Board Meetings - 2012

Regular Meeting - January 19-20, 2012

Supplemental Agenda

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: October 2011 Board Development and October 27-28, 2011, Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA:

2.2. Continuing Education Pre-Renewal Audit Report - 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012 - MMajek
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. Report from St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas of Teach-Out Plan - JHooper
5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JWJohnston
5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report - 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012 - MMajek/KThomas
6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update - KThomas
6.2. Adoption of New 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.22, Pertaining to Special Accommodations - JAbel
6.3. Adoption of 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
6.4. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.19, Pertaining to Inactive Status - JAbel
6.5. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.6, Pertaining to Failure to Renew License - Jabel
6.6. Adoption of Rule Reviews for 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 220, 224 and 225 - 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;
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.

1.2.2. Report on 2007 Sunset Legislation that Changed Board Member Participation on Board Advisory Committees - JWJohnston

*1.3. Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2013 - 2017 - KThomas/MMajek

2. OPERATIONS

*2.1. Financial Statement - 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012 - MMajek
C *2.2. Continuing Education Pre-Renewal Audit Report - 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012 - MMajek

3. NURSING

3.1. Practice

*3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report - BCone
3.1.2. 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

*3.1.2.a. Consideration of Approval of Additional Task that May be Delegated Under 225.10(13) - MHester

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. Report from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas of Teach-Out Plan - JHooper
*3.2.5. Report on NCLEX-RN® Examination Pass Rates for 2011 and Trends - JHooper
3.2.6. Consideration of Change from Conditional Approval Status

*3.2.6.a. Kaplan College in San Antonio, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - VAyars
*3.2.6.b. Valley Grande Institute in Weslaco, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper

3.2.7. Consideration of Change of Approval Status from Full to Full with Warning

*3.2.7.a. Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - JHooper
*3.2.7.b. Howard College in Big Spring, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - VAyars
*3.2.7.c. Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell
*3.2.7.d. San Jacinto College - South in Houston, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - VAyars

3.2.8. Consideration of Change of Approval Status from Initial with Warning to Conditional

*3.2.8.a. Texas State Technical College West Texas in Brownwood, Texas - Vocational Nursing Education Program - JHooper
*3.2.8.b. University of Houston Victoria in Sugar Land, Texas - Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program - JHooper

*3.2.9. Consideration of Change of Approval Status from Full with Warning to Conditional - Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas - Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell/JHooper
*3.2.10. Consideration of Withdrawal of Approval - Cisco College in Abilene, Texas -Associate Degree Nursing Education Program - RCaldwell/JHooper
*3.2.11. Public Hearing on Proposal to Establish A New Nursing Education Program - West Coast University in Dallas, Texas - Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program - VAyars/RCaldwell

4. ENFORCEMENT

*4.1. Criminal Background Check Update - TDiggs
*4.2. Report on Enforcement's Initiative to Address Complaint Backlog - TDiggs

5. COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.1. Board Committees

C *5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JWJohnston
C *5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report - 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012 - 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
*5.2.1.b. Consideration of Request for Charge to the Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Committee to Review 22 Tex. Admin Code Chapter 221, Pertaining to Advanced Practice Nurses, and Chapter 222, Pertaining to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority - JZych

5.2.2. Nursing Practice Advisory Committee - KLHorn/MDavis/BCone
5.2.3. 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

*5.2.5.a. Consideration of Appointment of Replacement Member to the Advisory Committee on Deferred Disciplinary Action Pilot Program - JAbel

5.2.6. Task Force on Delegation - BCone/MHester/DBenbow/MBThomas
5.2.7. Task Force to Study Implications of the Growth of Texas Nursing Education Programs - MBTHomas/JHooper

*5.2.7.a. Consideration of Appointment of Members - MBThomas/JHooper

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 Initiative - MBThomas/AGreen
5.3.5. National Council of State Boards of Nursing - KThomas

