The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for professional misconduct.
The allegations involved inappropriately touching a client's scrotum while checking for incontinence and making rude remarks to another client while drawing blood.
The Member admitted to the allegations.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Fact and a Joint Submission on Penalty, finding the Member committed professional misconduct.
The Committee ordered an oral reprimand and imposed conditions on the Member's certificate of registration, including completing courses on professional communication and abuse prevention.