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VII.A.1.a. Regular Session Board Meeting Minutes – September 16-17, 2019

Arizona State Board of Nursing Doug Ducey Joey Ridenour

Governor Executive Director

Board Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:01 am, Monday, September 16, 2019 in

Board Room A, at the Board of Nursing office, 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn,

CRNA, President, presiding. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Randy C. Quinn, CRNA, President

Dr. Carmen Hill-Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, Vice-President

Cecelia Andersen BSN, RN, Secretary

Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Member

Elizabeth Boyer, RN, Member

LaJuana Gillette, Member

Lori Gutierrez, MSN, RN-C, Member

Jana Machesky, LPN, Member

Dr. Melinda Preston, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Member

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Dr. Lisa Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, Member

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General

STAFF DIRECTORS:

Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Janeen Dahn, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Associate Director of Operations, Hearing and Compliance

Cindy Mand, MSN, RN, Associate Director, Complaints & Investigations

Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director of IT and Finance

STAFF:

Irene Barajas, Senior Investigator

Shawna Bonner, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Susan Bushong, B.A., Senior Investigator

John Capone, Senior Investigator

Diane Caruso, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN, Advanced Practice Nurse

Consultant

Stephanie Chambers, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Stephanie Cruz, Senior Investigator

David Elson, Senior Investigator

Cindy George, BSN, RN, Education Program Administrator

Kathleen Harrington, MSN-INF, RN, Program Administrator

Heather Healy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, PMP, Education

Program Administrator

Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Dolores Hurtado, Senior Investigator

Ruth Kish, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Lyn Ledbetter, Administrative Assistant II

Emma Mamaluy, JD, Chief Counsel

Pam Millben, Senior Investigator

Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator

Naira Kutnerian, Legal Secretary II, Investigator

Kirk Olson, Program Manager

Eileen Owen-Williams, DNP, PhD, APRN, CNM, FNP, AFN-

BC, FAANP, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Loral Anne Pultz, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Kevin Rapkoch, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator

Brent Sutter, Senior Investigator

Pete Wittenberg, Senior Investigator

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I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:01 am, Monday, September 16, 2019.

The following Board members were present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky, and

Preston

Quinn presided.

Quinn welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated the

mission of the Board.

II.H. APRN/RN/LPN/CNA Investigative Report/Potential Summary Suspension Pursuant to

A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B) and/or Acceptance of a Consent Agreement and/or Adoption of

Complaint & Notice of Hearing

II.H.1. Whitney Carlene Haywood AZ Privilege (Pultz)

AKA: Whitney Carlene Akers

The proceeding began at 8:02am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer,

Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston

Haywood was present and addressed the Board.

Pultz updated the Board members that staff has received employment records which did not contain relevant

information.

Board members discussed if ATD is an option.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table to allow Board Staff to find out if monitoring

will be an option / or a consent agreement can be reached.




II.H.2. Jeannine Ruth Duvall LP043087 (Chambers)

AKA: Jeannine Ruth Durall; Jeannine Ruth Griffith; Jeannine Duvall Griffith;

Jeannine Ruth Luke

The proceeding began at 8:16 with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gillette,

Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.

Duvall was not present and was not represented by legal counsel.

The Board was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.

Chambers confirmed Board members received the update that was uploaded.

Based upon the information presented at this meeting, Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary

circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the information contained in the investigative report, to accept and adopt the proposed preliminary

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Findings set forth in the draft Order attached to the investigative

report.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐

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Board members discussed whether the foregoing conduct poses an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or

welfare and requires emergency action pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B).

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting

and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding of public

health, safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action and issue the attached Order summarily suspending

the license of Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 pending further hearing. The hearing shall be promptly instituted and

determined.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ It was therefore ordered that the license of Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 be suspended effective with the service

of the written Order, and that Jeannine Ruth Duvall, LP043087 will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This

suspension shall remain in effect pending a public hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board of Nursing

pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1664.




II.H.3. Tammy June Turney RN076812; AP1248 (Krishna)

AKA: Tammy June Jenkerson


Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.

Turney was present and was represented by legal counsel Teressa Sanzio, who addressed the Board and requested a

modification to the consent agreement.

The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General.

Krishna updated the Board regarding the consent agreement.

Board members discussed use of the PMP. Practice of prescribing testosterone

Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the signed consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐

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II.H.4. Tyler Ryan Doak RN214800 (Kish)


Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston.

Doak was present.

The Board was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

Kish advised evaluation records have been received and there is a signed consent.

Board members discussed the severity of the issues.

Based upon the information presented at this meeting, Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary

circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.

Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the signed consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ Campbell advised the Consent Agreement’s effective date will be 9/5/2019.

Hill-Mekoba arrived at 8:29am.

VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports

VI.B.5. John Michael Casey RN185787 (Richter)

Casey was present and was represented by legal counsel Steve Perlmutter, both of them addressed the Board.

Richter did not have any updates.

Board members discussed possible unethical behavior.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the

findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in this investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a 36-

month probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.9. Jennifer Diann Lee RN Endorsement (Richter)

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Lee was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.


Board members discussed the high BAC level. Richter advised that Massachusetts Board of Nursing does not

investigate DUIs, Applicant is living and working in Massachusetts.

Gutierrez moved, Machesky seconded, to allow applicant the opportunity to withdraw application.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 4 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 5 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Motion Failed.

Board members discussed whether Applicant could complete an out-of-state substance abuse evaluation, and stated

that this was possible.

Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to

complete a psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved

licensed psychologist with an expertise in substance abuse, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary

by the evaluator, to be completed with 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based

upon the information in the investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 5 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

NO 4 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.G.1. Monica Ayuen LP051225 (Pilder)

Ayuen was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.

Pilder did not have any updates.

Board members discussed use of gloves, testing that was completed, language barriers, testing, medication

calculation.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a

Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

Board member – Preston expressed concern with the issue happening again. Board members stated that there have

not been any problems with current employer.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

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YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.A.3. Alfred William Ripley, Jr. LP018340 (Olson)

Ripley, Jr. was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.

Olson did not have any updates

Board members discussed the case going through multiple courts and the case was dismissed.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a

Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the Investigative Report.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.Q.1. Charlene Ann Gundry RN080667; AP2866 (Pultz)

Gundry was not present and was represented by legal counsel Charles Hover, who addressed the Board.

Pultz did not have any updates.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the

investigative report, issue a letter of concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.F.3. Hani Mustafa Saleh RN133100 (Chambers)

Saleh was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.

Chambers did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting

and contained in the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36-month probation, and to

include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Complaint and Notice of Hearing.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

V.B. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders

V.B.1. Taylor Wesley January RN193542 (Harrington)

January was present and was represented by legal counsel Ashley Adams, who addressed the Board.

Harrington updated the Board with a clarification in the investigative report regarding the Respondent denying the

offer for a Voluntary Surrender and explained that the Respondent declined for reasons of considering other Consent

Agreement offers.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, to offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 12 months stayed

revocation suspension, to include a comprehensive psychological evaluation by a Board approved licensed

psychologist with expertise in substance use, and confirmation by the evaluator that Respondent is safe to return to

practice. If the evaluation is not completed and confirmation not received within twelve (12) months from the effective

date of this Consent Agreement and Order, Respondent’s license shall be automatically revoked, followed by a

minimum 36-month stayed revocation probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days,

issue a Complaint Notice of Hearing.

