The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered practical nurse following an incident where a resident with a history of cardiac issues died after being left unattended in a washroom.
The Member failed to assess the resident, ignored signs of illness, refused to administer prescribed medication for nausea, and left the floor without notifying colleagues.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and was incompetent, demonstrating a profound lack of basic nursing knowledge, skill, and judgment.
Given the Member's lack of insight, failure to attend the hearing, and the danger she posed to the public, the Committee ordered the revocation of her certificate of registration.