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INDIANA STATE BOARD OF NURSING

Will meet on

Thursday, January 19, 2017

at 8:30 a.m.

in the Auditorium of the

Indiana Government Center-South

302 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM 8:30 a.m.

II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 08, 2016 MEETING OF THE BOARD

IV. ADOPTION OF MINTUES FROM THE DECEMBER 1, 2016 ALJ MEETING

V. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 5, 2017 ALJ MEETING

VI. ADOPTION OF THE ON THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

VII. INDIANA STATE NURSES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

V. EDUCATION

A. Harrison College PN program status update (Paula Hartman MSN, RN)

B. Harrison College ASN request for curriculum change (Paula Hartman MSN, RN)

B. Monthly written report Brown Mackie South Bend PN program

C. Monthly written report Fortis College ASN program

D. Monthly written report and notice of Intent to Close VR Ashwood PN program

E. Monthly written report MJS College ASN program

F. FYI only – Dr. Laurie Peters PhD, MSN, RN retires as Assoc. Vice Pres. of Nursing Education, Ivy

Tech Community College effective Jan. 13, 2017.

G. FYI only – Dr. Anne Thomas PhD, ANP-BC, GNP, FAANP resigns as Dean, University of Indianapolis

Effective Dec. 9, 2016. Dr. Norma Hall DNP, RN named interim Dean, School of Nursing.

H. FYI only – Harrison College appoints Cindy Knipe RN, MSN, NEA-BC, PN Program director

VI. DISCUSSION

A. Election of Officers

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B. Review Course vs. Refresher Course

VIII. BOARD DIRECTOR REPORT

VIII. PERSONAL APPEARANCES 8:45am

Personal Appearance applicants will meet in the Auditorium but will be conducted by one or more Board Members in

another conference center room concurrently with the administrative hearings scheduled for 8:45 a.m. The Board

Member(s) conducting the personal appearance interviews will make recommendations to the full Board regarding their

applications at the end of the full Board Meeting.

A. Appearances by Applicants for Licensure

1. Katrina Petrey RN Exam Failure to Disclose

2. Mandie Hendrickson RN Exam Grad Date 2009/Failure to Disclose

3. Michelle Neilson RN Exam Failure to Disclose

4. Scott Chambers RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

5. Elizabeth Witchger RN Exam Failure to Disclose

6. Radine Bazier LPN Exam Positive Response

7. Ashley Browning RN Exam Positive Response

8. Diana Kroll RN Endo Failure to Disclose *

9. Stanley Blanchard RN Endo Positive Response *

10. Dashona Williams LPN Endo Positive Response *

11. Aida Martinez RN Endo Failure to Disclose *

12. Denise Goines LPN Endo Failure to Disclose *

13. Robin Clemens RN Endo Positive Response *

14. Jennifer Vince RN Endo Failure to Disclose *

15. Brett Dinger RN Endo Positive Response *

16. Judith Herrera RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts *

17. Krista Williams LPN Exam Failure to Disclose

18. Anthony Turner LPN Exam Failure to Disclose

19. Antonio Brown LPN Endo Failure to Disclose

20. Lashay Epperson LPN Exam Positive Response

21. Lawrance Boynton Jr. RN Exam Positive Response

22. Mark Hughes APN Failure to Disclose CONTINUED

23. Michelle Nichols APN Positive Response

24. Mia Merriweather LPN Exam Positive Response

25. Lauren Kasha RN Exam Positive Response

26. Jessica Meriweather RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

27. Briona Miller RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

28. Rose Weaver RN Exam 2012 Grad Date/Previous Testing Attempts

29. Brittany Ivetic RN Exam Failure to Disclose

B. Appearance by Applicants for Renewal

1. Sandra Malik RN Renewal Positive Response – FULL BOARD

2. Beth Davis RN Renewal Expired since 2003- CONTINUED

3. James Watkins LPN Renewal Positive Response- FULL BOARD

IX. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

The following hearings are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Cases will be heard upon order of arrival. A sign-up sheet

will be available at 8:00 a.m.