5.3.5.a. Appointment of Board Members to Attend the National Council State Boards of Nursing Mid-Year Meeting, March 12-14, 2012, Chicago, IL - KBenton

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 - 217.22, Pertaining to Special Accommodations
C *6.3. Adoption of 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
C *6.4. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.9, Pertaining to Inactive Status - JAbel
C *6.5. Adoption of Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code - 217.6, Pertaining to Failure to Renew License - JAbel
C *6.6. Adoption of Rule Reviews for 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 220, 224 and 225 - LBrenton

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
*7.1.4. Update to Comparison of NCSBN Guidelines for Alternative Programs and Discipline Monitoring Programs and the TPAPN Policies - KThomas/MVDoren

7.2. Review of Position Statements

*7.2.1. Current Position Statements without Editorial Changes - DBenbow

15.4 Educational Mobility
15.5 Nurses with the Responsibility for Initiating Physician Standing Orders
15.6 Board Rules Associated with Alleged Patient "Abandonment"
15.7 The Role of LVNs & RNs in Management and/or Administration of Medications via Epidural or Intrathecal Catheter Routes
15.9 Performance of Laser Therapy by RNs or LVNs
15.10 Continuing Education: Limitations for Expanding Scope of Practice
15.11 Delegated Medical Acts
15.12 Use of American Psychiatric Associations Diagnoses by LVNs, RNs, or APRNs
15.13 Role of LVNs & RNs As School Nurses
15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Practice Setting
15.15 Board’s Jurisdiction Over Nursing Titles and Practice
15.16 Development of Nursing Education Programs
15.17 Texas Board of Nursing/ Board of Pharmacy, Joint Position Statement, Medication Error
15.19 Nurses Carrying out Orders from Pharmacists for Drug Therapy Management
15.21 Deleted 01/2005
15.22 APRNs Providing Medical Aspects of Care for Themselves or Others With Whom There is a Close Personal Relationship
15.24 Nurses Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes
15.26 Simulation in Prelicensure Nursing Education
15.27 The Licensed Vocational Nurse Scope of Practice
15.28 The Registered Nurse Scope of Practice

*7.2.2. Current Position Statements with Editorial Changes - DBenbow

15.1 Nurses Carrying Out Orders From Physician’s Assistants
15.2 Role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse in the Pronouncement of Death
15.3 LVNs Engaging in Intravenous Therapy, Venipuncture, or PICC Lines
15.8 Roles of the Nurse in Moderate Sedation
15.18 Nurses Carrying out orders from Advance Practice Registered Nurses
15.20 Registered Nurses in the Management of an Unwitnessed Arrest in a Resident in a Long Term Care Facility
15.23 The Use of Complementary Modalities by the LVN or RN
15.25 Administration of Medication & Treatments by LVNs

7.3. Report on the Attorney General 2011 Government Law and Liability Conference - KShipp/JWJohnston
*7.4. Consideration and Selection of Internal Auditor as Required by the Texas Internal Auditing Act - MMajek/LPerez/KThomas
*7.5. Convene in Closed Meeting for Deliberations and Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. - 551.088 (Texas Open Meetings Act) Consideration of Issues Regarding Licensure Examinations; and Discussion of Proposed 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - KThomas

