Final - approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

INFORMAL CONFERENCES

December 10, 2007

TIME AND PLACE:The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:00 A.M., inConference Room 3, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201,Richmond, Virginia.

AGENCY

SUBORDINATE:Nancy Durrett, R.N., M.S.N.

STAFF PRESENT:Jane Elliot, R.N., Ph.D., Discipline Staff Assistant

Peter Opper, Senior Adjudication Analyst

OTHERS PRESENT:Tonya Jones – Compliance for Bryort

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Miranda Nunnally, L.P.N., 0002-076302

Ms.Nunnallyappeared, accompanied byDawn France and Martha Ann Spriull, HPIP

Ms. Smith was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her

Within ninety days

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Nunnally unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her in received from Ms. Nunnally within such time. If service of the order ismade by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Florence Stewardson, L.P.N., 0002-056213

Ms. Stewardson appeared, accompanied by Martha Ann Spriull and her fiancé, Mr. Oh

Ms. Stewardson was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Stewardson unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Stewardson within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

CONTINUED:Tony Weaver, R.N., 0001-059169

Mr. Weaver appeared, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Weaver

Mr. Weaver was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to him within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Mr. Weaver unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Mr. Weaverwithin such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Rosemary Jenkins, R.N., 0001-170076

Ms. Jenkins appeared accompanied by her attorney, Reginald Barley .

Ms. Jenkins was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Jenkins unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Jenkins within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Jonathan Meadwell, L.P.N., 0002-066156

Mr. Meadwellappeared, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Meadwell

Mr. Meadwell was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to him within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Mr. Meadwell unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Mr. Meadwell within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Robert Wooding, R.N., 0001-190692

Mr. Wooding appeared.

Mr. Wooding was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to him within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Mr. Wooding unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Mr. Wooding within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Jennifer Bryant, R.N., 0001-175195

Ms. Bryant appeared.

Ms. Bryant was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Bryant unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Ms. Bryant within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

ADJOURNMENT:The conferences were concluded at 3:00 P.M.

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Gloria D. Mitchell, R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A.

Deputy Executive Director, Discipline

Final - approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

December 10, 2007

TIME AND PLACE:The meeting of the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing was convened at 9:05 A.M., in Hearing Room 2, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

MEMBERS PRESENT:Patricia Lane, R.N., Chairperson

Evelyn Lindsay, L.P.N.

STAFF PRESENT:Jodi P. Power, R.N., J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Nurse Aide Registry Manager

OTHERS PRESENT:Tammie Jones, Adjudication Specialist

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Kari L. Hughes, C.N.A., 1401-110959

Ms. Hughes appeared.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 9:40 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Hughes. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 10:00 A.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Kari Hughes with a finding of neglect based on a single incident.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Hughes unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Hughes within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Belinda Stith, C.N.A., Reinstatement 1401-077294, and L.P.N Applicant.

Ms. Stith appeared.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 11:10 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Stith. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 11:50 A.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Belinda Stith and require a monetary penalty of $200 to be paid within 30 days of the order becoming final. Further, Ms. Lindsay moved to reinstate the certificate of Belinda Stith to practice as a CNA and issue an unrestricted certificate, contingent upon the Board receiving the $200 monetary penalty.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Stith unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Stith within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Kimberly R. Knerler, C.N.A., 1401-048428

Ms. Knerler appeared accompanied by her father, Bob Knerler.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 12:55 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Knerler. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 1:15 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Kimberly Knerler.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Knerler unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Knerler within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Diane McBride, C.N.A. 1401-056534

Ms. McBride appeared, accompanied by James Bristow.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 3:08 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. McBride. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 3:35 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Diane McBride with a finding of neglect.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. McBride unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. McBride within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Sundukoh Marrah, C.N.A. 1401-114795

Ms. Marrah appeared, accompanied by her husband, Soku Koroma and her pastor, Reverend Dr. Kuni-Kyeremeh.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 4:25 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Marrah. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 4:35 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to close the case and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence of a violation of the Nurse Practice Act or Board of Nursing regulations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED:Alma Bradley, C.N.A. 1401-098756

Ms. Bradley appeared.

Alma Robertson, C.N.A. 1401-006198

Ms. Robertson appeared.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 6:20 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Bradley and Ms. Robertson. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Ms. Power and Ms. Jones attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 6:28 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to close the case regarding Alma Bradley and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.

Ms. Lindsay moved to close the case regarding Alma Robertson and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:The Board adjourned at 6:30 P.M.

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Jodi P. Power, R.N., J.D.

Deputy Executive Director, Nurse Aide Registry Manager

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