Allegations Resolved by the Director of PCR
Effective February 21, 2019, the following notifications are provided in accordance with the policy Professional Conduct Review – Notification.
The following allegations were resolved by the Director of Professional Conduct Review in accordance with Section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008:
On December 19, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant diverted medication from the workplace for personal use. The Registrant was required to provide proof of fitness to practice, engage in ongoing drug and alcohol screening, continue with to seek treatment of a substance misuse disorder, complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings. The Registrants practice will be monitored for a period of 12 months upon the Registrant’s return to practice.
On November 20, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant breached the privacy of a patient; accessed a medical record without authority to do so; including after being instructed to have no contact with a patient due to an identified conflict of interest; threatened and made derogatory comments about a patient and made derogatory comments about coworkers that were sexually explicit and violent in nature. The Registrant was required complete extensive specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings. The Registrant’s practice will be subject to practice monitoring for a specified period and the Registrant’s employer will submit practice monitoring reports to the College which must prove satisfactory to the Director of Professional Conduct Review.
On November 18, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to communicate her absence from the workplace to colleagues; failed to document care provided in an accurate and timely manner; failed to perform an assessment of a declining client; and failed to follow through expected duties (rounds) of the unit as indicated. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On November 1, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to take responsibility for the patient care, respond to lab results and document in a timely manner. The Registrant also failed to meet the expected standard of care of a registered nurse with respect to medication administration, patient assessment, monitoring, and test result interpretation. The Registrant also failed to report a change in status of a patient. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On October 17, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant while off duty, attended at the Emergency Department where she was employed with a family member/patient, and provided care to and accessed information about the patient. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on November 27, 2024.
On October 16, 2024 the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to adhere to the employer’s policy regarding clinical documentation. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On October 15, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practiced as a registered nurse without an annual license and without professional liability insurance for more than three shifts. The Registrant was required to pay a fine and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 11, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant posted inappropriate content to social media about her work environment and professional colleagues. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 9, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant breach patient confidentiality. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on December 16, 2024.
On August 26, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to document in a timely way if at all; failed to ensure follow up care and consultations were completed and failed to close the chart of a deceased patient. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on November 26, 2024.
On August 20, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practice for greater than three shifts when the Registrant failed to hold an annual license and failed to maintain professional liability insurance. The Registrant was required to pay a fine and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement and the matter was resolved on October 4, 2024.
On July 24, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practiced as a registered nurse without an annual license and without professional liability insurance for more than three shifts. The Registrant was required to pay a fine and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on September 12, 2024.
On July 6, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant posted comments about a colleague and the colleague’s named partner to social media, wherein the Registrant used profanity and caused the individuals to fear for their safety. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on August 19, 2024.
On July 2, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to take appropriate action upon receiving patient lab results in error; and acted outside her scope of practice in providing a client with a lab requisition for bloodwork without a corresponding order from a health care provider. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on September 11, 2024.
On June 21, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant directed a personal care attendant to falsify information contained in an occurrence report; and reviewed the above noted occurrence report prior to submission and failed to correct false information contained therein. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on September 17, 2024.
On May 26, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practice for greater than three shifts when the Registrant failed to hold an annual license and failed to maintain professional liability insurance. The Registrant was required to pay a fine and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on August 26, 2024
On May 22, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant was convicted of a criminal offence and failed to report the criminal conviction to the College in accordance with the Regulations. The Registrant was required to abstain from the use of alcohol; provide random alcohol screens for a period of time; provide a letter confirming fitness to practice; participate in counselling; provide quarterly counselling reports to the Director of Professional Conduct Review for a specified time period; and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement the Registrant voluntarily surrendered their licence to practice nursing on September 27, 2024, pending the resolution of the matter.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement the Registrant voluntarily surrendered their licence to practice nursing on September 27, 2024, pending the resolution of the matter.
On May 22, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant was convicted of a criminal offence and failed to report the criminal conviction to the College in accordance with the Regulations. The Registrant was required to provide abstain from the use of alcohol; provide random alcohol screens for a period of time; provide a letter confirming fitness to practice; participate in counselling; provide quarterly counselling reports to the Director of Professional Conduct Review for a specified time period; and complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement the Registrant voluntarily surrendered their licence to practice nursing on September 27, 2024, pending the resolution of the matter.
On March 17, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to attempt to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practiced as a registered nurse when they did not hold an annual license; and failed to maintain professional liability protection while working as a Registered Nurse for eight shifts. The Registrant was required to complete remedial education, including a reflective paper, and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to review their learning. The Registrant also was required to pay a fine.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on April 16, 2024.
On March 4, 2024, the Director of Professional Conduct Review agreed to resolve an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant struck a patient with an open palm in the upper left chest area and wiped medication the patient spat out on her shirt back onto the shirt of the Resident and told the Resident the “Devil would meet him.” The Registrant is required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement and the matter was resolved on October 17, 2024.
On December 19, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to notify the physician of significant changes in a resident’s condition; completed bloodwork without an order or consultation with a physician and failed to appropriately communicate with nursing staff during a shift. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on September 12, 2024.
On December 14, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practiced for a period of more than three shifts during which period she held the status of non-practicing with CRNNL worked without professional liability protection contrary to subsection 11(1)(a) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to pay a fine, complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement and the matter was resolved on May 16, 2024.
On December 4, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant was in possession of and consumed alcohol in the workplace. The Registrant was required to subscribe to regular random alcohol screens for a period of time; seek medical and mental health care and consent to the College receiving quarterly reports from said care providers; be subject to practice monitoring for a specified period of time; complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content; and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on December 5, 2024
On September 29, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to document clinically relevant information and failed to communicate effectively with members of the health care team. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 22, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant falsified documents in recording a glucometer check that that not been taken. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 8, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant delayed reporting an interaction between a patient and another nurse wherein the nurse engaged in conduct deserving of sanction. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including writing a reflective paper with specified content, and was required to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 5, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant while at work. posted inappropriate content to social media offering advice in contravention of the employer’s social media policy. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On August 24, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction whereas, in violation of the employer’s policy, the Registrant created five videos in the workplace and posted them to social media wherein the Registrant was identified as a registered nurse. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On August 5, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction related to professional incompetence as the Registrant was unsuccessful in her orientation and as a result of said practice concerns her Interim License was revoked by the College on September 16, 2022. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings. The Registrant’s practice will be subject to practice monitoring for a period of twelve months following the Registrant’s return to practice.
On July 28, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant had multiple medication errors related to practice, transcription of orders, medication administration and documentation. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on March 13, 2024.
On May 15, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction related to professional incompetence as the Registrant conducted several concerning errors related to assessment, medication administration and documentation. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 12, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant (and Complainant) in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant while off duty, acted outside her scope of practice making a diagnosis and administering medications which were in fact contraindicated, and the actions delayed the patient being transported to care. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 9, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant displayed inappropriate behaviour in the workplace in that she made unprofessional comments to co-workers including inappropriate comments about patients; and failed to consistently provide safe and competent care to patients. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On April 25, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant displayed inappropriate behavior in the workplace including unprofessional and disrespectful behaviors; uttering threats; inappropriate use of social media and private chat groups in violation of the employer’s policies. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On March 28, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to submit the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) documents for the 2021-2022 CCP audit contrary to section 17(3) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to submit relevant documentation as evidence of continued competency and to complete specified remedial education.
On March 15, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with The Registered Nurse Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education and to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings and also to pay an unauthorized practice fee.
On February 1, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant in accordance with section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant acknowledged having engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant did not follow employer policy in booking clients and inappropriately accessed family medical records. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant – Policy and Practice to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On January 12, 2023, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to properly identify a patient; provided care to an unregistered patient; failed to notify the physician about the patient and failed to document the care provided to the patient. The Registrant was required to provide a letter confirming fitness to practice; adhere to the healthcare provider(s) plan of care; engage in practice monitoring; complete specified remedial education; write a reflective paper, including specified content; and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
The Registrant successfully met all terms and conditions of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement, and the matter was resolved on November 27, 2024.
On September 16, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant wherein the Registrant engaged in professional misconduct amounting to conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant entered the role of a patient while assigned to work in an area thereby being unable to fulfill the Registrant’s role as a registered nurse. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant, Policy & Practice, to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 15, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved Issue #1 in an Allegation with a Registrant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to complete required screening for drug and alcohol use as set out in a previous Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement within the time prescribed. The Registrant was required to undergo a medical assessment; provide a letter confirming fitness to practice; and complete the outstanding random screens for drug and alcohol use within a specified period of time.
On September 1, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant related to the Registrant’s failure to submit their Continuing Competency Program (CCP) documents for the 2018-2019 CCP Audit contrary to section 17(3) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to submit her CCP Audit documentation for the 2018 – 2019 Audit. The Registrant was also required to complete specified remedial education.
On June 7, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant disclosed confidential medical information to a co-worker outside the patient’s circle of care. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant, Policy & Practice, to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 30, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant where in the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction being professional misconduct in that the Registrant failed to respond to communication from the Regulator. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, write a reflective paper with specified content and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect upon the Registrant’s learning.
On May 12, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant displayed an inability to employ appropriate assessment practices; failed to communicate significant change in patient condition to the physician and the family; and failed to appropriately document a situation. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 12, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant displayed an inability to employ appropriate assessment practices; inability to prioritize actions; failed to communicate significant change in patient condition to the physician; and failed to appropriately document their practice. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 5, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant failed to appropriately administer medication and failed to adhere to documentation standards of practice and policy. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learning.
On May 2, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an allegation between a Complainant and a Registrant wherein the Registrant inappropriately shared confidential information via social media that included organization planning that had not yet been shared through proper channels and the information shared was also inaccurate. The Registrant was required to complete remedial education, write a reflective paper, including specified content, and meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect upon the Registrant’s learnings.
On April 22, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an allegation between a Complainant and a Registrant wherein the Registrant failed to provide care in accordance with Standards of Practice and/or employer policy; failed to document appropriately; used inappropriate language in the workplace; failed to give medications in a timely manner and failed to follow physicians’ orders. The Registrant was required to provide a letter of fit to practice from a physician; complete specified remedial education, write a reflective paper, including specified content, and meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect upon the Registrant’s learning.
On April 4, 2022, The Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of inappropriate medication administration practices and breach of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. The Registrant was required to complete a number of conditions, including obtaining a medical report to confirm fitness and capacity to return to nursing practice and to undergo random drug and alcohol testing for a specified time. The Registrant’s license to practice nursing shall be restricted for a period of one year such that she shall not dispense, administer, count, or otherwise handle narcotics.
On March 10, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant acknowledged he vacated the workplace prior to the end of the shift without appropriate notification to the supervisor thereby abandoning his shift. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, write a reflective paper including specified content, and meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect upon the Registrant’s learning.
On March 4, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction in that the Registrant displayed an inability to employ appropriate assessment practices; failed to communicate significant changes in patient condition to the physician and failed to appropriately document a situation. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, including a reflective paper with specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Practice Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learning.
On January 13, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant engaged in poor practices with respect to pain assessment; and management and documentation associated with narcotic medications. The Registrant was required to obtain a medical report confirming fitness and capacity to practice. In addition, the Registrant is to undergo random urine drug and alcohol screening and to be subject to practice monitoring reports for a period of time. The Registrant was also required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to Reflect on the Registrants learning.
On January 12, 2022, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant wherein the Registrant failed to follow the proper isolation requirements when visiting a family member who was a patient in the hospital on two separate occasions. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to Reflect on the Registrants learning.
On December 20, 2021, Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by January 20, 2022.
On October 28, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included the Registrant’s failure to provide care in accordance with the Standards of Practice and/or employer policy and failed to respect a patient’s honour and dignity. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On September 14, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurse Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by October 14, 2021.
On August 27, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant related to the Registrant’s failure to submit their Continuing Competency Program (CCP) documents for the 2019-2020 CCP Audit contrary to Section 17(3) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to submit her CCP Audit documentation for the 202-2021 and 2021-2022 Audits. The Registrant was also required to complete specified remedial education.
On August 10, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant related to the Registrant’s failure to submit their Continuing Competency Program (CCP) documents for the 2019-2020 CCP Audit contrary to Section 17(3) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to submit her CCP Audit documentation for the 202-2021 and 2021-2022 Audits. The Registrant was also required to complete specified remedial education.
On June 7, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant that the Registrant failed to comply with the legal requirements to self-isolate during a global pandemic and a provincial public health emergency. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On June 2, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation relates to the Registrant’s failure to: maintain accurate and timely documentation for multiple client files; follow-up with high-risk clients where client safety was potentially at risk; transfer information to the manager regarding client care that required follow-up; communicate effectively to promote the delivery of safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care; make necessary referrals for clients; document care provided to clients; and follow Public Health Program guidelines and employer policy. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 28, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation relates to the Registrant being aware that a Personal Care Home resident was prescribed mediation without the resident’s knowledge and had agreed to administer this medication knowing that the resident had not consented to this medication. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 26, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation relates to the Registrant being aware that a Personal Care Home resident was prescribed mediation without the resident’s knowledge and had agreed to administer this medication knowing that the resident had not consented to this medication. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 18, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation relates to the Registrant inappropriately sharing patient information via social media that included a resident’s last name and medical information regarding the resident. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On April 9, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant related to the Registrant’s failure to submit her Continuing Competency Program (CCP) documents for the 2019-2020 CCP Audit contrary to Section 17(3) of the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013) and that the Registrant, in her communication with the College of Registered Nurses Newfoundland and Labrador, engaged in conduct unbecoming contrary to 18(c)(iii) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008. The Registrant was required to submit her CCP Audit documentation for the 2019-2020 and the 2020-2021 CCP Audits. The Registrant also was required to complete specified remedial education.
On March 24, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation relates to the Registrant inappropriately sharing patient information related to a client incident that occurred in an emergency department with the family member of another patient attending the emergency department. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On March 2, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a licence for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to pay an Unauthorized Practice Fee and to complete specified remedial education.
On February 10, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant. The Allegation included issues related to the Registrant, having been selected for the Continuing Competence Program (the “CCP”) Audit for 2019-2020, failed to submit required CCP documents. The Registrant was required to complete a number of conditions, including submission of the required CCP audit requirements and specified remedial education.
On January 21, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues related to fitness to practice, leadership skills, time management, critical thinking, communication ande documentation in the practice setting. The Registrant was required to complete a number of conditions, including obtaining a medical report to confirm fitness and capacity to continue practicing as a registered nurse, specified remedial education, meeting with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant, Policy and Practice, to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On January 15, 2021, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and a Complainant. The Allegation included issues of professional and ethical practice; critical thinking and clinical decision making; organization and management of care; leadership and practical and technical skills. The Registrant’s license will be restricted pending successful completion of specified remedial education and monitoring inclusive of monitoring reports to the Director of Professional Conduct Review for a period of 6 months continuous nursing practice following completion of the remedial education.
On December 11, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who inappropriately accessed multiple patient records for clients not in the Registrant’s circle of care. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on her learnings.
On November 6, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of medication administration, consultation with a physician regarding medication administration and client care, and breach of the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On October 30, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education within a specified timeframe.
On October 22, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of patient privacy and accessing patient records for clients who were not in the Registrant’s circle of care.
On August 27, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of failure to report knowledge of an event that occurred on a patient unit to an employer and that the event was video-taped, which was a breach of employer policy. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on her learnings.
On August 11, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a licence for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by September 11, 2020.
On August 10, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of failure to intervene in inappropriate staff behaviours and actions and failing to report the behaviours and actions to the employer. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on her learnings.
On August 10, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of professional approach and communication during a client interaction. The Registrant was required to complete remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 20, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who had a criminal conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada for theft. The Registrant, having fully disclosed the circumstances giving rise to the conduct leading to the conviction, was required to complete a number of conditions, including obtaining a medical report to confirm fitness and capacity to return to nursing practice and to undergo random drug and alcohol testing for a specified period.
On April 28, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of disclosure of information to an employer related to the Registrant’s previous employment and licensure status with a professional regulatory body. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On April 14, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education within a specified timeframe.
On February 25, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who had a criminal conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada for impaired driving. The Registrant was required to complete a number of conditions, including obtaining a medical report to confirm fitness and capacity to continue practicing as a registered nurse and to undergo random drug and alcohol testing for a specified period.
On February 14, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation related to issues of professionalism and the Registrant’s communication of personal health information with the Complainant. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education and to meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On January 30, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of client assessment, physician notification of client information and documentation in the practice setting. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On January 30, 2020, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of medication administration, physician notification of client information and documentation of client care. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an CRNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On December 3, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and a Complainant. The Allegation included issues of fitness to practice and documentation errors, including documentation of medication administration. The Registrant’s return to nursing practice is subject to CRNNL receiving a medical report confirming the Registrant’s fitness to practice and completion of: an independent clinical assessment of the Registrant’s nursing competencies, including any recommendations; specified remedial education; and monitoring, inclusive of monitoring reports to the Director of Professional Conduct Review, upon return to practice. Following return to practice, the Registrant’s license will be restricted for a period 18 months such that she shall not be placed in charge or the only registered nurse in a facility.
On October 15, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of adherence to employer policy for the admission and treatment of a client and the performance of a sharp wound debridement without the certification to do so. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On April 2, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by May 2, 2019.
On October 11, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of medication administration. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content and to meet with a College Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On October 1, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by November 1, 2019.
On September 10, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of adherence to employer policy for the storage and documentation of narcotic keys; and dishonesty in communication related to narcotic keys. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an ARNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On August 26, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by September 26, 2019.
On July 25, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by August 25, 2019.
On June 6, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by July 6, 2019.
On June 3, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by July 3, 2019.
On May 29, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by June 29, 2019.
On May 26, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant who practiced without a license for a period exceeding three days and thereby failed to maintain liability protection in accordance with the Registered Nurses Regulations (2013). The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education by June 26, 2019.
On May 9, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved Allegations with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegations included issues of documentation; communication with clients, family and a nursing manager; provision of care including completion of assessment, medication administration and client personal and post-mortem care. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an ARNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.
On May 6, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of failure to comply with terms and conditions of an Agreement made pursuant to section 22(1) of the Registered Nurses Act to resolve an allegation and diversion of medication for self-administration. The Registrant’s return to nursing practice is subject to ARNNL receiving medical confirmation that the Registrant has received treatment; is fit to practice; specified monitoring upon return to practice; and the completion of remedial education.
On April 24, 2019, the Director of Professional Conduct Review resolved an Allegation with a Registrant and Complainant. The Allegation included issues of medication administration, physician notification of client information and communication in the practice setting. The Registrant was required to complete specified remedial education, a reflective paper to include specified content, and to meet with an ARNNL Nursing Consultant to reflect on the Registrant’s learnings.