Board Meetings - 2011

Regular Meeting - October 27-28, 2011

The Board's agendas, minutes and materials are available in Adobe Acrobat format. The Regular Board Meeting minutes are available for review in the next regular meetings agenda.

CALL TO ORDER - 8:30 a.m.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: July 20, 2011 Board Development and July 21-22, 2011, Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA:

2.1. Financial Statement - 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2011 - MMajek
2.2. Continuing Education Pre-Renewal Audit Report - 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2011 - MMajek
3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report - BCone
3.2.1. Status Report on Inquiries, Proposals, and Approval Status of New Nursing Education Programs - MBThomas/JHooper
3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions - MBThomas/JHooper
3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs - RCaldwell
3.2.4. St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - Teach Out Report - JHooper
3.2.5. Notification of Closure of Nursing Education Program - Childress Regional Medical Center in Childress, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell
3.2.6. Report of Joint Survey Visit to Galen College of Nursing in San Antonio, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper
3.2.7. Report of Pilot Paper Audit Survey in Lieu of Site Visit - Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper/VAyars/RCaldwell
5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JWJohnston
5.1.2. Strategic Planning - 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2011 - MMajek/KThomas
6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update - KThomas
6.2. Adoption of New 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.21, Pertaining to Remedial Education Course Providers and Remedial Education Courses and Related Amendments to - 223.1, Pertaining to Fees - JAbel
6.3. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 223.1, Pertaining to Fees - Jabel
6.4. Adoption of Rule Reviews for 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 211, 217, 219, and 223 - LBrenton
7.1.1. TPAPN Quarterly Report
8.1. Agreed Orders
8.2. Deferred Agreed Orders
8.3. Reinstatement Agreed Orders
8.4. Eligibility Agreed Orders

1. ADMINISTRATION

*1.1. Executive Director’s Report - KThomas
1.2. Legal - JWJohnston

*1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation: Executive Session pursuant to - 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation in the Matters of:
Amy Bagley Krenek and Victor Lara vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-08-002763; In the 419th Judicial District, Travis County, TX;
Amy Bagley Krenek RN, vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001195; In the 419th Judicial District, Travis County, TX;
Texas Board of Nursing vs. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-09-003960; In the 353rd Judicial District, Travis County, TX;
Brian Zalesky vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004403; In the 250th Judicial District, Travis County, TX;
Ex Parte Brian Zalesky, Cause No. D-1-EX-09-000516, 427th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas;
Bonafacio Espinoza vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. 219-05095-2009; In the 219th Judicial District, Collin County, TX;
Bernardino Pedraza, Jr. vs. Texas State Board of Nursing, Cause No. C-2541-10-B; In the 93rd Judicial District, Hidalgo County, TX;
Emmanuel Uko Akpan vs. Texas State Board of Nursing, Katherine A. Thomas, Judge Sarah G. Ramos, Lance R. Brenton, James S. Smelser, Jena Abel and Individual Board Members; United States District Court - Western District, Austin Division; Case No. A10-CA-669LY;

*1.3. Presentation of Fiscal Year 2011 Trend Data - KThomas

2. OPERATIONS

3. NURSING

3.1. Practice

C *3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report - BCone

3.2. Education

C *3.2.1. Status Report on Inquiries, Proposals, and Approval Status of New Nursing Education Programs - MBThomas/JHooper
C *3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions - MBThomas/JHooper
C *3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs - RCaldwell
C *3.2.4. St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - Teach Out Report - JHooper
C *3.2.5. Notification of Closure of Nursing Education Program - Childress Regional Medical Center in Childress, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell
C *3.2.6. Report of Joint Survey Visit to Galen College of Nursing in San Antonio, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper
C *3.2.7. Report of Pilot Paper Audit Survey in Lieu of Site Visit - Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper/VAyars/RCaldwell
*3.2.8. Consideration of Change of Approval Status from Conditional to Full Approval - West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas - Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program - VAyars
*3.2.9. Report of Joint Survey Visit and Status of Programs - Dallas Nursing Institute in Dallas, Texas - Vocational and Professional Nursing Education Programs - RCaldwell
3.2.10. Public Hearings on Proposals to Establish New Nursing Educational Programs

