Seton, St. David's,and the Texas Healthcare Association(long-term care).

No action.

5.2.4. AdvisoryCommittee onLicensure,Eligibility andDiscipline

Jena Abel reported that the Eligibility &Disciplinary Advisory Committee met onJuly 7, 2010. Dr. John Lehman, Ph.D.,gave a presentation regarding physical andpsychological evaluations, includinginformation regarding the appropriatefocus of an evaluation; the value oflimiting certain types of evaluators tocertain evaluations; the importance ofspecifying the minimum standards forobjective testing; the components of agood evaluation; the limitations of riskassessment; and the role of an evaluatorin hearings. Dr. Lehman specializes inindividual assessment and lecturesnationally on psychological assessment fordetermining fitness to perform jobfunctions. Dr. Lehman currently has anactive practice in Richardson, Texas,specializing in in-depth pre employmentpsychological evaluations and fitness forduty evaluations. The Committee then

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continued its discussion and review of HB3961, enacted by the 81st Legislature,Regular Session, effective June 19, 2009,and considered proposed evaluationguidelines for psychological and physicalevaluations under the Occupations Code§301.4521. The Committee’srecommendations regarding the proposedguidelines are outlined in greater detail inAgenda Item 7.4.

5.3. Collaborationwith OutsideAgencies /Stakeholders 5.3.1. TexasPeer AssistanceProgram for NurseAdvisoryCommittee

Denise Benbow reported that the TexasPeer Assistance Program for NursesAdvisory Committee met on June 4,2010. Topics discussed included:strategic planning, increasing length ofprogram participation, the NCSBN draftguidelines for alternative programs, the 3rd

party drug testing system, and a financialupdate on the program.

No action.

5.3.2. StatewideHealthCoordinatingCouncil TexasCenter for NursingWorkforce StudiesAdvisoryCommittee

Katherine Thomas reported on tworecently released reports from the TexasCenter for Nursing Workforce Studies:Nursing Workforce in Texas-2000;Demographics and Trends and TexasCenter for Nursing Workforce Studies2009 Educational Pipelines for RegisteredNurses in Texas.

No action.

5.3.3. TexasHigher EducationCoordinating BoardUpdates

No report. No action.

5.3.4. Taxonomyof Error RootCause Analysis ofPracticeResponsibilities

Mary Beth Thomas will be chairing theNCSBN TERCAP committee. Stakeholdershave expressed interest in using theTERCAP as a template for Peer Review.This idea will be investigated further bystaff.

No action.

5.3.5. TexasTeam Report,Robert Wood

Mary Beth Thomas reported that theTexas Team's Clinical PlacementWorkgroup met in Dallas on July 14,

No action.

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Johnson NursingEducationCapacityExpansion

2010. With the growth of new nursingeducation programs and the expansion ofexisting programs, this sub committee isinvestigating new methods to maximizethe availability of clinical sites.

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

Rebecca Zielinski, RN, Campus President,Concorde Career Institute, ArlingtonCampus requested to serve as a resourceto the board on how career schools areregulated. She offered to do apresentation on a future agenda.Robbin Wilson also requested to serve asa resource to the board on the approvalprocesses that career school complete.

No other speakers came forward and theOpen Forum was closed at 1:36 p.m.

No action.

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.2.Consideration ofProposedAmendments to22 Tex. Admin.Code §217.6,Pertaining toFailure to RenewLicense, and§217.9, Pertainingto Inactive Status

The Board considered the ProposedAmendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code§217.6, Pertaining to Failure to RenewLicense, and §217.9, Pertaining toInactive Status.

The Board voted to approve the proposedamendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code§217.6, Pertaining to Failure to RenewLicense, and §217.9, Pertaining to InactiveStatus, which incorporate the refreshercourse, extensive orientation, and nursingprogram of study application andinstruction packets, and authorize Staff topublish the proposal in the Texas Registerfor a 30-day comment period, withauthority for General Counsel to makeeditorial changes as necessary to clarifyrule and Board intent and to comply withthe formatting requirements of the TexasRegister. If no negative comments and norequest for a public hearing are received,move to adopt the proposed amendmentsto 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.6, Pertainingto Failure to Renew License, and §217.9,Pertaining to Inactive Status, whichincorporate the refresher course, extensiveorientation, and nursing program of studyapplication and instruction packets, asproposed.