Board members discussed verbiage of motion. Harrington confirmed that Respondent would have to complete the

evaluation and then the confirmation by the evaluator that Respondent is safe to return to practice must be received

within 12 months.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.A.6. Kristella Antoinette Brandenburg LP047481 Reissuance (Olson)

AKA: Kristella Najera; Kristella Rodriguez

Brandenburg was present and was represented by legal counsel Kathy Lambert, who addressed the Board.

Olson clarified that dates in fact 1 should say 2009

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, evidence submitted by Applicant, and information presented at this Board

meeting, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24 month stayed

revocation probation, grant reissuance of licensure, immediately revoke the license, and stay the revocation. The

license will be initially limited for participation in an LPN Board-approved refresher or equivalent course only. Upon

successful completion of this course, the limitation shall be lifted, and the probation continued under applicable terms

contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the refresher or equivalent course is not completed, or other

violations of probation occur the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked. If not signed within 30 days, deny

reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the basis for the previous surrender

has been removed and that the issuance/reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public health or safety

without the proposed additional monitoring and remediation.

Berrigan spoke against motion because of the pattern.

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VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.F.7. Rosita Irene Booher RN174078 (Chambers)

Booher was present and was represented by legal counsel David Klink, who addressed the Board.


Board members discussed with Respondent her actions immediately after the incident.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a

Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.

Preston spoke against motion.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 2 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

V.D. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders

V.D.1. Amber Elise McDaniel RN216860/LP054856 (Kutnerian)

McDaniel was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel Michael Linton, who was present and

addressed the Board. Linton requested the Board lift the stay so that the Respondent can practice in Texas.

Kutnerian advised an update was uploaded.

Board member- Preston discussed with Respondent why she chose to drink.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative

report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36 month Stayed Revocation Probation, and to include the attached

stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to amend motion to include RN and LPN licenses.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.3. Lauren Patricia Benecke RN Exam (Richter)

Benecke was present and was represented by legal counsel Anne McClellan, both addressed the Board.

Richter did not have any updates. Respondent voluntary submitted to a psych evaluation to assess possible substance

abuse issues. The evaluator determined there was not a substance abuse issue.

Board members discussed the incident and current drinking patterns, and the evaluator recommendation for mental

health treatment.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table case to allow staff and counsel to speak

about the Board’s Alternative to Discipline program.


VI.A.1. Fernando Hernandez Aguirre LNA Exam; CNA 222428 (Olson)

Hernandez Aguirre was present and addressed the Board.

Olson did not have any updates.

Board members discussed Respondents cooperation with the investigation, current enrollment in nursing school,

dealing with the stress of nursing school, single parenting.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule

violations identified in the Investigative Report, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent

Agreement for a minimum 18-month Probation, to include the attached stipulations, grant licensure. If not signed

within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.6. Amanda Marie Cianciolo RN Exam; LPN049919 (Richter)

AKA: Amanda Marie Robertson

Cianciolo was present and addressed the Board.

Richter did not have any updates

Board members discussed how Respondent quit drinking.

Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting

and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant RN license and issue a



VI.B.8. Chloe Gwen Hunter RN Exam (Richter)

Hunter was present and addressed the Board.

Richter did not have any updates

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Gutierrez moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting

and contained in the Investigative Report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant licensure, and issue a


Board members took a break from 9:59am-10:24am


VI.C.3. Donna Hankins LP046830 (Kish)

AKA: Donna Early

Hankins was present and briefly addressed the Board.

Kish informed the Board that Respondent is in good standing with both current employers.

Board members discussed number of Board appearances and ethics.

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a


Gutierrez returned from break at 10:27am

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.A.4. Brian Lee Rugroden RN Exam (Olson)

Rugroden was present and addressed the Board.

Olson did not have any updates

Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, grant licensure upon meeting all requirements,

and issue a Letter of Concern based on the information in the Investigative Report as proposed by Board Staff and as

contained in the Investigative Report.


VI.E.4. Dawn Elizabeth Rodriguez RN156713 (Morton)

Rodriguez was present.

Morton did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month stayed

revocation probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

VII.A.1.a.

11


ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.E.1. Irene Marie Lopez LNA999998059; UCNA999998059 (Morton)

AKA: Irene Marie Fern

Lopez was not present.



report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Civil Penalty for $250.00 If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of

Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.E.2. Yasmeen Pitts LNA Exam (Morton)

Pitts was not present.


Andersen moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting

and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter

of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.E.3. Laura Reyes UCNA999993696 (Morton)

Reyes was not present.

Morton provided a verbal update to the Board that Respondent submitted a written statement to the Board, which was

received this morning, the statement is consistent with Ms. Reyes verbal statement contained in the Investigative

Report. Respondent wanted the Board to know that she has been a CNA for nearly 20 years and is requesting the

Board to allow her (Respondent) to continue to help the aged and infirm community of Arizona.

Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative

report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.F.4. David Wesley Hunter RN Endorsement (Chambers)

Hunter was present and addressed the Board.


Board members discussed documentation, practicing within scope of practice. Current employment, education at

Excelsior, and education since obtaining degree.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding of reasonable cause,

based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in

VII.A.1.a.

12


the investigative report, at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a skills evaluation to be completed by a

Board approved nursing skills and competency evaluator, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by

the evaluator, to be enrolled within 45 days and completed within 60 days and then return to the Board. If the

evaluation is not timely completed, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure, and issue Notice of Charges on Applicant’s

privilege to practice in Arizona, and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with

the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.I.3. Tess Christine Jagusch RN-Exam (Bushong)

Jagusch was present and addressed the Board.

Bushong did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license, and issue

a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.K.1. Stacey Lynn Goodwill LP045345 (Bonner)

AKA: Stacey Lynn Sandoval

Quinn recused

Goodwill was present and addressed the Board.

Bonner did not have any updates.

Board members discussed Letter of Concern options.

Berrigan moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: in January 2017,

while employed as an LPN at a surgery center for Alliance Healthcare in Mesa, Arizona, failing to document vital

signs prior to discharging a patient.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

VII.A.1.a.

13



VI.L.4. Donna Flowers LNA Renewal; UCNA874682803 (Millben)

Flowers was present and addressed the Board.

Millben advised Board members that the Applicant arrived for the meeting today and provided a copy of investigation

questionnaire in which she disclosed her arrest in 2016 and felony conviction, but she did not provide copies of the

Court/police records. Applicant provided work history, a Certificate of Completion for IOP treatment for SUD, DUI

education certificate and PTSD Therapy; she disclosed that in 2015 she received an Order of Reprimand from the

Wyoming Board of Nursing as well as evidence that she completed all the Board ordered requirements. Applicant

also provided evidence that she completed bible study regarding alcohol and drugs. Applicant stated that she has

completed a psychological evaluation, and has evidence, however did not bring the report today.

Board members discussed options for proceeding versus waiting until the next meeting and that license denials do not

go into effect for 45 days.