8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS

C *8.1. Agreed Orders
Allen, Darlene Rose RN# 599000
Baeza, Joel Paul RN# 739897
Barnes, Lisa Marie RN# 670396 / LVN# 165687
Barnett, Gary Wayne RN# 528876
Basha, Sharmela Syedanwar RN# 665988
Beck, Renee Yvonne RN# 570564
Bradley, Kelly Fern LVN# 144883
Brooks, Carol Lynn LVN# 129935
Brown, Jessica Ann RN# 571205
Butcher, Cynthia C. RN# 529881
Castello, Phyllis Ann LVN# 185843
Chittum, Pauline A LVN# 53561
Cogley, Brenda May LVN# 87690
Crumpley, Lisa Renee LVN# 121142
Cullen, Melissa Dee RN# 600734
Delatorre, Kelly Dianne RN# 759723
Delrosario, Dale RN# 646568
Ferguson, Mary Helen LVN# 140030
Few, Romona S. RN# 665110
Flores, Sandra Ann RN# 696769 / LVN# 150935
Frigo, Janice Elaine RN# 547372
Funderburgh, Michele RN# 700203
Gentry, Joan Elizabeth LVN# 110449
George, Rodney W. RN# 646733
Griffitt, Sharon Lynette LVN# 205369
Hall, Jennifer Nicole RN# 730652
Hernandez-Clear, Claudia RN# 758733
Hodge, Shannon Renee LVN# 165352
Jennings, Jessica RN# 647183 / LVN# 159480
Kelsey, Jane B. LVN# 148203
Kim, Benjamin RN# 734309
King, Gwendolyn Rene RN# 660931
Lagon, Rosario N. RN# 622595
Lewis-Robinson, Charlotte RN# 637389 / LVN# 132253
Lopez, Cynthia Lee LVN# 182069
Magallanes, Carmen LVN# 119548
Mata, Audrea C. LVN# 209289
Mendez, Samuel Abel RN# 595946 / LVN# 121705
Metcalf, Angela Gale LVN# 143004
Miller, Carla Sue LVN# 121708
Nelson, Darolyn Sue LVN# 119621
Nelson, Karrie Lyn RN# 677751
Ngenge, Manli Indah LVN# 226485
Ojibway, Connie Marie RN# 783750
Ozuna, Linda RN# 583877
Pernitez, Thessa Sevilla RN# 638870
Quintanilla, Dalia LVN# 158963
Robertson-Martin, Sandra Kay RN# 554519 / LVN# 118478
Rodriguez, Teresa A. RN# 584922 / LVN# 104892
Rogers, Patricia Kay RN# 728172 / LVN# 201160
Rosado, Lourdes RN# 681908
Shirley, Elizabeth RN# 623750
Shults, Leah Renee RN# 734320
Sieck, Patricia Diann RN# 765463
Smith, Kenisha Emica LVN# 189989
Sprague, Jere Kay RN# 449616
Springer, Barbara RN# 641476
Sumba, Stella Nancy RN# 764264
Thedford, Toye RN# 651843
Tisdale, Phyllis Kirby RN# 783151
Trejo, Hugo Alberto LVN# 151811
Tyner, Tracy RN# 631039
Tyrrell, Cynthia L. RN# 541762
Vanschaick, Andrea Ceron RN# 654223
Walker-Gomez, Tyonia Marie RN# 746234 / LVN# 203427
Warren, Michael Don LVN# 158276
Weed, Tracy RN# 633014
Wilson, Tiffany Antoinette LVN# 202615

C *8.2 Deferred Agreed Orders
French, Karen Maria LVN# 158518
Joseph, Kochuthresia Pulickakunnel RN# 735521
Spencer, Meredith Anne RN# 748565

C *8.3. Reinstatement Agreed Orders
Brown, Timothy Earl RN# 666832
Haskell, David Douglas RN# 650035 / LVN# 159276
Liles, Amanda Jo LVN# 194299
Pena, Rebecca LVN# 171571
Ryder, Troy Raymond RN# 702954

C *8.4. Eligibility Agreed Orders
Acha, Lucas Boma LVN
Alvarado, Crystal RN
Benavides, Sonia Gonzalez LVN
Bolden, Barbara Ann LVN
Browning, Larry LVN
Buentello, Rocio Evangelina LVN
Daub, Denise Leann LVN
Francois, Phedra Ronnette RN
Garcia, Jorge Luis LVN
Garza, Ann Ortiz LVN# 193461 / RN
Janda, Vicki Lynn RN
Jharia, Laila S. LVN# 212629 / RN
Lopez, Paul LVN
Lumbreros, Idalia LVN
Meeks, Roxaine Patrice LVN
Metz, Christan Elaine LVN
Mireles, Martha Monica RN
Monsivais, Rosa Isela RN
Olatunji, Evon Shanae LVN
Pearson, Sarah Lynn LVN
Tusa, Bradley Michael LVN
Weisberg, Lauren Galadriel RN