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7.3.Consideration ofProposedAmendments to22 Tex. Admin.Code §216.1,Pertaining toDefinitions and§216.3, Pertainingto Requirements

The Board considered the ProposedAmendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code§216.1, Pertaining to Definitions and§216.3, Pertaining to Requirements.

The Board voted to approve the proposedamendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code§216.1, Pertaining to Fees, and §216.3,Pertaining to Requirements, and authorizeStaff to publish the proposal in the TexasRegister for a 30-day comment period,with authority for General Counsel to makeeditorial changes as necessary to clarifyrule and Board intent and to comply withthe formatting requirements of the TexasRegister. If no negative comments and norequest for a public hearing are received,move to adopt the proposed amendmentsto 22 Tex. Admin. Code §216.1, Pertainingto Fees, and §216.3, Pertaining toRequirements, as proposed.

7.4.Consideration ofApproving BoardPolicy EstablishingEvaluatorQualifications andRequired Testingfor Evaluationsunder HB 3961

The Board considered approving proposedguidelines that outline the Board’srequirements and procedures for physicaland psychological evaluations under HB3961.

The Board voted to approve the proposedguidelines outlining the Board’srequirements and procedures for physicaland psychological evaluations under HB3961.

7.5. Report onAPRN CertificationAudit

Jolene Zych reported that staff beganauditing Texas APRNs to ensure that theyare maintaining their national certificationas required by Rule 221.8. Beginning withthe May 2010 renewals, APRNs wereasked to submit evidence of currentnational certification in their advancedpractice role and population focus areaprior to license renewal. Data will beprovided for information purposes afterseveral audit cycles have been completed.

No action.

7.7. ProposedEducationGuideline for UsingStandardizedExaminations

The Board considered the proposedEducation Guideline for UsingStandardized Examinations.

The Board voted to approve the EducationGuideline on Using StandardizedExaminations for publication on the webpage to meet the January 2010 Boardcharge and to assist nursing educationalprograms in the effective use ofstandardized exams.

7.8. Director andFaculty

The Board considered the ACE responsesto Board charges issued at January 2010

The Board voted to accept therecommendations from the Advisory

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Qualifications forVocational NursingEducationalPrograms

meeting related to director and facultyqualifications for vocational nursingeducational programs.

Committee on Education to address Boardcharge related to director and facultyqualifications for vocational nursingeducational programs to be included inproposed rule changes at the October 2010Board meeting.

7.9. ProfessionalNursingEducationalDirectorQualificationsWhich May BeWaived

The Board considered the ACE responsesto Board charges issued at January 2010meeting related to professional nursingeducational program director qualificationswhich may be waived.

The Board voted to accept therecommendations from the AdvisoryCommittee on Education for handlingpetitions for waivers of directorqualifications for professional nursingeducational programs.

7.10. Request forCharge to theAdvanced PracticeNursing AdvisoryCommittee toReview theMinimumEducationalRequirements forLicensure forNurse Practitionersand Clinical NurseSpecialists, Rule221.3, Education

The Board considered a request from theAdvanced Practice Nursing AdvisoryCommittee (APNAC) to charge the APNACwith examination of the minimumeducational requirements for licensure inthe advanced practice registered nurse(APRN) roles of clinical nurse specialistand nurse practitioner.

The Board voted to charge the AdvancedPractice Nursing Advisory Committee withreviewing the educational requirements foradvanced practice licensure for nursepractitioners and clinical nurse specialists.The committee’s recommendations shall bepresented for the Board’s consideration ata future Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT Having completed this day’s business themeeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING

Regular Meeting

Friday, July 23, 20108:39 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.William Hobby Building333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225Austin, Texas 78704

Present:Linda RoundsDeborah BellKristin K. BentonRichard Robert GibbsSheri CrosbyBlanca Rosa Garcia, left at 2:30 p.m.Marilyn Davis, left at 1:00 p.m.Tamara CowenKathy Leader-HornJosefina LujanPatti Clapp, left at 2:30 p.m.Beverley NutallMary Jane Salgado

