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Regular Meeting - October 26-27, 2017

Agenda

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CALL TO ORDER - 8:30 am
REVIEW OF AGENDA pdf
REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: July 20-21, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA:

OPEN FORUM: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 1:30pm to 2:00pm

CONSENT AGENDA:

  • 1.2.1 *Update of Pending Litigation in the Matters of:
    • Ex Parte Brian Zalesky, Cause No. D-1-EX-09-000516, 427th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas;
      Stanley Payne, Plaintiff, vs. Texas Board of Nurse Examiners a/k/a Texas Board of Nursing, Defendant, Cause
      No. D-1-GN-12-003072, in the 126th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas;
    • Davina Danielle Moore vs. Texas Board of Nursing, D-1-GN-14-002109, In the 126th District Court, Travis
      County, Texas;
    • Amy Jeanette Banda vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-005691; In the 98th Judicial District,
      Travis County, Texas;
    • Thai Lashel Ramsey v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-003512, In the 126th Judicial District,
      Travis County, Texas; and
    • Nancy Nichols, v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. 68809A, in the District Court, Randall County, Texas.
      The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to §551.071(1), Texas
      Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these Matters.
    • The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to §551.071(1), Texas
      Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these Matters
  • 2.1. Financial Statement - 4th Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 - MMajek/LPerez
  • 3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report - LLaws
  • 3.2.1. Status Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Active and Potential Proposals - JHooper
  • 3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions - JHooper
  • 3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs - SLee
  • 3.2.4. Consideration of Reports of Survey Visits
  • 3.2.5. Consideration of Change in Approval Status from Conditional to Full Approval
  • 3.2.6. Consideration of Summary of Self-Study Reports for Professional Nursing Education Programs for the 2016
    NCLEX-RN® Examination Year
    – JHooper
  • 4.1. Criminal Background Check Update - TDiggs
  • 4.2. Complaint Status Report - TDiggs
  • 5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee - JWJohnston
  • 5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 3RD Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 - MMajek/KThomas
  • 6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update - KThomas
  • 7.1 Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)
  • 8.1. Agreed Orders
  • 8.2. Agreed Orders - KSTAR Program
  • 8.3. Deferred Agreed Orders
  • 8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders
  • 8.5. Eligibility Agreed Orders
  • 8.7. Default ALJ Proposals for Decision
    • 8.7.1. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 221064, Issued to CHRISTINA CANO
      BRISENO, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3643 - JAbel
    • 8.7.2. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 314368, Issued to JACOB CANNON,
      SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4527- JAbel
    • 8.7.3. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#879952, Issued to CARL JOHN CONTI,
      SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3265- JAbel
    • 8.7.4. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169892, Issued to NICOLE LYNN
      HODGSON, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4021- JAbel
    • 8.7.5. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#85530, Issued to PHYLLIS ANNETTE
      HUEY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2714- JAbel
    • 8.7.6. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#731544, Issued to BENJAMIN KY
      HUNTER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4583 – JAbel (PClapp/APEdwards/KLHorn)
    • 8.7.7. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#641972, Issued to PATRICIA LEWIS,
      SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3136- JAbel
    • 8.7.8. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#838831, Issued to BRITTNEY MARIE
      MEYERS, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2778- JAbel
    • 8.7.9. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#302509, Issued to MELISSA ROBERTS
      RAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4358- JAbel
    • 8.7.10. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements, if
      any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#697964 and LVN#176357, Issued to
      DENNY RAY WANNER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3644- JAbel


1. ADMINISTRATION

  • *1.1. Executive Director’s Report - KThomas
  • 1.2. Legal - JWJohnston
    • Ex Parte Brian Zalesky, Cause No. D-1-EX-09-000516, 427th Judicial District Court, Travis
      County, Texas;
    • Stanley Payne, Plaintiff, vs. Texas Board of Nurse Examiners a/k/a Texas Board of Nursing,
      Defendant, Cause No. D-1-GN-12-003072, in the 126th Judicial District Court, Travis County,
      Texas;
    • Davina Danielle Moore vs. Texas Board of Nursing, D-1-GN-14-002109, In the 126th District
      Court, Travis County, Texas;
    • Amy Jeanette Banda vs. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-005691; In the 98th
      Judicial District, Travis County, Texas;
    • Thai Lashel Ramsey v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-003512, In the 126th
      Judicial District, Travis County, Texas; and
    • Nancy Nichols, v. Texas Board of Nursing, Cause No. 68809A, in the District Court, Randall
      County, Texas.
    • The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to
      §551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these
      Matters.
  • 1.3. Legislative Update – KThomas/BHolter

