Final - Approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

INFORMAL CONFERENCES

August 5, 2009

TIME AND PLACE: The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:10 A.M., on August 5, 2009 in Board Room 1, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

AGENCY

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

STAFF PRESENT: Ann Tiller, Compliance Manager

Anne Joseph, Deputy Director, Administrative Proceedings Division

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Dawn Pittman, C.N.A. 1401-125970

Ms. Pittman appeared.

Ms. Pittman 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. Pittman unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Pittman 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: Lisa Helton, C.N.A. 1401-118828

Ms. Helton appeared.

Ms. Helton 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. Helton unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Helton 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: Carmen Porter, C.N.A. 1401-114779

Ms. Porter did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Joseph, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Porter.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Porter 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: Rosalee Ricks, C.N.A. 1401-059970

Ms. Ricks appeared.

Ms. Ricks 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. Ricks unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Ricks 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: Pamela Hilliard, C.N.A. 1401-040866

Ms. Hilliard did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Joseph, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Hilliard.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Hilliard 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: Courtney Jones, C.N.A. 1401-102145

Ms. Jones appeared, accompanied by her mother, Corliss Jones.

Ms. Jones 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. Jones unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Jones 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: Laura Walton, C.N.A. 1401-124630

Ms. Walton appeared, accompanied by her daughter, Crystal Walton.

Ms. Walton 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. Walton unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Walton 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: Patrice Smith, C.N.A. 1401-122427

Ms. Smith appeared.

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. Smith unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Smith 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: Victoria Cobb, R.N. Applicant

Ms. Cobb appeared, accompanied by her sister, Frances Eye; and Janice Disse, Department of Social Services.

Ms. Cobb 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. Cobb unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Cobb 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 3:35 P.M.

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Ann Tiller

Compliance Manager

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