1. In the Matter of the License of: Shaunna Minnik, R.N., License No. 28213789A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 249

Re: Final Disciplinary Hearing

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2. In the Matter of the License of: Jeannie Robinson, R.N.., License No. 27047914A CONTINUED Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 361


3. In the Matter of the License of: Julie Bussberg, L.P.N., License No. 27052748A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 307


4. In the Matter of the License of: Carrie Williams, R.N., License No. 28176995A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 187


5. In the Matter of the License of: Jerri Clinkenbeard, L.P.N., License No. 27035420A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 302


6. In the Matter of the License of: Carrie Eckert, L.P.N.., License No. 27051934A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 314


7. In the Matter of the License of: Jason Chaplin, L.P.N.., License No. 27066291A

Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 338


8. In the Matter of the License of: Shari Murray, L.P.N.., License No. 27034145A


Re: Order to Show Cause

9. In the Matter of the License of: Margaret Hawes, L.P.N.., License No. 27009235A



10. In the Matter of the License of: Rachel Goff, L.P.N.., License No. 27069380A



11. In the Matter of the License of: Nicole Bennett, R.N.., License No. 28154551A



12. In the Matter of the License of: Elizabeth Guy, R.N.., License No. 28207706A



X. DEFAULTS 1. In the Matter of the License of: Nancy Powell, R.N.., License No. 28129008A


Re: Notice of Proposed Default

2. In the Matter of the License of: Glenna Thomas, R.N.., License No. 28194731A



3. In the Matter of the License of: Tracy Walling, R.N.., License No. 28170449A



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XI. PRE-HEARING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

1. In the Matter of the License of: Crissy Gore, R.N.., License No. 27050035A


Re: Pre-Hearing Settlement Conference

2. In the Matter of the License of: Crystal Casewell, R.N.., License No. 28174365A CONTINUED



3. In the Matter of the License of: Deanna Moore, L.P.N., License No. 27064271A



4. In the Matter of the License of: Janie Wells, R.N., License No. 27062546A



5. In the Matter of the License of: Claudia Prieto, L.P.N.., License No. 27030687A



6. In the Matter of the License of: Amanda Murchie, L.P.N.., License No. 27064722A



7. In the Matter of the License of: Andrea Hartup, L.P.N.., License No. 27061825A



8. In the Matter of the License of: Martha Wood, L.P.N.., License No. 27064590A



9. In the Matter of the License of: Jennifer Bernardi, L.P.N.., License No. 27068375A



XII. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS (TO BE APPROVED) 1. In the Matter of the License of: Mindy Ray, R.N.., License No. 28152056A


Re: Proposed Settlement Agreement

2. In the Matter of the License of: Aimee Rohrabaugh, L.P.N., License No. 27046052A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 206


3. In the Matter of the License of: Amanda Hubbard, L.P.N., License No. 27067633A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 210


4. In the Matter of the License of: Paula Payne, R.N., License No. 28140721A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 327


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5. In the Matter of the License of: Jennifer Kubiak, R.N., License No. 28133857A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 333


6. In the Matter of the License of: William Sevier, R.N.., License No. 28206885A



7. In the Matter of the License of: Amber Gibbs, L.P.N.., License No. 27063644A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 056


XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RECCOMENDATIONS (TO BE APPROVED)

The following hearings took place on December 1, 2016 and were heard by board member Kim Cooper.

a. In the Matter of the License of: Kimberly Johnson, L.P.N., License No. 27057033A Administrative Cause No. 2014 NB 323

Re: Petition to Withdraw Probation

Ms. Johnson appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witness testified

in this matter: Kimberly Johnson. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be

lifted.

b. In the Matter of the License of: Cynthia Davis, R.N., License No. 28080649A



Ms. Davis appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witnesses testified in

this matter: Cynthia Davis Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. There were no exhibits submitted regarding

this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted after completion of refresher course.

c. In the Matter of the License of: Janet Worley, R.N., License No. 28200324A Administrative Cause No. 2011 NB 466


Ms. Worley appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Laura Iosue. The following witness testified in

this matter: Janet Worley. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the

probation be lifted.

d. In the Matter of the License of: Laura Hensley, R.N., License No. 28155208A



Ms. Hensley appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Laura Iosue. The following witness testified in

this matter: Laura Hensley. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the


e. In the Matter of the License of: Jonathan Lanham, R.N., License No. 28145034A Administrative Cause No. 2013 NB 358


Mr. Lanham appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witnesses

testified in this matter: Jonathan Lanham Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. Exhibit 1 was entered in to

evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

f. In the Matter of the License of: John Wilson, R.N., License No. 28170320A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 116


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Mr. Wilson appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witness testified in

this matter: John Wilson. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the


g. In the Matter of the License of: Rhonda Davis, R.N., License No. 28099707A-RESET Administrative Cause No. 2009 NB 231


h. In the Matter of the License of: Angela Gadd, L.P.N., License No. 27069420A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 008


