Cathy Ward

The member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for failing to maintain the boundaries of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship.

The member admitted to obtaining a vulnerable client's phone number prior to discharge and subsequently engaging in a personal and sexual relationship with the client shortly after discharge.

The Discipline Committee accepted the agreed statement of facts and found the member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's certificate of registration and a reprimand.

The Member, a registered nurse, was found guilty of manslaughter in relation to the death of her husband.

She admitted to failing to provide the necessities of life and failing to seek medical assistance when he was in medical distress.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed an act of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the Member's certificate of registration, emphasizing the need for general deterrence and public protection.

The Member, a registered nurse, admitted to professional misconduct for accessing the electronic health records of approximately 5,800 patients without consent or professional purpose over a six-year period.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found that the Member's actions constituted a breach of the College's practice standards and unprofessional conduct.

Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a four-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and imposed terms, conditions, and limitations including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification requirements.

The Member faced allegations of professional misconduct, including practising nursing while his certificate of registration was suspended and failing to respond appropriately to a medication order.

The Member admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and ordered a reprimand, a three-month suspension of his certificate of registration, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations on his certificate.

The member was found to have committed professional misconduct, including sexual abuse of a vulnerable client.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering the immediate revocation of the member's certificate of registration, a reprimand, and reimbursement of up to $5,000 for the client's therapy.

The panel emphasized the need for general deterrence and public protection, noting the member's exploitation of a vulnerable client.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct including engaging in a personal, romantic, and sexual relationship with a vulnerable former client shortly after their discharge.

The Member also misappropriated medications from the facility and provided them to the client contrary to their treatment plan.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct, including sexual abuse, as the psychotherapeutic nurse-client relationship continued post-discharge.

The Member, a registered practical nurse, was randomly selected to participate in a practice assessment as part of the College's Quality Assurance program.

Despite multiple notifications and opportunities, the Member failed to participate or complete any portion of the process.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct by failing to cooperate with the Quality Assurance Committee.

The panel ordered a reprimand, a three-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration, but declined to order costs.