The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse for professional misconduct.
The nurse admitted to suggesting that two psychiatric clients be locked in a special observation room, failing to intervene when the clients barricaded the door, and failing to document the events.
The Discipline Committee accepted the agreed statement of facts and found the nurse committed professional misconduct.
The Committee ordered a reprimand and imposed conditions on the nurse's certificate of registration, including completing a psychiatric nursing assessment course and viewing an abuse prevention video, but declined to impose a suspension.