Ms. Gadd appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witnesses testified

in this matter: Angela Gadd Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence. ALJ

Cooper recommends the probation be extended must rejoin ISNAP along with quarterly reports.

i. In the Matter of the License of: Jessica Walsh, R.N., License No. 28212126A



Ms. Walsh appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witness testified in

this matter: Jessica Walsh Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. There were no exhibits submitted regarding

this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

j. In the Matter of the License of: Alexandra Bertalon, R.N., License No. 28199438A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 286


Ms. Bertalon appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Laura Iosue. The following witnesses testified

in this matter: Alexandra Bertalon Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. Exhibit 1 was entered in to

evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

k. In the Matter of the License of: Telinna Einspahr, R.N., License No. 28219076A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 154


Ms. Einspahr appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witness

testified in this matter: Telinna Einspahr. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper

recommends the probation be lifted.

l. In the Matter of the License of: Betty Bentzler, R.N., License No. 28138403A Administrative Cause No. 2010 NB 041


Ms. Bentzler appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witness testified in

this matter: Betty Bentzler. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the

probation be lifted upon completion of refresher course with a clinical component.

m. In the Matter of the License of: Chad Howell, L.P.N., License No. 7070239A Administrative Cause No. 2013 NB 292


Mr. Howell appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Stacy Oliver. The following witnesses testified

in this matter: Chad Howell Lisa Chapman, Litigation Specialist for IPLA. States exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence.

ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be modified may not lift until Ohio license is free and clear must complete a

MMPI-2 within 45 days.

n. In the Matter of the License of: Cheryl Riester, R.N., License No. 28133512A (VACATED) Administrative Cause No. 2013 NB 550


o. In the Matter of the License of: Tawnya Graves, R.N., License No. 28226087A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 245


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Ms. Graves appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Zanna Dyer. The following witness testified in

this matter: Tawnya Graves. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the


p. In the Matter of the License of: Donna Vaughn) Grady, R.N., License No. 28145025A



Ms. Grady appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Zanna Dyer. The following witness testified in

this matter: Donna Grady. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

q. In the Matter of the License of: Catherine Weiler, L.P.N., License No. 27066702A



Ms. Weiler appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witness testified in

this matter: Catherine Weiler Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence .

ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

r. In the Matter of the License of: Suzanne Meeks, R.N., License No. 28133512A - RESET Administrative Cause No. 2013 NB 550


s. In the Matter of the License of: Daniella Loubeau, R.N., License No. 28200212A Administrative Cause No. 2011 NB 467


Ms. Loubeau appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Zanna Dyer. The following witnesses testified

in this matter: Daniella Loubeau Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. There were no exhibits submitted

regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

t. In the Matter of the License of: Beth Taylor, R.N., A.P.N., License No. 28103256A, 71002158A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 301

Re: Petition to Withdraw

Ms. Taylor appeared with Counsel Jenai Brackett. The State was represented by Natalie Stidd. The following witness

testified in this matter: Beth Taylor. There were no exhibits submitted regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends

the probation be lifted.

In the Matter of the License of: Melissa Coleman, R.N., License No. 28176859A Administrative Cause No. 2012 NB 026


Ms. Coleman appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witness

testified in this matter: Melissa Coleman. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation

be lifted.

u. In the Matter of the License of: Sonja Bryant, R.N., License No. 28203239A



Ms. Bryant appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Patricia Gibson. The following witness testified

in this matter: Sonja Bryant. Exhibits were entered in to evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be modified

with 6 months of active nursing practice and CEU’s.

v. In the Matter of the License of: Nicol Campbell, R.N., License No. 28118636A Administrative Cause No. 2015 NB 110


w. In the Matter of the License of: Tracy Monaco, R.N., License No. 28208138A Administrative Cause No. 2012 NB 511


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Ms. Monaco appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Laura Iosue. The following witness testified in

this matter: Tracy Monaco. Exhibit 1 was entered in to evidence. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

x. In the Matter of the License of: Brandy Santus, R.N., License No. 28169774A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 129


Ms. Santus appeared without Counsel. The State was represented by Zanna Dyer. The following witnesses testified

in this matter: Brandy Santus Chuck Lindquist, Program Director for ISNAP. There were no exhibits submitted

regarding this matter. ALJ Cooper recommends the probation be lifted.

The following personal appearances took place on January 5, 2017 and were heard by board

members Jeffrey Coto and India Owens.

