Dawn Norling

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse for allegedly slapping and verbally abusing a resident at a nursing home.

The Member did not attend the hearing.

Based on the clear and convincing testimony of an eyewitness personal care worker, the Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, a four-month suspension, and imposed remedial conditions on the Member's certificate of registration.

The Member faced allegations of professional misconduct for working at a second facility while on sick leave and collecting sick benefits from their primary employer.

The Member admitted to the allegations, which included contravening a standard of practice, misappropriating property, and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional conduct.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission as to Penalty.

The Member was ordered to appear for a reprimand and pay a $100 fine to the Minister of Finance.