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, offer a consent

agreement for voluntary surrender on the undeclared CNA. If not signed within 30 days, issue a notice of charges on

the UCNA. Upon signing the consent agreement, allow the applicant to withdraw the LNA application.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.8. Stephen Charles Black RN Exam; CNA1000053686 (Cruz)

Black was present and addressed the Board.

Cruz did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting

and contained in the investigative report, to accept the recommendation of Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.6. Valeria Ann Pacheco RN186752 (Cruz)

Pacheco was present and addressed the Board.


VII.A.1.a.

14


Board members discussed: sobriety date, good employer reviews, number of incidents accountability.

Machesky moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: an arrest on

9/14/2017 in Phoenix AZ for a DUI that resulted in a misdemeanor conviction.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.9. Gideon Ngigi Wambui LPN Endorsement; Temp LPN218657 (Cruz)

Wambui was present and addressed the Board.


Board members discussed alcohol use, disclosure of arrest history.

Machesky moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure/certification requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

IX. Dialogue with Nursing Students

The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Chamberlain University, Gateway Community College,

Brookline College, Glendale Community College, and Eastern Arizona College regarding Board functions, policies

and procedures, HIPAA Compliance, Letters of Concern, ATD, importance to report to the Board a change of address

within 30 days, importance to report to the Board a criminal charge within 10 days.

Board members recessed for lunch at 12:02pm-1:01pm


VI.K.2. Betty Jean Whalen RN093206 (Bonner)

AKA: Betty Jean Hillman

Whalen was not present.

Bonner advised Respondent submitted a hair strand sample for a hair test but there was not enough hair for the test.

VII.A.1.a.

15


Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, on a determination of reasonable cause based on the information

in the investigative report, and material presented at this Board meeting, at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim

Order for a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include

any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed with 45 days and then return to the Board.

If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the information in the investigative report, issue Notice of Charges

and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 2 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.Q.2. Melanie Renee Kennedy RN119003 (Pultz)

Kennedy was telephonically present.

Pultz did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report,

issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.B.1. Karol Lynne Friend RN081566; LP026604 (Richter)

Karol Lynne Jones

Friend was telephonically present and addressed the Board.


Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for respondent on or

about 4/30/18 in Gilbert, AZ for DUI.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.2. Erikah Tiffany Olmstead RN133655 (Richter)

AKA: Erikah Tiffany Steinbrink; Erikah Tiffany Woods

Olmstead was not present.


VII.A.1.a.

16


Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 12 - month probation,

and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

Machesky moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.B.3.


VI.B.3. Lauren Patricia Benecke RN Exam (Richter)

Benecke was present and was represented by legal counsel Anne McClellan, both addressed the Board.

Richter confirmed Board members received the recently uploaded document.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this meeting

and contained in the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.4. Kip Joseph Bowser RN Endorsement (Richter)

AKA: Kip Baxter

Bowser was telephonically present.


Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow applicant

the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation to be

completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the

evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not timely

completed, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

VII.A.1.a.

17


YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.7. Michelle Lee Harrill RN111227 (Richter)

AKA: Michelle Lee Croissant

Harrill was not present.

Richter updated Board members that the Respondent has an evaluation listed.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, making a finding of reasonable cause, based upon the

information in the investigative report, and material presented at this Board meeting, at no cost to the Board, issue an

Interim Order for a comprehensive Psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation by a Board

approved licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the

information in the investigative report, issue Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged

violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.B.11. Gail Marie Nelson CNA1000048914; UCNA100048914 (Richter)

Nelson was not present.

Richterdid not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges against Respondent’s UCNA1000048914.


VI.C.1. Diane Elizabeth Black RN120613 (Kish)

Black was not present.

Kish updated the Board members that she received recent employment documents for Respondent.


report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

VII.A.1.a.

18


YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.C.2. Robyn Gerkin Danitz RN043235 (Kish)

Gerkin Danitz was not present.

Kish did not have any updates.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice

of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.F.1. Jennifer Marie Link RN178894 (Chambers)

Link was telephonically present.



report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VII.A.1.a.

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VI.F.2. Josiah Nwaokwa RN204137; AP9692 (Chambers)

Nwaokwa was not present.


Machesky moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as

contained in the investigative report.


VI.F.5. Gretchen Jane Shook RN186451 (Chambers)

Shook was not present.


Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.F.6. James Arthur Thomas RN193489 (Chambers)

Thomas was not present.


Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.G.2. Gwendolyn Hendrix LP050752 (Pilder)

Hendrix was not present.


VII.A.1.a.

20



report, offer a Consent Agreement for minimum 12-month probation If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of

Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.G.3. Raquel Padilla CNA1000015806 (Pilder)

Padilla was not present.


Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information in the Investigative

Report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Substantiated Complaint on the Registry CNA for Investigative Fact #2

regarding neglect/abuse. If not signed, issue a Notice of Charges on the Registry CNA.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.G.4. Ciara Macias-Lozano RN211617 (Pilder)

Macias-Lozano was not present.

Pilder updated the Board that he spoke with the current employer and that they stated Respondent does not have any

current issues of concern.

Andersen moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

VII.A.1.a.

21


ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.P.1. Rosa Velia Hernandez-Heeley RN054417; AP6905 (Owen-Williams)

Hernandez-Heeley was not present.

Owen-Williams did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed

within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.H.1. Jeremy Heath Allen RN191766 (Elson)

Allen was not present.

Elson did not have any updates.


meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.


VI.H.2. Janet Marie Cardarelli RN088637 (Elson)

Cardarelli was not present.


Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.


VI.H.3. Charles K. Nielson RN Endorsement (Elson)

Nielson was not present.


Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a consent

agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

VII.A.1.a.

22


NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.H.4. Zacharias Phelps-Roper RN Endorsement (Elson)

Phelps-Roper was not present.


Board members discussed status of Applicant’s licenses in other states.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: On January 29,

2016, before the Kansas Board of Nursing in case number 15-1679-8, Applicant’s Kansas registered nursing license

was suspended and on October 19, 2016, before the Utah Board of Nursing in Case number 2016-674 Applicant

entered into a consent agreement for probation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.H.5. Felisa Jeanette Thomas LPN Endorsement (Elson)

Thomas was not present.


Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information presented at this meeting and

the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

VII.A.1.a.

23



VI.I.1. Andrew Robert Cochrane LNA Exam; UCNA1000020505 (Bushong)

Cochrane was not present.


Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this meeting

and contained in the Investigative Report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant license and issue a Letter

of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.I.2. Skylar Jean Beedle LNA Exam; (R) CNA1000057002 (Bushong)

Beedle was not present.


Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations in the Investigative Report, upon meeting all licensure

requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant licensure. If not signed within 30 days,

deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.I.4. Kellie Nicole Ruhl RN Endorsement (Bushong)

Ruhl was not present.

Bushong provided an update of statement from Applicant’s employer regarding testing completed. Respondent has

not contacted Recovery Trek.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Berrigan seconded, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of

fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.

Motion Failed.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐

NO 6 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding of reasonable cause, based

on the information in the Investigative Report, and material presented at this Board meeting, and at no cost to the

Board, issue an Interim Order for a 10 panel hair/nail test, to be completed within 10 days of receiving the order, and

VII.A.1.a.