*3.2.10.a. Sanford-Brown College in Dallas, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - VAyars/RCaldwell
*3.2.10.b. Bell Tech Career Institute in Houston, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell/JHooper

*3.2.11. Consideration of Partial Refund of the Application Fee for A New Nursing Program Proposal - JHooper/MBThomas
*3.2.12. Feedback from Constituents Related to the Need for Additional Programs Across Texas - JHooper/MBThomas

4. ENFORCEMENT

*4.1. Criminal Background Check Update - TDiggs

5. COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.1. Board Committees

C *5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JWJohnston
C *5.1.2. Strategic Planning - 4TH Quarter, Fiscal Year 2011 - MMajek/KThomas
5.1.3. Development and Evaluation - RGibbs

5.2. Advisory Committees/Task Forces

5.2.1. Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Committee - JZych

*5.2.1.a. Consideration of Appointment of a New Committee Member - JZych

5.2.2. Nursing Practice Advisory Committee - KLHorn/MDavis/BCone
5.2.3. Advisory Committee on Education - KBenton/VAyars

*5.2.3.a. Consideration of Request for Charges to the Advisory Committee on Education - KBenton/VAyars
*5.2.3.b. Consideration of Appointment of Members to the Advisory Committee on Education - KBenton/VAyars

5.2.4. Advisory Committee on Licensure, Eligibility and Discipline - TCowen/DBell/JWJohnston/JAbel
5.2.5. Advisory Committee on Deferred Disciplinary Action Pilot Program - JWJohnston/JAbel
5.2.6. Task Force on Delegation - BCone/MHester/DBenbow/MBThomas

*5.2.6.a. Consideration of Appointment of Members to the Task Force on Delegation - BCone/MHester/DBenbow/MBThomas

5.3. Collaboration with Outside Agencies/Stakeholders

5.3.1. Statewide Health Coordinating Council Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Advisory Committee - KThomas
5.3.2. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Updates - MBThomas
*5.3.3. Taxonomy of Error Root Cause Analysis of Practice Responsibilities (TERCAP) - MBThomas
5.3.4. Texas Team Report, Robert Wood Johnson Nursing Education Capacity Expansion - MBThomas
5.3.5. National Council of State Boards of Nursing - KThomas

*5.3.5.a. Report of the NCSBN 2011 Delegate Assembly and Annual Meeting

OPEN FORUM: Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

6. OLD BUSINESS

C *6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update - KThomas
C *6.2. Adoption of New 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.21, Pertaining to Remedial Education Course Providers and Remedial Education Courses and Related Amendments to - 223.1, Pertaining to Fees - JAbel
C *6.3. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 223.1, Pertaining to Fees - JAbel
C *6.4. Adoption of Rule Reviews for 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 211, 217, 219, and 223 - LBrenton
*6.5. Report on Implementation of the Department of Aging and Disability and Texas Board of Nursing Memorandum of Understanding Pertaining to SB 1857, 82ND Texas Legislature - MHester
*6.6. Review of Frequently Asked Questions on Position Statement 15.27, The LVN Scope of Practice and 15.28, The RN Scope of Practice - MHester
*6.7. Consideration of Findings and Implications of the Commitment to Ongoing Regualtion Excellence Report (CORE) for 2010 - KThomas

7. NEW BUSINESS

7.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)

C **7.1.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Quarterly Report - MVanDoren
7.1.2. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Advisory Committee - DBenbow
*7.1.3. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Third Party Referral Report - TDiggs

*7.2. Consideration of Request to Establish a Task Force to Study Implications of the Growth of Texas Nursing Education Programs - MBThomas/JHooper
*7.3. Consideration of Developmental Disability Nurses Certification Approval - DBenbow
*7.4. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.5, Pertaining to Temporary License and Endorsement and - 217.6, Pertaining to Failure to Renew License - JAbel
*7.5. Consideration of New 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.22, Pertaining to Special Accomodations - JAbel
*7.6. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.9, Pertaining to Inactive Status - JAbel
*7.7. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.19, Pertaining to Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review and Whistleblower Protections and - 217.20, Pertaining to Safe Harbor Peer Review and Whistleblower Protections - JAbel
*7.8. Consideration of Changing Board Policy Permitting Individuals to Appear Before the Board Prior to a Decision on a Proposal For Decision and Consideration of Related Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 213.23(d), Pertaining to Decisions of the Board - JAbel
7.9. Status Report on Providers for Continuing Nurse Education Offerings for LVNs - BCone

8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS

C *8.1. Agreed Orders
Abidde, M. Betty RN# 572356 / LVN# 133001
Abramson, David Spence RN# 710901
Aldridge, Brittni Kay RN# 782191 / LVN# 199897
Anderson, Elizabeth Ann LVN# 192149
Baggs, Brenda RN# 653074
Baker, Eileen T. RN# 254696 / LVN# 29356
Bemister, Selma S. RN# 667484
Benavidez IV, Casimiro LVN# 213487
Black, Karen Dee RN# 523884
Blakesley, Debbora RN# 772581
Bond, Carole Ann RN# 616600
Bond, Tammy J. RN# 617268
Branch, Pattie June LVN# 149986
Brunett, Lizabeth Ann LVN# 190361
Burns, Sarah Nichelle RN# 751384
Bush, James Michael RN# 604549
Carney, Eileen LVN# 207157
Castillo, Laurie Kristina LVN# 214220
Chapman, Cheryl Denean LVN# 179542
Chavez, Maria Elena RN# 725690 / LVN# 181001
Corley, Tamera Jean LVN# 175777
Crouch, Brandy Michelle RN# 789535
Davenport, Paula Audra LVN# 114738
Davidson, Suzanne Farrar RN# 551267
Davies, Katrina Dawn MSR New Mexico RN# 69354
Dunbar, Thomas Emory RN# 582217
Duncan, Angela Dawn LVN# 204938
Ewing, Edythe Marion RN# 558636 & LVN# 72718
Fincannon, Natalie Suzanne LVN# 178331
Fortuna, Mayra Yvette RN# 774225
Frank, Glenda Stinnett RN# 716808
Gamez, Roberto LVN# 211499
Garcia, Rubin Cruz LVN# 185320
Gehlhaar, Tiffany RN# 646744
Haastrup, Isaac Adekunle LVN# 222814
Hinds, Ramona M. LVN# 217419
Hoelscher, Margie L. RN# 540534
Holliday, Melvin Lee RN# 676186 / LVN# 168354
Jackson, Ellis Cornelius LVN# 176285
Johnson, Jennifer Amanda LVN# 218515
Jones, Marklin M. RN# 250068
Laduque, Shelley Leann RN# 608133 / LVN# 129613
Lander, Lenee RN# 626306
Levan, William RN# 710588 / LVN# 180604
Lewis, Edith Alexander LVN# 97921
Markel, Connie Lee RN# 705784 / LVN# 186227
Martinez, Stacy Lee LVN# 219363
Meaderis, Antoinette RN# 695375
Moore, Perry William RN# 583686
Myles, Darrell Derwin LVN# 160786
Olivier, Bernadette Nicole RN# 585226 / APN Nurse Mid-Wife
Oommen, Netra Sabu RN# 758587
Plank, Amber D. RN# 648980
Prasek, Jessica Marie RN# 789619
Quintanilla, Mauro Federico LVN# 152522
Rios, Aidee LVN# 214139
Rodriguez, Lucille LVN# 144686
Sandoval, Omar Emilio RN# 708307
Smith, Rashel Bownds LVN# 209431
Smith, Rebecca Fields RN# 706953
Spears, Ronald Edward RN# 589991
Starin, Paula Jo RN# 500724
Straley, Amy Michelle RN# 688202
Te, Hiyasmin RN# 627579
Tijerina, Crystal D. LVN# 194789
Tootoo, Karen Marie RN# 579881
Valmana, Henry RN# 649022
Vela, Martha Leal RN# 590147
Watson, Charolette Elaine LVN# 80768
Williamson, Cary RN# 651358
Winston, James H. RN# 256870
Wright, Theresa A. RN# 500860
Young, Amanda Rebekah RN# 765618

C *8.2 Deferred Agreed Orders
Blount, Arin Mckenzi RN# 750215 / LVN# 202085
Slatton, Krystal Ayn LVN# 202597
Walter, Lori A. RN# 774981
Webber, Sheila R. RN# 544996
Wilcox, Sara S. RN# 249480

C *8.3. Reinstatement Agreed Orders
Dunn, Billie Jean LVN# 192287
Galvan (Fry), Stephanie Tylene RN# 631080
Haggard, Kimie Gale (Warren) LVN# 188904
Leal, Angela Dawn LVN# 166627
Martinez, Denise Michelle LVN# 116301
Ortegon, Jose Arturo LVN# 159380
Ransom, Janet Avent LVN# 111095

C *8.4. Eligibility Agreed Orders
Brown, Dorothy Elizabeth LVN
Caballero, Candice Marie RN
Carpenter, Dianne Bass LVN
Colchado, Cynthia Noemi RN
Cook, Amanda Sandra Olivas LVN# 214802 / RN
Cothran, Katrina Verdette LVN
Deleon, Jessica Bolado LVN
Dorsey, Peggy Ann LVN
Garcia, Audrey Rebecca RN
Gonzalez, David Anthony RN
Haynes, Franchon LVN
Hosaka, Caryn Miriam RN
Jennings-Allen, Gale Denise LVN
Lamb, Makeba Danielle LVN
May, Sherayne Ayres RN
Mize, Tara Le-Ann LVN
Nguyen, Diana LVN# 231829 / RN
Parvin, Rickey Shane LVN
Portier, Deven Michelle LVN
Potts, Heather Dianne LVN
Raz, Falon Jennifer LVN
Rounsaville, Heidi Anne RN
Simmons, Taylor RN
Sims, Cory Tod RN
Svenningsen, Celinda LVN
Trevino, Beatrice LVN

8.5. ALJ Proposals for Decision

*8.5.1. Docket No. 507-11-3807, In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order and Application for Initial Licensure Made By BRENDA ANN BARRAZA - JAbel

8.5.1.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3807
8.5.1.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-3807, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.1.c. Consideration of Recommendation by BRENDA ANN BARRAZA, Docket No. 507-11-3807
8.5.1.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order and Application for Initial Licensure Made By BRENDA ANN BARRAZA
8.5.1.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order and Application for Initial Licensure Made By BRENDA ANN BARRAZA

*8.5.2. Docket No. 507-11-2565, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 534457 and LVN#105866, Issued to THERESSIA L. (RADWAY) BUFFORD - JAbel

8.5.2.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-2565
8.5.2.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-2565, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.2.c. Consideration of Recommendation by THERESSIA L. (RADWAY) BUFFORD, Docket No. 507-11-2565
8.5.2.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 534457 and LVN#105866, Issued to THERESSIA L. (RADWAY) BUFFORD
8.5.2.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 534457 and LVN#105866, Issued to THERESSIA L. (RADWAY) BUFFORD

*8.5.3. Docket No. 507-11-3799, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#133636, Issued to BELEN COLORADO - JAbel

8.5.3.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3799
8.5.3.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-3799, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.3.c. Consideration of Recommendation by BELEN COLORADO, Docket No. 507-11-3799
8.5.3.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#133636, Issued to BELEN COLORADO
8.5.3.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#133636, Issued to BELEN COLORADO

*8.5.4. Docket No. 507-11-3806, In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made By JUAN CHAVEZ DOMINGUEZ - JAbel