8.5. ALJ Proposals for Decision

*8.5.1. Docket No. 507-11-8183, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#646663, Issued to ROBERTO A. BARELA- JAbel

8.5.1.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-8183
8.5.1.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-8183, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.1.c. Consideration of Recommendation by ROBERTO A. BARELA, Docket No. 507-11-8183
8.5.1.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#646663, Issued to ROBERTO A. BARELA
8.5.1.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#646663, Issued to ROBERTO A. BARELA

*8.5.2. Docket No. 507-12-1663, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#173551, Issued to SHEILA ANN BASQUEZ - JAbel

8.5.2.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-12-1663
8.5.2.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-12-1663, 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 SHEILA ANN BASQUEZ, Docket No. 507-12-1663
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 LVN#173551, Issued to SHEILA ANN BASQUEZ
8.5.2.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#173551, Issued to SHEILA ANN BASQUEZ

*8.5.3. Docket No. 507-10-5461, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#707919, Issued to PAULA JO DAVIS - JAbel

8.5.3.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-10-5461
8.5.3.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-10-5461, Including Remanding the Matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for Further Proceedings
8.5.3.c. Consideration of Recommendation by PAULA JO DAVIS, Docket No. 507-10-5461
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 RN#707919, Issued to PAULA JO DAVIS
8.5.3.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#707919, Issued to PAULA JO DAVIS

*8.5.4. Docket No. 507-11-3854, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#505045, Issued to TERRI L. DYE - JAbel

8.5.4.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-3854
8.5.4.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-3854, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.4.c. Consideration of Recommendation by TERRI L. DYE, Docket No. 507-11-3854
8.5.4.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#505045, Issued to TERRI L. DYE
8.5.4.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#505045, Issued to TERRI L. DYE

*8.5.5. Docket No. 507-12-1664, In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made By PEDRO GARCIA - JAbel

8.5.5.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-12-1664
8.5.5.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-12-1664, 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 PEDRO GARCIA, Docket No. 507-12-1664
8.5.5.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 PEDRO GARCIA
8.5.5.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made By PEDRO GARCIA

*8.5.6. Docket No. 507-11-5717, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#428204, Issued to ANITA M. HOUTS - JAbel

8.5.6.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5717
8.5.6.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5717, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.6.c. Consideration of Recommendation by ANITA M. HOUTS, Docket No. 507-11-5717
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 RN#428204, Issued to ANITA M. HOUTS
8.5.6.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#428204, Issued to ANITA M. HOUTS

*8.5.7. Docket No. 507-11-8064, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#229408, Issued to MICHAEL DWAYNE JOHNSON - JAbel

8.5.7.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-8064
8.5.7.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-8064, 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 MICHAEL DWAYNE JOHNSON, Docket No. 507-11-8064
8.5.7.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#229408, Issued to MICHAEL DWAYNE JOHNSON
8.5.7.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#229408, Issued to MICHAEL DWAYNE JOHNSON

*8.5.8. Docket No. 507-11-4264, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#216874, Issued to GERRAN Q. MCKENNEY - JAbel

8.5.8.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-4264
8.5.8.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-4264, 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 GERRAN Q. MCKENNEY, Docket No. 507-11-4264
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 LVN#216874, Issued to GERRAN Q. MCKENNEY
8.5.8.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#216874, Issued to GERRAN Q. MCKENNEY

*8.5.9. Docket No. 507-11-9424, In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made by LUKE A. OKOLO - JAbel

8.5.9.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-9424
8.5.9.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-9424, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Modifications
8.5.9.c. Consideration of Recommendation by LUKE A. OKOLO, Docket No. 507-11-9424
8.5.9.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 LUKE A.KOLO
8.5.9.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Order Made by LUKE A. OKOLO

