Final - Approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

INFORMAL CONFERENCES

May 29, 2014

TIME AND PLACE: The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:00 A.M., on May 29, 2014 in Hearing Room 5, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

AGENCY

SUBORDINATE: Nancy Durrett, RN, MSN

STAFF PRESENT: Jane Elliott, RN, PhD

OTHERS PRESENT: Amanda Blount

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Robert Jackson, CNA 1401-143963

Mr. Jackson appeared.

Mr. Jackson 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. Jackson unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Mr. Jackson 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: Rhonda Jones, CNA, 1401-127160

Ms. Jones appeared accompanied by Tiffany Jones, her cousin.

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

CONTINUED: William Parker, CNA 1401-143537

Mr. Parker did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Blount, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Mr. Parker.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Mr. Parker 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: Vera Butler, CNA, RMA 1401-125501/0031-002983

Ms. Butler appeared accompanied by Hope Overton, her daughter and Janet Wheeler, her cousin.

Ms. Butler 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. Butler unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Butler 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: Sharquita Baker, CNA 1401-109920

Ms. Baker appeared.

Ms. Baker 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. Baker unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Baker 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: Rebecca Hale, CNA 1401-120864

Ms. Hale appeared.

Ms. Hale 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. Hake unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Hale 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: Shirley Cobbs, CNA 1401-102318

Ms. Cobbs appeared.

Ms. Cobbs 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. Cobbs unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Cobbs 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: Carlisa Cosby, CNA 1401-148962

Ms. Cosby did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Blount, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Cosby.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Cosby 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: Elixabeth Powell, CNA 1401-067082

Ms. Powell appeared accompanied by Ronnie Reaves, her attorney.

Ms. Powell 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. Powell unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Powell 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 2:30 P.M.

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Jane Elliott, RN, PhD

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