2. OPERATIONS

3. NURSING

4. ENFORCEMENT

5. COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • 5.1. Board Committees
  • 5.2. Advisory Committees/Task Forces
  • 5.3. Collaboration with Outside Agencies/Stakeholders
    • Statewide Health Coordinating Council Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Advisory
      Committee - KThomas
    • 5.3.2. Updates Related to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Workforce
      Commission, and the Texas Education Agency – KBenton/JHooper
    • 5.3.3. National Council of State Boards of Nursing - Taxonomy of Error Root Cause Analysis of
      Practice Responsibility (TERCAP) - SCaddell
    • 5.3.4. Texas Team Report - Robert Wood Johnson Initiative - SLee
    • 5.3.5. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
    • 5.3.6. Texas Health and Human Services Commission Individuals with Intellectual and
      Developmental Disabilities Stakeholder Workgroup on Nursing Scope of Practice-
      NAlmasy/KBenton/SCropley
    • 5.3.7. Texas Health and Human Services Commission e-Health Advisory Committee - SCropley

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS

  • C *8.1. Agreed Orders
    • Adeniran, Adeyemi Lawrence LVN# 304314
      Anyasinti, Theodora Nneka LVN# 188481
      Askins, Jynsea Linea LVN# 333825
      Austin, Stephanie RN# 788322/ LVN# 193200
      Barnes, Lindsey Katherine RN# 898451
      Brown, Chelsea Mae LVN# 315848
      Burks-Boyd, Theresa Y LVN# 167241
      Clanton, Debby LVN# 332223
      Corpier, Susan Margaret LVN# 173965
      Corral, Daniel RN# 759165
      Crawford, Holly RN# 724335
      Daniel (Miller), Alana Marie RN# 879050
      Darkwah, Florence RN# 744196/ LVN# 186124
      Difilippo, Irene, M. RN# 246477
      Dowell, Megan LVN# 220729 (DBell)
      Fisher, Shedell Alicia LVN# 183200
      Fitch, Kelly Lynn RN# 562293
      Fultz, Jessica Shae RN# 885470/ LVN# 312928
      George, Tina Lynn RN# 594748/ AR PTP R064939
      Graboski, Christina Lynn RN# 769060
      Greene, Angela Telisse RN# 630676/ LVN# 144714
      Gregg, Joshua Lee LVN# 214993
      Gregory, Stephanie Scales RN# 866234
      Gruberg, Claudia Diane LVN# 196407
      Guerra, Michael Harvey RN# 730645
      Gutierrez, Irene RN# 846879
      Hamilton, Dianna Gail LVN# 126658
      Hanna, Melissa Ann LVN# 131101
      Hayman, Janice Irene RN# 595057
      Hernandez, Alisha Marie LVN# 322409
      Hernandez, Mary I. LVN# 100818
      Herrington, Richard Bradley RN# 702787
      Houston, Deidra Michelle LVN# 233142
      Howe, Monica Ann RN# 609244
      Jackson, Casey Annette RN# 776715
      Jackson, Jeremy Jay LVN# 223159
      James, Beverly Anne RN# 715562
      Kelly, Paula M. RN# 664373 (DBell)
      King, Dallas Renee LVN# 224864
      Lee, Marchelle Diane RN# 698549
      Lesane, Mekall Doris RN# 825422
      Littlefield, Lynne Anson RN# 671633
      Logan, James Vance RN# 256431/ LVN# 55851
      McMeans, Jasper Randall RN# 807475/ LVN# 167641/ APRN Petitioner
      Mangano, Jordan Daniel RN# 767646
      Marin, Joan Patricia RN# 846633/ LVN# 303083
      Marr, Brian Michael LVN# 338118
      Martinez Bartee, Adriana RN# 841457
      Martinez, Danial Ray RN# 681310
      Mika, Denise Stracener RN# 544904
      Newton, Kyle Wade RN# 729016
      Nwabueze, Joseph Iheonunekwu RN# 865965
      Ogbunugwu, Catherine Chinwe LVN# 217481
      Outland, Valerie RN# 810160
      Paur, Doina RN# 894119
      Phillips, Jamie RN# 708324
      Porter, Kristi Denise RN# 838381/ LVN# 186514
      Ramirez, Guillerma LVN# 303681
      Reagan, Kimberly Jacquelynn LVN# 166539
      Rochon, Quincy Amos RN# 868213
      Rockman, Bryce Leon APRN# AP109135/ RN# 656292
      Russell, Roxanne RN# 763805
      Samra, Sandeep Kaur LVN# 318771 (DBell)
      Shyngle, Adellaide Olive RN# 823538
      St Julien, Trennessa RN# 814373
      Stringer, Samantha Amaretto LVN# 230070
      Toland, Tatum Olivia RN# 724429 (DBell)
      Trevino, Ruben Lee RN# 812664/ LVN# 226054
      Ulomi, Joel Naamani RN# 842801
      Valigura, Jennifer Gail RN# 788764
      Williams, Kiona Michelle RN# 808279
      Wilson, Reeta Ellen LVN# 325705
      Wright, Vanessa Emily RN# 916084
      Zuniga, Maria Del Rosario RN# 738487/ LVN# 195724
  • C *8.2. Agreed Orders-KSTAR Program
    • Greene, Wanda Renee RN# 653615
      Knox, Carol Ann RN# 620709
      Muhle, Cindy RN# 657371/ LVN# 128114
      Reyes, Jose Silvestre LVN# 305455
  • C *8.3. Deferred Agreed Orders
    • Clement, Beatrice RN# 739036/ LVN# 201206
      Parke, Robert Michael RN# 883559
  • C *8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders
    • Andrews, Becki Rene LVN# 148954
      Cavazos, Lenny Ray RN# 708559
      Ervin, Toni Darice LVN# 194958
      Fuentes, Valerie Ann LVN# 305331
      Glover, Joyce Lynne RN# 638911
      Grant, Iesha RN# 688501/APRN# AP1161881/RX Auth# 7971
      Harms, Donna Ruth LVN# 108390
      Hinton-France, Charmin Lakeisha LVN# 221313
      Leal, Patricia Mae LVN# 134696
      McDaniel, Sarah G. RN# 522232
      Njoku, Caroline LVN# 188446
      Ogbuehi, Christopher C. LVN# 193434
      Rios, Melissa Ann RN# 786629
      Simcox, Linda LVN# 69261
      Smith, Misty Lenea LVN# 199652