24


a psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation, at no cost to the Board, by a Board approved

licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed within

45 days and then return to the Board. If either the hair/nail test or the psychological evaluation is not timely completed,

based upon the information identified in the investigative report, deny licensure and include the factual allegations

and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.I.5. Kalee Renee Weaver RN Endorsement (Bushong)

Weaver was not present.


Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.I.6. Cheryl Lavonne Drouillard RN167777 (Bushong)

Drouillard was not present.

Bushong advised Respondent will be present tomorrow (9/17/19).

Berrigan moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table this item until 9/17/19.


VI.I.8. Michalynn Renee Shelburne LP032440 (Bushong)

AKA: Michalynn Gildersleeve; Michalynn Jorgensen

Shelburne was not present.

Bushong distributed an update for Board members to review.

Board members discussed Respondent’s compliance.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, to accept the recommendation of Board staff.

VII.A.1.a.

25


VII.A.2. Update from the Arizona Nurses Association & Potential Legislation 2021 – R. Schafer & K.

Busby.

Robin Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Arizona Nurses Association provided information to the Board members.

VII.A.11. Updates & Legal Advice on 2019 Legislation, including SB1062 (licensee addresses) and other

Bills – Ridenour/Campbell/Krishna

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, to move into Executive Session to obtain legal advice per ARS 38-431(3)(A)(3)

at 2:15pm – 2:25pm.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, it was unanimously carried, to designate that AZNA is a Board “designated

association” so that they can obtain mailing lists.


VI.L.1. Benetta Sims LP035255 (Millben)

Sims was not present.

Millben did not have any updates.


meeting and contained in the Investigative Report, issue a Notice of Charges.


VI.L.2. Shannon A. Yazzie LP040574 (Millben)

Yazzie was not present.

Millben advised Board members that Respondent will be in attendance on 9/17/19.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to table this case.


VI.L.3. Sarah Marie-Francoise Apostolakis RN Exam (Millben)

Apostolakis was not present.

Millben did not have any updates.

Boyer moved, Machesky seconded, and it was carried, based on the information presented at this meeting and

contained in the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.M.3. Christopher Allen Hill RN164502 (Rapkoch)

Hill was not present.

Rapkoch did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

VII.A.1.a.

26


YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.N.1. Mbiombio Daniel LNA1000046459 (Wittenberg)

Daniel was not present.

Wittenberg did not have any updates.

Wittenberg updated Board members that Respondent is no longer communicating with Board Staff.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report

and information presented at the Board meeting, dismiss the complaint.


VI.N.2. Cresfield Winslow Moody AP2197; RN091127 Reissuance (Wittenberg)

Moody was telephonically present and addressed the Board.


Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow the Applicant to withdraw the

application.


VI.N.3. Ilan Yosef Nava RN Endorsement (Wittenberg)

Nava was not present. Board staff attempted to reach Applicant telephonically and received no answer.

Wittenberg updated the Board that Applicant would like to withdraw application.

Board members discussed whether Applicant is licensed in other states.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow Applicant to withdraw the application.


VI.N.4. Loraine Hesebeck Rutherford RN021281 (Wittenberg)

Rutherford was telephonically present.


Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report

and information presented at the Board meeting, dismiss the complaint.


VI.N.5. Melissa Ann Foy RN151884 (Wittenberg)

Foy was not present.

Wittenberg updated the Board that he had received a signed release for Respondent’s medical records.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, making a finding of reasonable cause, based

upon the information in the investigative report, and material presented at this Board meeting, at no cost to the Board,

issue an Interim Order for a comprehensive psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation by a

Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the

information in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged

violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VII.A.1.a.

27


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.1. Benard Ngaruiya Wataku UCNA 1000039233; CNA1000039233 (Cruz)

Wataku was not present.



report, issue a Notice of Charges on UCNA1000039233.


VI.O.2. Christina Rae Ashby RN Endorsement (Cruz)

Ashby was not present.


Berrigan moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.3. Alena Marie Johnson RN188467 (Cruz)

Johnson was not present. Board staff attempted to reach applicant telephonically and received no answer.


Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable cause based on

the information in the investigative report, and material presented at this Board meeting, at no cost to the Board, issue

an Interim Order for a substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist, and

to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed with 45 days and then return to

the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the information in the investigative report, issue a Notice

of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

VII.A.1.a.

28


YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.4. Matthew William McGrath LNA Exam (Cruz)

McGrath was telephonically present.


Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant the

opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation and substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board approved

licensed psychologist and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and

completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not timely completed, based upon the

information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.O.5. Stacey Nicole Stewart RN Endorsement (Cruz)

Stewart was telephonically present and addressed the Board.


Board members discussed action taken against Applicant in other states.

Boyer left the meeting 2:54pm

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant

the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation to include substance abuse evaluation to be completed by a Board

Approved licensed psychologist and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not timely completed, based

upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the

investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

VII.A.1.a.

29


NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

Berrigan left the meeting 2:56pm


VI.O.7. Amanda Jolyn Perez RN203445 (Cruz)

Perez was not present.



meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed

within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to reopen VI.B.2.




Richter requested Board members update the conclusions of law to include an additional potential violation: ARS

§ 32-1601(26)(e): “Being mentally incompetent or physically unsafe to a degree that is or might be harmful or

dangerous to the health of a patient or the public.”

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to update the conclusions of law.

Break at 2:59pm-3:27pm All members returned at this time.


VI.R.1. Deanna Lynne Suppo LNA Exam (Barajas)

Suppo was not present.

Barajas did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was carried, continue the investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity

to obtain a psychological evaluation, to include a substance abuse evaluation, at no cost to the Board, by a Board

approved licensed psychologist with expertise in substance abuse, and to include any additional testing deemed

necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the

evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative

report, deny licensure.

VII.A.1.a.

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VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.T.1. Sarah Mbong LP044917 (Caruso)

Mbong was not present.

Caruso did not have any updates.

Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative


VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports

VI.U.1. David Garcia CNA1000038120; UCNA1000038120 (Dahn)

Garcia was not present.

Dahn did not have any updates.

Board members discussed Respondent’s lack of response to Board communications.

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for failure to furnish

a complete explanation of the matter and return the Board issued questionnaire within 30 days as required, in or

around January, 2019.


VI.U.2. Shaista H. Hamed UCNA1000009245 (Dahn)

Hamed was not present.


Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the

investigative report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Notice of Charges.


VI.U.3. Florence Ogie UCNA1000024242 (Dahn)

Ogie was not present.


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Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative

report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Notice of Charges.


VI.A.5. Karen Wood Kellenberger RN Endorsement (Olson)

Kellenberger was not present.


Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information contained in the

Investigative Report and information presented at this meeting, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff

and as contained in the Investigative Report and, upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant RN licensure.


VI.A.7. David Dewaud Maxsam RN Endorsement (Olson)

AKA: David Dewaud Maxam

Maxsam was telephonically present and addressed the Board.


Gutierrez moved, Gillette seconded, and it was carried, grant licensure upon meeting all requirements, and issue a

Letter of Concern based on the information in the Investigative Report as proposed by Board Staff and as contained

in the Investigative Report.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


VI.M.4. Amanda Kay Stewart RN199506 (Rapkoch)

Stewart was telephonically present and addressed the Board.


Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative report,

issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.

V.C. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders

V.C.1. Benjamin Tyler Brower RN166566 (Sutter)

Brower was not present.

Sutter did not have any updates.


meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 36-month stayed

revocation probation to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Complaint Notice of

Hearing.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

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NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

V.C. Non-Compliance/Compliance with Board Orders

V.C.2. Elizabeth Christine Taylor RN154918 (Sutter)

Taylor was telephonically present.

Sutter did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer Respondent a second amendment to allow Respondent to

complete a refresher course to be completed within twelve months of the effective date. If the refresher course is not

completed within twelve months, lift the stay of revocation and revoke Respondent’s nursing license number

RN154918 for a minimum period of 5 years.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Board members discussed continued drug testing and AA meetings.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to amend motion, as part of the amendment to

allow Respondent to go to the step down drug testing now. If not signed within 30 days lift the stay and revoke the

license.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐


The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Gateway Community College regarding Board functions,

policies and procedures. Discussion included: impact of driving under the influence, social media, the importance to

report to the Board a change of address within 30 days; telephonic calls and Complaints, and responding to Board

mail.

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Board members recessed for the day at 4:08pm

Arizona State Board of Nursing Doug Ducey Joey Ridenour Governor Executive Director

Board Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:00am Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in

Board Room A, at the Board of Nursing office, 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Randy C. Quinn,

CRNA, President, presiding. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Randy C. Quinn, CRNA, President

Dr. Carmen Hill-Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, Vice-President

Cecelia Andersen BSN, RN, Secretary

Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Member

LaJuana Gillette, Member

Lori Gutierrez, MSN, RN-C, Member

Jana Machesky, LPN, Member

Dr. Melinda Preston, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Member

Dr. Lisa Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, Member

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Elizabeth Boyer, RN, Member

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General

STAFF DIRECTORS:

Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Janeen Dahn, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Associate Director of Operations, Hearing and Compliance

Cindy Mand, MSN, RN, Associate Director of Complaints and Investigations

Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director of IT and Finance

Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, Associate Director/Education & Evidenced Based Regulation

STAFF:

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Irene Barajas, Senior Investigator

Shawna Bonner, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Susan Bushong, B.A., Senior Investigator

John Capone, Senior Investigator

Diane Caruso, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN, Advanced Practice Nurse

Consultant

Stephanie Chambers, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Stephanie Cruz, Senior Investigator

David Elson, Senior Investigator

Cindy George, BSN, RN, Education Program Administrator Kathleen

Harrington, MSN-INF, RN, Program Administrator

Heather Healy, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, PMP, Education

Program Administrator

Kristi Hunter, MSN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Dolores Hurtado, Senior Investigator

Ruth Kish, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Lyn Ledbetter, Administrative Assistant II

Emma Mamaluy, JD, Chief Counsel

Pam Millben, Senior Investigator

Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator

Naira Kutnerian, Legal Secretary II, Investigator

Kirk Olson, Program Manager

Eileen Owen-Williams, DNP, PhD, APRN, CNM, FNP,

AFN-BC, FAANP, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Michael Pilder, MSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Loral Anne Pultz, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Kevin Rapkoch, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator

Brent Sutter, Senior Investigator

Pete Wittenberg, Senior Investigator

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

The following Board members were present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette, Gutierrez, Machesky, and Preston.

Quinn presided.

Quinn welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated the mission

of the Board.

II.A. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Recommendations

II.A.4. Lorraine Claire Schenkel RN122042; AP2214 (Campbell)

The proceeding began at 8:02am with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,

Gutierrez, Machesky and Preston

All Board members answered affirmatively that they had received and read the transcript of the hearing and the

Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation.

The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General.

Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law order revoking the RN and AP Certificate in this case with the typographical

corrections that are stated in the states position.

Hill-Mekoba arrived at 8:05am

Schenkel was present and addressed the Board. Schenkel’s counsel Chris Kimminau, was also present.

Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings

contained in Paragraphs 1 through 43 and to change the Findings of Fact as outlined in the states memorandum and

as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.

Preston moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in

Paragraphs 1 through 9 as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.

Schenkel was given the opportunity to respond to the recommended discipline.

Preston moved, Gillete seconded, and it was carried, based on the foregoing, it is ordered that, on the effective date

of the final order of the matter, Registered Nurse License No. RN122042 and Advanced Practice

Certificate No. AP2214 previously issued to Lorraine Claire Schenkel shall be revoked.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 7 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐

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35


NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

II.G. Settlement Conference Cases and Proposed Consent Agreements

II.G.4. William Tighe O’Meara RN183045 (Campbell)


O’Meara was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey.

Preston moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to, accept the signed consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

Board member Smith arrived 8:18am


II.G.5. Susan Jane Sheedy RN191461; AP7894 (Campbell)


Sheedy was not present and was represented by legal counsel David Rubin who was present.

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried to, accept the signed consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.A.1. Jan Marie Vinson RN184039 (Krishna)

The proceeding began at 8:19 with the following Board members present: Quinn, Andersen, Berrigan, Gillette,

Gutierrez, Hill-Mekoba, Machesky, Preston and Smith

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36




The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney General,

provided independent counsel for the Board.

Krishna addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the Administrative Law Judge’s proposed findings of

fact and conclusions of law with modifications to Finding of Fact 8 and the proposed outlined Conclusions of law.

Vinson was not present.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained

in Paragraphs 1 through 19 with modifications set fourth by the state, as requested by the State for the reasons as

stated in the State’s motion.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in

Paragraphs 1 through 4 with modifications as requested by the State for the reasons as stated in the State’s motion.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, accept the Administrative Law Judge

recommended order in this case, to include a substance use evaluation, drug testing, AA/NA, performance evaluations

along with other standard terms and conditions in the Board’s order attached.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.A.2. Barbara Lee Thomas RN Applicant (Campbell)





The State was represented by Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney

General, provided independent counsel for the Board.

Campbell addressed the Board and requested the Board to dismiss Thomas’ appeal of denial. Thomas was not present.

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37


Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained

in Paragraphs 1 through 2 as recommended by the Administrative Law Judge.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations in

Paragraphs 1 through 2 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Administrative Law Judge’s

recommended order that the Complainant’s appeal is dismissed.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.A.3. Brenton John Mannlein RN Applicant (Campbell)





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findings of fact and conclusions of law and to and to proceed to affirm denial in this case.

Mannlein was not present.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings

contained in Paragraphs 1 through 7 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations

in Paragraphs 1 through 5 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, adopt the recommended order by the

Administrative Law Judge in view of the foregoing, and in light of Applicant Brenton John Mannlein’s failure to

prosecute his appeal, IT IS ORDERED the appeal in Case No. 19A-1711079-NUR be dismissed and that the Board

affirm its denial of Applicant’s application for licensure as an RN.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.A.5. Academic Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program 9208 (Campbell)








Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and to and to proceed to revocation in this case.

Representatives, from Academic Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program were not present.