8.5.4.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3806
8.5.4.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-3806, Including Remanding the Matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for Further Proceedings
8.5.4.c. Consideration of Recommendation by JUAN CHAVEZ DOMINGUEZ, Docket No. 507-11-3806
8.5.4.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made By JUAN CHAVEZ DOMINGUEZ
8.5.4.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made By JUAN CHAVEZ DOMINGUEZ

*8.5.5. Docket No. 507-11-5905, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170394, Issued to FLOYD JOSEPH DETIVEAUX - JAbel

8.5.5.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5905
8.5.5.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5905, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.5.c. Consideration of Recommendation by FLOYD JOSEPH DETIVEAUX, Docket No. 507-11-5905
8.5.5.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170394, Issued to FLOYD JOSEPH DETIVEAUX
8.5.5.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170394, Issued to FLOYD JOSEPH DETIVEAUX

*8.5.6. Docket No. 507-11-6588, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120339, Issued to GLENDA SUE DUNN - JAbel

8.5.6.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-6588
8.5.6.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-6588, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.6.c. Consideration of Recommendation by GLENDA SUE DUNN, Docket No. 507-11-6588
8.5.6.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120339, Issued to GLENDA SUE DUNN
8.5.6.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120339, Issued to GLENDA SUE DUNN

*8.5.7. Docket No. 507-11-4371, In the Matter of Petition for Reinstatement Made By BONIFACIO ESPINOSA - JAbel

8.5.7.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-4371
8.5.7.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-4371, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.7.c. Consideration of Recommendation by BONIFACIO ESPINOSA, Docket No. 507-11-4371
8.5.7.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Petition for Reinstatement Made By BONIFACIO ESPINOSA
8.5.7.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Petition for Reinstatement Made By BONIFACIO ESPINOSA

*8.5.8. Docket No. 507-11-4710, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#703920, Issued to KELLY MICHELLE FREEMAN - JAbel

8.5.8.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-4710
8.5.8.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-4710, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.8.c. Consideration of Recommendation by KELLY MICHELLE FREEMAN, Docket No. 507-11-4710
8.5.8.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#703920, Issued to KELLY MICHELLE FREEMAN
8.5.8.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#703920, Issued to KELLY MICHELLE FREEMAN

*8.5.9. Docket No. 507-11-6952, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#664308, Issued to LEATTTA JEAN GUILLORY - JAbel

8.5.9.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-6952
8.5.9.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-6952, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.9.c. Consideration of Recommendation by LEATTTA JEAN GUILLORY, Docket No. 507-11-6952
8.5.9.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#664308, Issued to LEATTTA JEAN GUILLORY
8.5.9.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#664308, Issued to LEATTTA JEAN GUILLORY

*8.5.10. Docket No. 507-11-5123, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170015, Issued to KEVIN TODD JORDAN - JAbel

8.5.10.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5123
8.5.10.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5123, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.10.c. Consideration of Recommendation by KEVIN TODD JORDAN, Docket No. 507-11-5123
8.5.10.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170015, Issued to KEVIN TODD JORDAN
8.5.10.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#170015, Issued to KEVIN TODD JORDAN

*8.5.11. Docket No. 507-11-5514, In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CRAIG SCOTT LEWIS - JAbel

8.5.11.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5514
8.5.11.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5514, Including Remanding the Matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for Further Proceedings
8.5.11.c. Consideration of Recommendation by CRAIG SCOTT LEWIS, Docket No. 507-11-5514
8.5.11.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CRAIG SCOTT LEWIS
8.5.11.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CRAIG SCOTT LEWIS

*8.5.12. Docket No. 507-11-3081, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#780328, Issued to WINNIE EBELE OBIGBO - JAbel

8.5.12.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3081
8.5.12.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-3081, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.12.c. Consideration of Recommendation by WINNIE EBELE OBIGBO, Docket No. 507-11-3081
8.5.12.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#780328, Issued to WINNIE EBELE OBIGBO
8.5.12.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#780328, Issued to WINNIE EBELE OBIGBO