Staff present:Katherine A. Thomas, Executive DirectorPatricia Vianes-Cabrera, Executive AssistantAnthony Diggs, Director of EnforcementJames “Dusty” Johnston, General Counsel Jena Abel, Assistant General CounselKyle Hensley, Assistant General CounselJohn Legris, Assistant General CounselLance Brenton, Assistant General CounselNikki Hopkins, Assistant General CounselMary Beth Thomas, Director of NursingAllison Hassinger, Administrative AssistantJan Hooper, Nursing ConsultantJolene Zych, Nursing ConsultantVirginia Ayars, Nursing ConsultantBonnie Cone, Nursing ConsultantRobin Caldwell, Nursing Consultant Denise Benbow, Nursing ConsultantMelinda Hester, Nursing ConsultantPaul Waller, Nursing ConsultantBruce Holter, Information SpecialistTawnya Smith, Information Technology SpecialistBill Ray, Information Technology Specialist

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CALL TO ORDER Linda Rounds called the meeting to orderat 8:39 a.m, Friday, July 23, 2010.

ROLL CALL A quorum was established with allmembers in attendance.

5. COMMITTEEREPORTS 5.3. Collaborationwith OutsideAgencies /Stakeholders

5.3.6. NationalCouncil of StateBoards of Nursing

The Board reviewed the report on theNational Council of State Boards ofNursing. Katherine Thomas reported on anew NCSBN video on the complaintprocess, recent approval of the passingstandard for the Pearson test of EnglishAcademic and the release of new researchbriefs on the 2009 LPN/VN NursingKnowledge survey and the 209 LPN/VNPractice Analysis.

No action.

5.3.7. Center forNursing WorkforceStudies SelectionCommittee forHouse Bill 3961

Linda Rounds reported that the committeehas not met but will be meeting soon toreview the proposals that have beensubmitted to the committee and she willhave more to report at the October boardmeeting.

No action.

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.6. ProposedNew PositionStatementRegarding The Useof High-FidelitySimulation in Pre-Licensure NursingEducation

T h e B o a r d c o n s i d e r e d t h erecommendations of staff for a positionstatement with regard to the use ofsimulation in prelicensure nursingeducation.

The Board voted to adopt the new positionstatement with allowance for non-substantive word editing for purposes ofclarity as may be deemed necessary byBoard counsel.

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8. PROPOSEDBOARD ORDERS

8.1.1.Consideration ofAgreed Order forSteven ToddLubking, RN#733380,Previously Subjectto a TemporarySuspension OrderEntered by theEligibility andDisciplinaryCommittee on May6, 2010

The Board considered the Agreed Orderfor Steven Todd Lubking, RN #733380,Previously Subject to a TemporarySuspension Order Entered by the Eligibilityand Disciplinary Committee on May 6,2010.

Board Members Richard Gibbs, KristinBenton and Deborah Bell recusedthemselves prior to the consideration andvote on this agreed order.The Board voted to approve the followingAgreed Order:Suspend Probate. Respondent’s license ishereby suspended with said suspensionSTAYED and probated for a period of threeyears with the following agreed terms ofprobation: Within forty five days of thestay Respondent shall pay a monetary finein the amount of $500. Within one year ofthe stay Respondent shall successfullycomplete a board approved course innursing jurisprudence and ethics; and aboard approved course in sharpeningcritical thinking skills. Should Respondentchoose to practice as a nurse in TexasRespondent will provide direct patient careand practice in a hospital, nursing home, orother clinical setting under the followingstipulations for three years of employment.Respondent may work off his probationarystipulations while employed in his currentposition as nurse educator with McAllenHeart Hospital, McAllen, Texas:Respondent shall notify present/futureemployers of the board order; shall providenotification of employment; shall provideemployer reports; After the first year ofcompliance with this order, shouldRespondent choose to work in a directpatient care setting, Respondent shall havedirect supervision with employmentrestrictions for the first year of employmentas a nurse under this order, Respondentwill be considered in compliance with thisstipulation while employed as nurseeducator with McAllen Heart Hospital,McAllen, Texas; Respondent shall have in-direct supervision with employmentrestrictions for the remainder of thestipulation period; Respondent shall haveemployment restrictions for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall not practice in any critical care areafor the first year of employment under thisorder; Respondent shall not administer orhave any contact with controlled

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substances for the first year ofemployment under this order; Respondentshall abstain from the consumption ofalcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan or othersynthetic opiates, and/or the use ofcontrolled substances; Respondent shallsubmit to periodic screens for controlledsubstances and alcohol; and Respondentshall attend at least two support groupmeetings each week, one of which shall befor substance abuse and shall provideacceptable proof of such attendance.