Preston moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept as Findings of Fact the findings contained

in Paragraphs 1 through 10 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept as Conclusions of Law the violations

in Paragraphs 1 through 7 as identified by the Administrative Law Judge

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, accept the recommended order that Based on the foregoing, the Administrative

Law Judge recommends that the Board revoke Program Approval Number 9208 previously issued to Academic

Training AZ Nursing Assistant Program.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

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39


NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to re-open II.A.1.


II.A.1. Jan Marie Vinson RN184039 (Krishna)

Vinson was present and addressed the Board.

Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reaffirm the previous decision to accept the

Administrative Law Judge recommendation for probation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.G.1. Veronica Elstro RN14687; AP7856 (Mamaluy)

AKA: Veronica Leticia Navaruo

Elstro was present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.

Mamaluy explained that Respondent had completed continuing education, and asked the Board to accept the signed

consent agreement.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the proposed signed consent agreement.

For Decree of Censure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


II.G.2. Gina Marie Mendoza LP053556 (Mamaluy)

AKA: Gina Marie Clemens

Mendoza was not present and was represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.

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Mamaluy did not have any updates, and asked the Board to accept the signed consent agreement.

Gutierrez moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the proposed signed consent

agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

II.B. Consent Agenda - Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Complaint

and Notice of Hearing & Recommended Discipline

AGENDA # Respondent Name Lic/Cert # Board Resolution Legal Staff

II.B.1. Nicanor Admana RN133977 DOC (Campbell)

II.B.2. Elizabeth Capitini UCNA999995516;

CNA999995516 Revoke (Campbell)

The above listed were not present and were not represented by legal counsel.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to grant the State’s Motion to Deem Allegations

Admitted.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Factual Allegations and Alleged

Violations from the Complaint and Notice of Hearing as Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the State’s recommended discipline as

set forth in the State’s motion.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and

Recommended Discipline


II.C.1. Sandra L. Amos RN154818 Revoke (Campbell)

II.C.2.

Ada Beatriz Balcarcel

AKA: Ada Beatriz Blea Escobar;

Ada Beatriz Balcarcel Escobar

UCNA1000017890;

CNA1000017890 Revoke (Campbell)

II.C.3. Kelly Sharp Carey LP049689 Revoke (Campbell)

II.C.5. Sara Beth Lincoln RN175363 Revoke (Campbell)

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II.C.6. Cheyenne Maraggos-Gbur

AKA: Cheyenne Maraggos RN190562 Revoke (Campbell)

II.C.9. Amy Catherine-Orr Slepica

AKA: Amy Orr; Amy Cady RN213196 Revoke (Campbell)

Elizabeth Campbell, addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline for the

above listed.

The above listed license/certificate holders were not present and were not represented by legal counsel.

Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to grant the State’s Motions to Deem Allegations

Admitted on II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the Factual Allegations and the Alleged

Violations from the Notices of Charges Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adopt the State’s recommended discipline as

set forth in the Motion to Deem on II.C.1,2,3,5,6, and 9.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of

Charges and Recommended Discipline

II.C.7. Nicole Taylor Phillips LNA1000034646 (Krishna)



Krishna advised that the case was a felony bar and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline.

Nicole Taylor Phillips was present and requested to surrender her license. Respondent said she was uder the

impression her previous counsel was handling this matter.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motions to Deem Allegations

Admitted.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Factual Allegations as Findings of

Fact and Alleged Violations as Conclusions of Law from the Notices of Charges.

Krishna advised that the Notice of Charges was sent to Respondent’s home address on 5/29/19.

Board members discussed that the notice possibly should have been sent to the attorney on record at the time.

Quinn moved, Preston seconded, and it was unanimously carried to table the case to allow time for staff to prepare a

voluntary surrender.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and


II.C.4. Vanessa Rose Esposito CNA224910 (Campbell)



Esposito was not present. Board staff attempted to reach Respondent by phone but there was no answer.

Elizabeth Campbell, addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s Motion to Deem.

Preston moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant the State’s Motion to Deem Allegations

Admitted.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the Factual Allegations as Findings of

Fact and Alleged Violations as Conclusions of Law.

Preston moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the State’s recommended discipline as

set forth in the Motion to Deem.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of

Charges and Recommended Discipline

II.C.8. Barbara Ann Silvers RN176170 (Campbell)

AKA: Barbara Peters;

Barbara Lesinski



Silvers was telephonically present and addressed the Board. Stated she did not receive the notice of charges.

Elizabeth Campbell, addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the State’s recommended discipline.

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny the motion to deem allegations

admitted.

D. Rehearing Requests or Review of Board Decision

II.D.1. Alexis Chevon Jasso LP040383 (Krishna)





Jasso was not present.

Krishna addressed the Board and recommended the Board deny the request for rehearing/reconsideration.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried to deny the request for rehearing or review.

II.E. Request to Rescind Prior Board Decision to Consider Alternative Action

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II.E.1. Anjelita Cuevas-Sandoval LNA Applicant (Campbell)



Cuevas-Sandoval was not present.

Campbell addressed the Board and stated the State supports the request to allow Applicant to withdraw her

application.

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to allow Applicant to withdraw her

application.


II.G.3. Lyndsey Marie Dishmon RN129378 (Krishna)

AKA: Lyndsy Marie Shultz

The State was represented by Sunita Krishna, Assistant Attorney General. Carrie Smith, Assistant Attorney


Dishmon was present.

Krishna addressed the Board and requested the Board accept the proposed signed Consent Agreement to resolve this

matter.

Preston moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the signed consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


VI.A.2. Jayden Nedeau RN175304; AP4645 (Olson)

Nedeau was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, who addressed the Board.

Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative

report, to issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff and as contained in the Investigative Report.


VI.B.10. Jaclyn Dawn Lefebvre RN211406 (Richter)

Lefebvre was present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, both of whom addressed the Board.

Richter confirmed that Board members had received an update which included a response from Respondent’s legal

counsel.

Board members discussed a consent agreement, monitoring, or a Letter of Concern.

Preston – Directed Board staff to correct Fact # 3 typo with the date June 2018.

Machesky moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: your February

10, 2018 arrest by Fort McDowell Police Department for DUI with a BAC of .166%, which resulted in your conviction

on March 27, 2019 in North Mesa Justice Court for DUI, a class 1 misdemeanor; and for your arrest on June 2, 2018

by AZ Department of Public Safety, for DUI with a BAC of .152%, which resulted in your conviction on March 27,

2019 in North Mesa Justice Court for DUI, a class 1 misdemeanor

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

VII.A.1.a.

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YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.I.6.


VI.I.6. Cheryl Lavonne Drouillard RN167777 (Bushong)

Drouillard was present.


Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, on a determination of reasonable cause based

on the information in the investigative report, material presented at this Board meeting, and at no cost to the Board,

issue an Interim Order for a psychological evaluation, to include a substance abuse evaluation, to be completed by a

Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be

completed with 45 days and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the information

in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for

failure to comply with the Interim Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


VI.I.7. Tyler Angelita Miller RN205855 (Bushong)

Miller was present and addressed the Board.


Board members discussed Respondent's conduct, and her opportunity to return items removed from the facility.

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was carried, based upon the information in the investigative report, offer a


Gutierrez and Machesky spoke against the motion.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 5 ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

NO 4 ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

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ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable VI.L.2.


