The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for stealing a sharps container and 10 vials of Dilaudid from her workplace, and for failing to report the resulting criminal charges for theft under $5,000 to the College.
The Member admitted to the allegations, citing a mental health crisis at the time of the thefts.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Order, finding the Member committed professional misconduct.
The Member was reprimanded, her certificate of registration was suspended for 5 months, and conditions including employer notification and a restriction on independent practice were imposed.
