The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered practical nurse for misappropriating $500 from an elderly client's bank account, impersonating the client, and continuing to practice and use the title of nurse while her certificate of registration was suspended for non-payment of fees.
The member did not attend the hearing.
Based on clear and cogent evidence, including bank surveillance video and witness testimony, the Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct.
The panel ordered the revocation of the member's registration and an oral reprimand, noting the member's failure to attend demonstrated a disregard for the College's authority.