VI.L.2. Shannon A. Yazzie LP040574 (Millben)

Yazzie was present.

Millben updated the Board that Respondent has enrolled in programs and required device was installed on her vehicle.

Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue a Letter of Concern for: your March 23,

2018 arrest for DUI with a BAC of .199% in Phoenix, AZ and subsequent conviction on July 20, 2018, of Extreme

DUI with an alcohol concentration of .15 or more, in the Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix, AZ.


VI.M.1. Patricia Ann Codd RN148555 (Rapkoch)

Codd was present.


Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative

report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.

Break 9:50am-10:17

VII.A.10. Update on Settlement Proposal for CV2017-000721; Foos v State of Arizona – Assistant

Attorney General Deborah Garner, and Board Chief Counsel Mamaluy. (Discussion &

Decision)

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, it was unanimously carried, to move into executive session on this matter to obtain

legal advice, review confidential materials, and/or consider its position in pending or contemplated litigation or in

settlement decisions related to pending litigation, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2),(3), and (4).

Returned from executive session at 10:25am

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to rescind the prior Order of Denial and accept the

signed consent agreement for Order of Denial.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Quinn moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen II.B.1.

II.B. Consent Agenda - Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Complaint

and Notice of Hearing & Recommended Discipline


II.B.1. Nicanor Admana RN133977 DOC (Campbell)

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Quinn advised Respondent of the Board’s prior motion to Deem and issue a Decree of Censure.

Admana was present and addressed the Board. Admana stated the Notice was received.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, it was unanimously carried, to reaffirm the Board’s previous motion of Decree

of Censure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Quinn moved Berrigan seconded, it was unanimously carried, to untable II.C.7. II.C. CONSENT: Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted for Failure to Respond to Notice of Charges and


II.C.7. Nicole Taylor Phillips LNA1000034646 (Krishna)



Krishna advised that there was a signed consent agreement for voluntary surender.

Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, it was unanimously carried, to recind Motion to Deem and accept voluntary

surrender.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

III. Board Reports Regarding Executive Director/Designee Delegated Duties, Cases Dismissed,

Letters of Concern, Cases Closed Through Settlement, Imposters and Court Ordered

Revocations, Lapsed Licenses/Certificate Signed Agreement (Information)

III.A. Board Information Regarding Cases Dismissed Pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01(C)1

Information was provided to the Board regarding cases dismissed pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01(C)1

III.B. Board Information Regarding Letters of Concern Issued Pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01(C)4

Information was provided to the Board regarding Letters of Concern issued pursuant to ARS 32-1605.01(C)4.

III.C. Board Information Regarding Lapsed Licenses/Certificates Signed Consent Agreement

Information was provided to the Board regarding lapsed licenses/certificates signed Consent Agreement.

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IV.A. Alleged Lapsed Licenses & Certificates: Possible Administrative

IV.A.1. Board Staff Recommendation: Offer Consent Agreement/Signed for Administrative Penalty

Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Penalty Amount

IV.A.1.a. Josefina Juarez Montoya RN130539 $100.00

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the signed consent agreement for

administrative penalty.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

IV.B.2. CONSENT AGENDA - Felony Bar Cases

IV.B.2. Board Staff Recommendation: Notice of Charges for RN/LPN/CNA

Agenda # Name License/Certificate # Staff

IV.B.2.a. Tonya Sue Parker RN118291 (Elson) Quinn moved, Machesky seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to issue the Notice of Charges.

V.A. CONSENT AGENDA Board Staff Recommendation: Terminate Previously Issued Board Orders

after Full Compliance, RN/LP/CNA (Harrington)

(List available in Board office)

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the full compliance list to terminate

Board order/consent agreement as of each respective date, if no evidence of non-compliance with Board order/consent

agreement exists.

V.F. Request to Approve Alternative to Discipline Stipulated Agreements and Consent Agreements

(List available in Board office)

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the ATD stipulated agreements and

Consent agreements.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

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48


Board member Smith recused

V.G. Consent Agenda: Request to Approve Education Program Applications

Agenda # Program Name Approval Type Staff

1. Arizona College BSN Program Program Change K. Malloch

2. Grand Canyon University BSN

Program Program Change K. Malloch

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to grant approval of consent agenda items V.G.1

and 2.

Board member Smith returned.

Berrigan moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to untable II.H.1.




II.H.1. Whitney Carlene Haywood AZ Privilege (Pultz)

AKA: Whitney Carlene Akers

Haywood was not present.

Pultz advised there was an upload that contained a signed consent agreement for the ATD and an application for

endorsement.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the ATD consent agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

VII. Board Reports for Discussion, Information, Staff Direction and/or Decision

VII.A. Executive Directors Report – Ridenour

VII.A.1.a. July 25&26, 2019, Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve minutes of July 25&26, 2019, regular

Board meeting.

VII.A.5. Update on SB 2569 “Universal Licensure” & Frequently Asked Questions – Dahn/Ridenour

Information was provided to the Board members

VII.A.3. Board Member Educational Session: Fiscal Year 2019 Final Budget Report; Year to Date

Expenditure Report 2020; Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and FY 2021 Program

Summary & Performance Metrics – Ellis/Butler/Dahn/Mand/Malloch/Ridenour

Ellis/ Ridenour/Dahn/Mand provided updates to the Board on the budget and FTEs and performance metrics.

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, it was unanimously carried, to approve the 2021 budget.

VII.A.4. Update on Fee Waivers for past 18 months – Ellis/Butler

ORBS & Licensing Cycle Times – Dahn

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Ellis and Dahn provided information to the Board members.

VII.B. Educational Reports and Rules – Malloch/ George/ Healy

VII.B.1. Education Department Update Memo

Information was provided to the Board regarding Nurse Assistant Programs approved by the Executive Director.

VII.B.2.a. Nurse Assistant Programs Approved by the Executive Director

Information was provided to the Board regarding the Education Department

VII.B.2.b. Paradise Valley Community College, ADN Program - Administrative Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding the Paradise Valley Community College, ADN Program -

Administrative Change

VII.B.2.c. Aspen University, BSN Program - Administrative Change

Information was provided to the Board regarding the Aspen University, BSN Program - Administrative Change

VII.B.2.d. Certified Medication Assistant Program Update

Information was provided to the Board regarding the Certified Medication Assistant Program

VII.B.2e. Columbus State University, APRN Program - Case Disposition

Information was provided to the Board regarding the Columbus State University, APRN Program - Case

Disposition


VII.B.3. Caregiver's Training Institute, Nursing Assistant Program - Investigative Report

Brent Pichler and MaryLou Michaels, from Caregiver’s Training Institute, were telephonically present.

George did not have any updates.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative

report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board Staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VII.B.5. Use of LPN Scope of Practice Test

Malloch addressed the Board

Board members discussed the use of the LPN Scope of Practice Test.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to remove the ability to take the LPN scope

of practice test to allow RN-NCLEX failure students to sit for the PN-NCLEX.


VII.B.6. Education Annual Report

Malloch addressed the Board regarding the 2018 Annual Report.

VII.E.2. Education – Smith/Malloch

VII.E.2.a. Draft Minutes of Education Committee Meeting

Education Advisory Committee meeting draft minutes of August 2, 2019 were provided to the Board for information.

VII.E.2. Education – Smith /Malloch

VII.E.2.b. Advisory Opinion: Supervision of Unlicensed Nurse Externs by Registered Nurses

George provided information and updates about the Draft Advisory Opinion: Supervision of Unlicensed Nurse

Externs by Registered Nurses.

Preston moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to approve the advisory opinion: Supervision of

Unlicensed Nurse Externs by Registered Nurses

VII.E.2. Education – Smith /Malloch

VII.E.2.c. Education Committee - Addition of Members

Malloch provided information regarding the addition of Kimberly Shea and Shannon Campbell, two new members

to the Education Committee.

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50


Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve two new members for the AZBN

Education Committee.

VII.A.6. Report NCSBN Annual Business Meeting August 19-23, 2019 – LSmith/Dahn/Ridenour

Smith provided information to the Board members regarding the NCSBN Annual meeting held in August. Information

included/ Next-Gen NCLEX, Compact States, RN/LPN vs APRN Compact.

VII.A.7. Substantive Policy: Guidelines and Criteria for Executive Director or Designee Accepting

Signed Consent Agreement in Lieu of Summary Suspension - Tyler Doak, RN 214800,

Investigative Report & Signed Consent Agreement – Quinn/Ridenour

Ridenour provided information to the Board members regarding Ridenour's acceptance of a signed consent agreement

in lieu of a summary suspension.

VII.A.8. Update on Organizational Chart/Personnel Changes – Dahn/Ellis/Mand/Malloch/Ridenour

Mand informed the Board that Diane Caruso was hired, in the Investigations Department. Dahn informed the Board

that Jamie Monreal and Kandice Coleman were added to the Customer Service Team.

VII.A.9. Update on Proposed Rule Changes – Mamaluy/Ridenour

Mamaluy updated Board members on the Proposed Rule Changes that are pending approval by the Governor's

Office for an Exemption from the Governor's Rulemaking Moratorium. Mamaluy also explained that the new CNS

prescribing rules are still being reviewed in the APRN sub-committee, and will include updated rules for Nurse

Midwives, who are now in a separate APRN category.

VII.A.11. Updates & Legal Advice on 2019 Legislation, including SB1062 (licensee addresses) and other

Bills – Ridenour/Campbell/Krishna

VII.A.12. 2019 Compliance Report on Alternative to Discipline Programs – Harrington/Dahn

Harrington/Dahn provided information to the Board members.


The Board members and staff dialogued with students from Chamberlain University, ASU, Brookline College,

regarding Board functions, policies and procedures. Discussion included: Ramification of Letters of Concerns, Flow

of Board Meeting, Decree of Censures and disciplinary actions, Board member appointments and volunteer

opportunities, What happens when disagreements occur between Board members on a case, Cases seen most often.

NCLEX, Importance to report to the Board a change of address within 30 days, and Importance to report to the Board

a criminal charge within 10 days.

Recessed for Lunch 11:49am- 12:51pm

VII.E. Committee Reports

VII.E.1. Scope of Practice – Gutierrez/Berrigan/ Machesky /Bontrager

VII.E.1.a. Draft Minutes for August 27, 2019

Scope of Practice Committee meeting draft minutes of August 27, 2019, were provided to the Board for information.

VII.E.1.b.2. Draft Advisory Opinion: Sheath Removal Placement of Mechanical Compression Devices &

Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices

Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: Draft Advisory Opinion: Sheath Removal Placement of

Mechanical Compression Devices & Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices was discussed.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Sheath

Removal Placement of Mechanical Compression Devices & Deployment of Vascular Closure Devices.

VII.E.1.b.3. Draft Advisory Opinion: Orders Accepting Transcribing Reviewing Orders

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Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Orders Accepting

Transcribing Reviewing Orders was discussed.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Orders

Accepting Transcribing Reviewing Orders with recommended changes.

VII.E.1.b.4. Draft Advisory Opinion: Vaginal Speculum Exam and Specimen Collection

Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Vaginal Speculum Exam

and Specimen Collection was discussed.

Gutierrez moved, Quinn seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Vaginal

Speculum Exam and Specimen Collection.

VII.E.1.b.5. Draft Advisory Opinion: Delegation of Nursing Tasks by RN/LPN

Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Delegation of Nursing

Tasks by RN/LPN was discussed.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Delegation of

Nursing Tasks by RN/LPN with changes.

VII.E.1.b.6. Draft Advisory Opinion: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for Screening Purposes

Bontrager was present and addressed the Board regarding: the Draft Advisory Opinion: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for

Screening Purposes was discussed.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Flexible

Sigmoidoscopy for Screening Purposes.

VII.E.1.b.8. Draft Advisory Opinion: Analgesia by Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural,

Intrathecal, Interpleural, Perineural)

Draft Advisory Opinion: Analgesia by Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural, Intrathecal, Interpleural,

Perineural) was discussed.

Quinn moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried to approve the advisory opinion: Analgesia by

Catheter Techniques: Role of the RN (Epidural, Intrathecal, Interpleural, Perineural)

Quinn moved, Gillette seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen VI.B.2.




Olmstead was not present.


Quinn moved, Anderson seconded, and it was unanimously carried, accept the Board staff recommendation for

entry into ATD.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba

V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 9 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒


VII.A.1.a.

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VI.M.2. Trisha Kay Collinson RN106067 (Rapkoch)

Complainant was present and addressed the Board.

Collinson was present and addressed the Board. Landa Tartaglio, Principal at Kachina Elementary at time of incident,

was present and she addressed the Board also.


Board members discussed facts about communication notes.

Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, based upon information in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern

as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.

Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried to rescind the motion for a Letter of Concern.

Quinn moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was carried, to dismiss the complaint.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Preston

Member

Gillette

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Quinn

President

Hill-

Mekoba V.President

Machesky

Member

Smith

Member

Boyer

Member

YES 8 ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 1 ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 1 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

VII.D. A.A.G. Report – Campbell/ Krishna/ Raine

VII.D.1.a Updates Court Actions – Campbell/Krishna

Campbell provided an update to Board members on court actions.


The Board members and staff dialogued with students from: Gateway Community College regarding Board functions,

policies and procedures. Importance to report to the Board a criminal charge within 10 days, Importance to report to

the Board a change of address within 30 days, most common complaints for APRNs.

VIII. Call to the Public

A public body may make an open call to the public during a public meeting, subject to reasonable time, place

and manner restrictions, to allow individuals to address the public body on any issue within the jurisdiction of

the public body. The Board may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be put on a future

agenda. Members of the public body shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open

call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H).

No members of the public requested to speak

VII.C. President’s Report – Quinn

VII.C.1.a. Update on Board Appointments – Quinn/Ridenour (Oral – Information); Election of Board

Officers: President, Vice President & Secretary – Quinn/All

No updates on Board Appointments.

Board members discussed Board Officers. Hill-Mekoba will continue as Vice-President with the intent to move into

the President position. Andersen will continue as Secretary.

VII.C.1.b. Debriefing on Board Processes and Suggested Changes – All

Microphones and the Board room sound system were discussed in the debriefing.

X. Adjournment

Quinn moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting.

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