Carly Gilchrist, RPN

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for failing to report multiple criminal charges and a finding of guilt for impaired driving to the College of Nurses of Ontario between 2014 and 2019.

The Member admitted to the allegations and agreed to a Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct and engaged in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a four-month suspension, an oral reprimand, and terms and conditions on the Member's certificate of registration.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for verbally and physically abusing an elderly client with dementia, including striking the client in the face with a slipper, and failing to document the incident.

The Member admitted to the allegations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a four-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration, including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification.