The Member, a Registered Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for claiming sick leave from a nursing home while continuing to work at a hospital, and for promoting her private sitter agency to patients and staff at the nursing home.
The Member admitted to the allegations.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct by failing to maintain the standard of practice and practicing in a conflict of interest.
The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a 30-day suspension, and terms requiring the Member to meet with a Practice Consultant to discuss professional ethics.