8.4. ALJProposals forDecision

8.4.1. DocketNo. 507-10-1563,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate RN#691258, Issuedto MARYBETHVAUGHAN 8.4.1.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-10-1563 8.4.1.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-10-1563,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withoutModifications 8.4.1.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby MARYBETH

The Board considered the AdministrativeLaw Judge’s Proposal for Decision andStaff’s Recommendations for Dispositionof Docket No. 507-10-1563, IncludingAdoption of the Findings of Fact andConclusions of Law contained in theAdministrative Law Judge’s Order.

The Board voted to adopt all the Findingsof Fact and Conclusions of Law in the PFDwithout modification, and adopt the ALJ’srecommended sanction that theRespondent’s license to practice nursing inTexas be revoked.

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VAUGHAN,Docket No. 507-10-1563 8.4.1.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate RN#691258, Issuedto MARYBETHVAUGHAN 8.4.1.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate RN#691258, Issuedto MARYBETHVAUGHAN

8.4.2. DocketNo. 507-10-1615,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#158185, Issuedto MARTHA E.MALLORY 8.4.2.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-10-1615 8.4.2.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-10-1615,

The Board considered the AdministrativeLaw Judge’s Proposal for Decision andStaff’s Disposition of Docket No. 507-10-1615, Including Adoption of the Proposalfor Decision’s Findings of Fact andConc lus ions of Law wi thoutModifications.


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Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withoutModifications 8.4.2.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby MARTHA E.MALLORY, DocketNo. 507-10-1615 8.4.2.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#158185, Issuedto MARTHA E.MALLORY 8.4.2.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#158185, Issuedto MARTHA E.MALLORY

8.4.3. DocketNo. 507-10-1306,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#85077 and RN#533598, Issuedto BARBARA ANN(CURTIS) HOLLAR 8.4.3.a.Consideration ofthe Administrative

The Board considered the AdministrativeLaw Judge’s Proposal for Decision andStaff’s Recommendations for Dispositionof Docket No. 507-10-1306, IncludingAdoption of the Proposal for Decision’sFindings of Fact and Conclusions of Lawwithout Modifications.

The Board voted to adopt all the Findingsof Fact and Conclusions of Law in the PFDwith modification of a correction to thecause numbers, and adopt the ALJ’srecommended sanction that theRespondent’s licenses to practice nursingin Texas be revoked.

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Law Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-10-1306 8.4.3.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-10-1306,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withClarifications 8.4.3.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby BARBARAANN (CURTIS)HOLLAR, DocketNo. 507-10-1306 8.4.3.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#85077 and RN#533598, Issuedto BARBARA ANN(CURTIS) HOLLAR 8.4.3.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#85077 and RN#533598, Issuedto BARBARA ANN

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(CURTIS) HOLLAR

8.4.4. DocketNo. 507-10-1589,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#130635 and RN#600519, Issuedto LEILA KAYBRAWNER- JAbel 8.4.4.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-10-1589 8.4.4.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-10-1589,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withModifications 8.4.4.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby LEILA KAYBRAWNER, DocketNo. 507-10-1589 8.4.4.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#130635 and RN#600519, Issuedto LEILA KAY

The Board considered the AdministrativeLaw Judge’s Proposal for Decision andStaff’s Disposition of Docket 507-10-1589, Including Adoption of the Proposalfor Decision’s Findings of Fact andConc lus ions of Law wi thoutModifications.


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BRAWNER 8.4.4.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#130635 and RN#600519, Issuedto LEILA KAYBRAWNER

8.4.5. DocketNo. 507-10-0161,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#185605, Issuedto FRANCES C.BONDl 8.4.5.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-10-0161 8.4.5.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-10-0161,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withoutModifications 8.4.5.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby FRANCES C.BOND, Docket No.507-10-0161 8.4.5.d.Executive Session



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pursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#185605, Issuedto FRANCES C.BOND 8.4.5.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#185605, Issuedto FRANCES C.BOND

8.4.6. DocketNo. 507-09-1567,In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#155171, Issuedto BERNADINOPEDRAZA, JR. 8.4.6.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-09-1567 8.4.6.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-09-1567,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions of



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Law withModifications 8.4.6.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby BERNADINOPEDRAZA, JR.,Docket No. 507-09-1567 8.4.6.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#155171, Issuedto BERNADINOPEDRAZA, JR. 8.4.6.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter ofPermanentCertificate LVN#155171, Issuedto BERNADINOPEDRAZA, JR. 8.4.6.f. Perrequest ofRespondent:Attached copy ofthe entire hearingtranscript withadmitted exhibitsfor Docket No.507-09-1567

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POLICARPIOMEILY 8.4.7.a.Consideration ofthe AdministrativeLaw Judge’sProposal forDecision in DocketNo. 507-09-4355 8.4.7.b.Consideration ofStaff’sRecommendationsfor Disposition ofDocket No. 507-09-4355,Including Adoptionof the Proposal forDecision’sFindings of Factand Conclusions ofLaw withoutModifications 8.4.7.c.Consideration ofRecommendationby DONPOLICARPIOMEILY, Docket No.507-09-4355 8.4.7.d.Executive Sessionpursuant to551.071(1), TexasGovernment Code,to discuss pendingor contemplatedlitigation; In theMatter ofPermanentCertificate RN#722748, Issuedto DONPOLICARPIOMEILY 8.4.7.e.Convene in OpenSession toconsiderrecommendationsand take action: In the Matter of

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PermanentCertificate RN#722748, Issuedto DONPOLICARPIOMEILY

9.MISCELLANEOUS 9.1. Board Itemsof Interest forFuture BoardMeetings

The Board discussed items of interest forfuture board meetings. Several boardmembers requested information aboutproprietary schools be presented at afuture board meeting. A suggestion wasmade that the Texas WorkforceCommission could possibly provide neutralinformation on proprietary schools. TheBoard also requested follow upinformation on graduation rates fromTexas Nursing Programs.

No action.

9.2. BoardDevelopment:ManagingGenerational andCulturalDifferences:GeronimoRodriguez, JD andVice President of Diversity andCommunityOutreach at SetonFamily of Hospitals

Geronimo Rodriguez, JD and VicePresident of Diversity and CommunityOutreach at Seton Family of Hospitals dida power point presentation on ManagingGenerational and Cultural Differences.

No action.

9.3. Review ofthe BoardQuarterly MeetingEvaluation

The Board members discussed the resultsof the April board meeting quarterlyevaluation.

No action.

9.4. ExecutiveSession Pursuantto Tex. Gov’tCode Ann.§551.074 (TexasOpen MeetingsAct) Regarding

The Board met in Executive Session todiscuss the Annual PerformanceEvaluation of Katherine Thomas,Executive Director.

No action.

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Personnel Matters:AnnualPerformanceEvaluation ofKatherine Thomas,Executive Director

9.5. ExecutiveSession Pursuantto Tex. Gov’tCode Ann.§551.074 (TexasOpen MeetingsAct) RegardingPersonnel Matters:Annual Board Self-Evaluation

The Board met in Executive Session todiscuss its Annual Performance Evaluation

No action.

9.6. NCSBNDelegate AssemblyAction Items

The Board discussed the NCSBN DelegateAssembly Action Items.

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

9.7.Consideration ofProposed Datesand Topics forBoard Retreat

The Board discussed having a boardretreat.

The Board voted to hold a retreat in theSpring of 2011 and in the interim plan asocial event for October.

9.8. BoardTraining on theTexas NursingBoard MeetingApplicationSoftware

Tawnya Smith and Bill Ray providedtraining on the new Texas Nursing BoardMeeting Application Software.

No action.

ADJOURNMENT: Having completed all business as listed onthe agenda, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Linda Rounds, PhD, RN, FNP,Board President

_______________________________________Katherine A. Thomas, MN, RN,Executive Director

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