A. For Licensure Personal appearances will be held in Conference Center Room C at 8:30 a.m

1. Nicole Seimetz RN Endo Failure to Disclose

Ms. Seimetz appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for licensure. She currently

has an unencumbered nursing license in the state of Illinois. In 1999, she has in a fight. She did not realize

this was still on her record. She thought it had been expunged. She has not had any other issues. Ms.

Owens recommends that her license be issued free and clear. The following people were present during

the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

2. Ronan Onita LPN Exam Graduated 2012/ Previous missed appearances *

Ronan Onita failed to appear for the 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the license application is denied.

3. Chinyere Oguayo RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts *

Chinvere Oguayo failed to appear for the 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the license application denied.

4. Heather Sue RN Endo Failure to Disclose * VACATED

5. Siyon Jones LPN Exam Grad Date 2013/Previous Testing Attempts *

Siyon Jones failed to appear for the 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the license application is denied.

6. Sharon Wilson RN Endo Failure to Disclose *

Sharon Wilson failed to appear for the 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the license application denied.

7. Kori Jones RN Exam Failure to Disclose

Kori Jones appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Jones applied with for an RN license by examination

and checked “yes” to question 3 on her license application. In February 2010, she was arrested for

domestic battery. She located her fiancé at the time at the movies with another woman. She had been

going through his text messages in the lobby when he smacked the phone out of her hand and she

smacked him. The police were called and she was arrested. She was required to complete a Battery

Intervention program for 6 months and the charges were dismissed. Ms. Jones provided copies of court

documents showing that the charges have been dismissed. Mr. Coto recommends Kori Jones may sit the

exam. Her license may be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

8. Vladimir Najarro RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

Vladimir Najarro failed to appear for the 2nd time. Matter will be rescheduled one time.

B. For Renewal- Personal appearances will be held in Conference Center Room C at 8:30 a.m.

1. Heather Taylor LPN Renewal (Suspension) Failure to provide statement

Heather Taylor failed to appear. Matter may be rescheduled one time.

2. Kimberly Repsold LPN Renewal Failure to provide statement – vacated

3. Shannon Simmons LPN Renewal Failure to provide statement

Shannon Simmons appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Simmons applied for an LPN

renewal and answered “yes” to question 5. She had quit but they marked her as terminated. She

only worked there for 4 months. She’s been working as a nurse for 23 years. Three years ago she

was terminated from Cypress Grove. She was accused of leaving medication on the cart 2 years

ago. Mr. Coto recommends that she is renewed free and clear.

4. Bryan Schamber LPN Renewal Failure to provide statement

Bryan Schamber appeared for a personal appearance. Mr. Schamber applied for an LPN renewal

and answered “yes” to question 5. Schamber was terminated for not having his charting

completed in time. He had been working there for 3 years. He’s been a nurse for 14 years. When

asked if he’s been terminated before, he states that he was terminated in the past for being

accused of taking a lunch break without clocking out. He has not working as a Nurse since

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October 2015. He is currently taking of his Grand Mother. Mr. Coto recommends that Bryan

Schamber’s license is renewed free and clear.

5. Regina Reinoehl LPN Renewal Failure to provide statement

Regina Reinoehl failed to appear. The matter may be rescheduled one time.

6. Janet Fekkes LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Janet Fekkes failed to appear for a 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the renewal application is denied.

7. Lauren Walker LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Lauren Walker appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Walker applied for an LPN renewal and

answered “yes” to question 5 on her renewal application. Ms. Walker received a letter of

reprimand and failed to pay the Board Fines from an October 2015 Letter of Reprimand. She had

moved to Florida and was homeless because she could not find a Nursing job with a disciplined

license. She had appeared in December 2016 for a personal appearance but owed State Taxes and

the matter was reset until it was paid. Ms. Walker claimed that she spoke to someone about

lowering the Board Fines. That cannot be done during a personal appearance and requires an

administrative hearing. Mr. Coto recommends Lauren Walker’s license is issued free and clear.

However, a consumer complaint will be filed to the Office of Attorney General. Ms. Walker agrees

to the terms.

8. Mary Burkart LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Mary Burkart failed to appear a 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends that the renewal application is

denied.

9. Suzanne Zimmerman LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Suzanne Zimmerman appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Lorie Brown was present. Ms.