*8.5.13. Docket No. 507-11-5125, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#720476, Issued to RICHARD ARLEN OLIVEIRA - JAbel

8.5.13.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5125
8.5.13.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5125, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.13.c. Consideration of Recommendation by RICHARD ARLEN OLIVEIRA, Docket No. 507-11-5125
8.5.13.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#720476, Issued to RICHARD ARLEN OLIVEIRA
8.5.13.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#720476, Issued to RICHARD ARLEN OLIVEIRA

*8.5.14. Docket No. 507-11-2456, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 584035 and LVN#112356, Issued to VALERIE GALE PORTER - JAbel

8.5.14.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-2456
8.5.14.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-2456, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.14.c. Consideration of Recommendation by VALERIE GALE PORTER, Docket No. 507-11-2456
8.5.14.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 584035 and LVN#112356, Issued to VALERIE GALE PORTER
8.5.14.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN# 584035 and LVN#112356, Issued to VALERIE GALE PORTER

*8.5.15. Docket No. 507-11-5126, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120653, Issued to GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ - JAbel

8.5.15.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5126
8.5.15.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5126, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.15.c. Consideration of Recommendation by GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ, Docket No. 507-11-5126
8.5.15.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120653, Issued to GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ
8.5.15.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#120653, Issued to GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ

*8.5.16. Docket No. 507-11-2200, In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CHRISTOPHER EBERE RUBEN - JAbel

8.5.16.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-2200
8.5.16.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-2200, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.16.c. Consideration of Recommendation by CHRISTOPHER EBERE RUBEN, Docket No. 507-11-2200
8.5.16.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CHRISTOPHER EBERE RUBEN
8.5.16.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Application for Initial Licensure Made By CHRISTOPHER EBERE RUBEN

*8.5.17. Docket No. 507-11-3752, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#126539, Issued to EVELYN EUGENE SCALES - JAbel

8.5.17.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3752
8.5.17.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No.507-11-3752, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.17.c. Consideration of Recommendation by EVELYN EUGENE SCALES, Docket No. 507-11-3752
8.5.17.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#126539, Issued to EVELYN EUGENE SCALES
8.5.17.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#126539, Issued to EVELYN EUGENE SCALES

*8.5.18. Docket No. 507-11-2062, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#175744 and Multistate Compact Privilege Associated with Arkansas Vocational Nurse License Number L38977, Issued to SANDY KAY THOMAS - JAbel

8.5.18.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-2062
8.5.18.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-2062, Including Discussion and Consideration of Settlement Offer Made By SANDY KAY THOMAS
8.5.18.c. Consideration of Recommendation by SANDY KAY THOMAS, Docket No. 507-11-2062
8.5.18.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#175744 and Multistate Compact Privilege Associated with Arkansas Vocational Nurse License Number L38977, Issued to SANDY KAY THOMAS
8.5.18.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#175744 and Multistate Compact Privilege Associated with Arkansas Vocational Nurse License Number L38977, Issued to SANDY KAY THOMAS

*8.5.19. Docket No. 507-11-4265, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169393, Issued to PAUL ZAVALA - JAbel

8.5.19.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-4265
8.5.19.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-4265, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.19.c. Consideration of Recommendation by PAUL ZAVALA, Docket No. 507-11-4265
8.5.19.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169393, Issued to PAUL ZAVALA
8.5.19.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169393, Issued to PAUL ZAVALA

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Board Items of Interest for Future Board Meetings
9.2. Board Development: Staff Presentation of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Capstone Project: Data Analysis of Texas RNs with Multiple Disciplinary Actions - MHester
*9.3. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation - KBenton
*9.4. Board Meeting, Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting and Informal Conference Dates for 2012
9.5. Appointment of Board Members for Informal Conferences for 2012 - KBenton
*9.6. Appointment of Board Members to BON Committees for 2012 - KBenton

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