*8.5.10. Docket No. 507-11-5843, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#544704, Issued to CYNTHIA OURSLER-BURKE - JAbel

8.5.10.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-5843
8.5.10.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-5843, 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 CYNTHIA OURSLER-BURKE, Docket No. 507-11-5843
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 RN#544704, Issued to CYNTHIA OURSLER-BURKE
8.5.10.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#544704, Issued to CYNTHIA OURSLER-BURKE

*8.5.11. Docket No. 507-11-4600, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#585164, Issued to BRANDIE LEE RACKLER - JAbel

8.5.11.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-4600
8.5.11.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-4600, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.11.c. Consideration of Recommendation by BRANDIE LEE RACKLER, Docket No. 507-11-4600
8.5.11.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#585164, Issued to BRANDIE LEE RACKLER
8.5.11.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#585164, Issued to BRANDIE LEE RACKLER

*8.5.12. Docket No. 507-11-8271, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#628924 and LVN#135809, Issued to KENNETH LEA SIKES - JAbel

8.5.12.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-8271
8.5.12.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-8271, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Without Modifications
8.5.12.c. Consideration of Recommendation by KENNETH LEA SIKES, Docket No. 507-11-8271
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#628924 and LVN#135809, Issued to KENNETH LEA SIKES
8.5.12.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#628924 and LVN#135809, Issued to KENNETH LEA SIKES

*8.5.13. Docket No. 507-11-7242, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#712386, Issued to KIMBERLY NICOLE SOILEAU - JAbel

8.5.13.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-11-7242
8.5.13.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-11-7242, 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 KIMBERLY NICOLE SOILEAU, Docket No. 507-11-7242
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#712386, Issued to KIMBERLY NICOLE SOILEAU
8.5.13.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#712386, Issued to KIMBERLY NICOLE SOILEAU

*8.5.14. Docket No. 507-12-0254, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#695908, Issued to CRYSTAL RAYE WAUGH - JAbel

8.5.14.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 507-12-0254
8.5.14.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 507-12-0254, 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 CRYSTAL RAYE WAUGH, Docket No. 507-12-0254
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#695908, Issued to CRYSTAL RAYE WAUGH
8.5.14.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#695908, Issued to CRYSTAL RAYE WAUGH

8.6. Default ALJ Proposals for Decision

*8.6.1. Docket No. 507-11-9431, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#129243, Issued to RITA FAYE SIMS - JAbel

8.6.1.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Order No. 4, Dismissing Case From Docket
8.6.1.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendation to Revoke Permanent Certificate LVN#129243 by Default, in Conjunction with Order No. 4, Docket No. 507-11-9431
8.6.1.c. Consideration of Recommendation by RITA FAYE SIMS, Docket No. 507-11-9431
8.6.1.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#129243, Issued to RITA FAYE SIMS
8.6.1.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#129243, Issued to RITA FAYE SIMS

*8.6.2. Docket No. 507-11-7660, In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#695182, Issued to RODOLFO PAEZ, JR. - JAbel

8.6.2.a. Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge’s Order No. 2, Dismissing Case From Docket
8.6.2.b. Consideration of Staff’s Recommendation to Revoke Permanent Certificate RN#695182 by Default, in Conjunction with Order No. 2, Docket No. 507-11-7660
8.6.2.c. Consideration of Recommendation by RODOLFO PAEZ, JR., Docket No. 507-11-7660
8.6.2.d. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#695182, Issued to RODOLFO PAEZ, JR.
8.6.2.e. Convene in Open Session to consider recommendations and take action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#695182, Issued to RODOLFO PAEZ, JR.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Board Items of Interest for Future Board Meetings
9.2. Board Development: Drug Testing for Board Disciplinary Orders and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses - LBrenton
*9.3. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation - KBenton

* - Written materials Sent from Office
** - Written materials Sent from third party
C - Item is placed on consent (no discussion of the material(s) required)