  • C *8.5. Eligibility Agreed Orders
    • Ceaser, O’Sha Lavell LVN Endorsement Petitioner
      Choyce, Felicia Yvette RN Exam Petitioner
      Cloud, Donald Andrew RN Endorsement Petitioner
      DeWeese, Dena Frances LVN Exam Petitioner
      Smart, Sharry Leanne LVN Endorsement Petitioner

  • 8.6. ALJ Proposals for Decision
    • Consideration of Proposal For Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements,
      if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate AP#122848 with Prescription
      Authorization #13449 and RN#827700, Issued to RUBEENA AYESHA, SOAH Docket No. 507-
      16-4226- JAbel - (PClapp/KShipp/KLHorn)
      • 8.6.1.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate AP#122848 with
        Prescription Authorization #13449 and RN#827700, Issued to RUBEENA AYESHA, SOAH
        Docket No. 507-16-4226
    • *8.6.2. Consideration of Proposal For Decision, Recommendations, proposed settlement agreements,
      if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#590166 and LVN#110832,
      Issued to GWENDOLYN MAE DANIEL, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2066- JAbel
      • 8.6.2.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#590166 and
        LVN#110832, Issued to GWENDOLYN MAE DANIEL, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2066
  • 8.7. Default ALJ Proposals for Decision
    • C *8.7.1. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 221064,
      Issued to CHRISTINA CANO BRISENO, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3643- JAbel
      • 8.7.1.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 221064, Issued to
        CHRISTINA CANO BRISENO, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3643
    • C *8.7.2. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 314368,
      Issued to JACOB CANNON, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4527- JAbel
      • 8.7.2.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN# 314368, Issued to
        JACOB CANNON, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4527
    • C *8.7.3. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#879952,
      Issued to CARL JOHN CONTI, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3265- JAbel
      • 8.7.3.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#879952, Issued to
        CARL JOHN CONTI, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3265
    • C *8.7.4. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169892,
      Issued to NICOLE LYNN HODGSON, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4021- JAbel
      • 8.7.4.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#169892, Issued to
        NICOLE LYNN HODGSON, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4021
    • C *8.7.5. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#85530,
      Issued to PHYLLIS ANNETTE HUEY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2714- JAbel
      • 8.7.5.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#85530, Issued to
        PHYLLIS ANNETTE HUEY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2714
    • C *8.7.6. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#731544,
      Issued to BENJAMIN KY HUNTER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4583- JAbel
      (PClapp/APEdwards/KLHorn)
      • 8.7.6.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#731544, Issued to
        BENJAMIN KY HUNTER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4583
    • C *8.7.7. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#641972,
      Issued to PATRICIA LEWIS, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3136- JAbel
      • 8.7.7.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#641972, Issued to
        PATRICIA LEWIS, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3136
    • C *8.7.8. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#838831,
      Issued to BRITTNEY MARIE MEYERS, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2778- JAbel
      • 8.7.8.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#838831, Issued to
        BRITTNEY MARIE MEYERS, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-2778
    • C *8.7.9. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#302509,
      Issued to MELISSA ROBERTS RAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4358- JAbel
      • 8.7.9.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending or
        contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate LVN#302509, Issued to
        MELISSA ROBERTS RAY, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-4358
    • C *8.7.10. Consideration of Order of Dismissal and Remand, Recommendations, proposed settlement
      agreements, if any, and Board action: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#697964 and
      LVN#176357, Issued to DENNY RAY WANNER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3644- JAbel
      • 8.7.10.a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
        or contemplated litigation: In the Matter of Permanent Certificate RN#697964 and
        LVN#176357, Issued to DENNY RAY WANNER, SOAH Docket No. 507-17-3644

9.MISCELLANEOUS

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


Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting.