CNO 2007

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct relating to multiple incidents of inappropriate communication and an uncaring attitude toward clients, their families, and colleagues at two different hospitals.

The Member admitted to the allegations and agreed to a statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct by contravening standards of practice and engaging in unprofessional conduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a six-month suspension, and conditions requiring the Member to complete a communication course and attend anger management counselling.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for making inappropriate comments to a client, failing to maintain boundaries, and bathing the client without consent.

Following a contested start to the hearing, the parties reached an agreement and the Member admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a three-month suspension, and various remedial conditions on the Member's certificate of registration.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct related to her care of a patient in labour.

The Member admitted to failing to call an anaesthetist to administer an epidural in a timely manner and failing to apply continuous electronic fetal monitoring while the patient ambulated, contrary to hospital policy.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty, finding the Member guilty of professional misconduct.

The Member was reprimanded, suspended for 30 days, and subjected to conditions on her certificate of registration.

The member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for restraining an elderly patient without consent or a physician's order using a bed sheet, and for briefly covering the patient's mouth to quiet her.

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

The Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a Joint Submission as to Penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a two-week suspension, and conditions on the member's certificate of registration, including meeting with a Practice Consultant and employer notification requirements.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for misappropriating hospital property, specifically vials of Rocephin and IV supplies, and receiving an unauthorized intravenous infusion while not a patient.

The Member admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a 30-day suspension, and conditions on her certificate of registration requiring practice consultation and ethics education.