Final - Approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

INFORMAL CONFERENCES

January 13, 2011

TIME AND PLACE: The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:07 A.M., on January 13, 2011 in Training Room 2, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

AGENCY

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

STAFF PRESENT: Ann Tiller, Compliance Manager

OTHERS PRESENT: Cynthia Gaines, Adjudication Specialist

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Asha Harper, C.N.A. Applicant

Ms. Harper did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Harper.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Harper 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 be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Maria Jennelle, C.N.A. Applicant

Ms. Jennelle did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Jennelle.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Jennelle 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 be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

CONTINUED: Thelma Coles, C.N.A. 1401-101467

Ms. Coles did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Coles.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Coles 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 be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Myra Harris, C.N.A. 1401-065553

Ms. Harris appeared.

Ms. Harris 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. Harris unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Harris 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: Helen Lee Aziz, C.N.A. 1401-109532

Ms. Aziz appeared, accompanied by Philetha Garnet, R.N.

Ms. Aziz 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. Aziz unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Aziz 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: Yolander Carr, C.N.A. 1401-080463

Ms. Carr appeared, accompanied by Fred Johnson, Jr.

Ms. Carr 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. Carr unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Carr 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: Patrica Sykes, C.N.A. 1401-076434; R.M.A. 0031-001572

Ms. Sykes did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Sykes.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Sykes 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 be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

CONTINUED: Anne Berlin, C.N.A. 1401-091597

Ms. Berlin appeared.

Ms. Berlin 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. Berlin unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Berlin 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: Anika Puller, C.N.A. 1401-054323

Ms. Puller appeared, accompanied by John Edward Saunders, Jr.

Ms. Puller 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. Puller unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Puller 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 2:37 P.M.

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Ann Tiller

Compliance Manager

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