Zimmerman applied for an LPN renewal and answered “yes” to question 5. Zimmerman was

working at Rittenhouse of Portage. She had returned to work after completing cancer treatment

and was only cleared to work for 14 hours a week but her DON was scheduling her for more

hours. She had asked for less hours but they would not cooperate. She was accused of taking

bottles of medication belonging to a resident. May 2015, she was also written up for not assisting a

QMA but she was not even on the clock during that time. October 2015, she was written up for

trying to all in sick and was told she was not allowed to miss work. She started searching for a new

job but before she could resign, she was terminated. Mr. Coto recommends Suzanne

Zimmerman’s license is renewed free and clear.

10. Mary McClendon LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Mary McClendon appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. McClondon applied for a LPN

Renewal and answered “yes” to question 5. In March 2016 McClendon was working at Elkhart

Rehab Center. She was terminated when 24 OxyContin Tablets were missing during a medication

count during a shift change. She immediately took a drug screening and it came back negative. A

complaint had been filed with the Office of Attorney General but it was closed. She had been

working there since 2002 and has been a Nurse since 1989. Mr. Coto recommends that her license

is renewed free and clear.

11. Martha Barnett LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Martha Barnett appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Barnett applied for an LPN renewal

and answered “yes” to question 3 on her renewal application. Ms. Barnett was convicted and

found guilty of Health Care Fraud in Federal Court. She was being investigating for claiming

hours she did not work in December 2015. She was working Home Health. July 2016, she pled

guilty and was charged. Barnett was sentenced 270 days in a halfway house. She is still living the

halfway house. She will be on federal probation for 2 years. She is on a payment plan to pay back

restitutions. Mr. Coto recommends Martha Barnett’s license is renewed on probation until her

criminal matter is resolved. As part of her terms, she will be required to submit a signed board

order from her Nursing employer and quarterly reports. Ms. Barnett agreed to the terms.

12. Kayla Harrison LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Kayla Harrison appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Lorie Brown present. Ms. Harrison

applied for an LPN renewal and answered “yes” to question 5 on her license application. Harrison

was terminated August 15th 2016 from Woodbridge Health. She was terminated from Medication

Error, falsifying documents. She had given a patient on more hydrocodone than she was order.

The patient gets one in the morning and one at night. She also had signed out treatments before

they were done. She was working in a new hall and was trying to get everything done in a timely

matter. Mr. Coto recommends Kayla Harrison’s license is renewed free and clear.

13. Chelsea Miller LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Chelsea Miller appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Miller applied for an LPN renewal and

answered “yes” to question 3 on her renewal application. In August 2016, she was charged and

found guilty for operating while intoxicated. She is on criminal probation until August 2017 and is

Commented [BD1]: Complaint

Commented [BD2]: Probation


Commented [BC4R3]:

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required to complete an intensive outpatient program. She self-reported to ISNAP and signed a 2

year RMA. She is currently working at Meadows Lakes in Mooresville, IN. Mr. Coto recommends

Chelsea Miller’s license is renewed on indefinite probation for the length of her criminal

probation or RMA, whichever is longer. As part of her terms, she will be required to submit a

signed board order from her nursing employer and submit quarterly reports. Ms. Miller agreed to

the terms.

14. Elizabeth Raison LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Elizabeth Raison failed to appear for a 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the renewal application is

denied.

15. Martha Wood LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Martha Wood appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Joshua Flowers present. Ms. Wood

answered “no” her renewal application but submitted an e-mail that she arrested for Driving

While Under the Influence. Wood is anemic and was not feel well. She attempted to drive to the

Emergency Room but didn’t feel fit to drive and pull into the driveway across the street from her

home. She had her 9 year old daughter with her. The police officer called an ambulance for her

but she was arrested. The charge was dismissed. The case was then reopened and the charges area

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person and Operating a Vehicle with

Schedule I or II Controlled Substance (or its Metabolite) in Person's Body. Mr. Coto recommends

that Martha receives an ISNAP evaluation. If she is not a candidate she can be renewed free and

clear. If she signs an RMA she will be renewed on indefinite probation for the length of the RMA.

16. Nina Miles LPN Renewal Expired since 2012

Nina Miles failed to appear. The matter may be rescheduled one time.

17. Yolanda Brown LPN Renewal Expired since 2010 *

Yolanda Brown failed to appear for the 2nd time. Mr. Coto recommends the renewal application is

denied.

18. Melanie Dickson LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Melanie Dickson appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Dickson applied for an LPN renewal

and answered “yes” to question 1 and 5. She had already came in last year regarding her letter of

reprimand. She completed her continuing education and paid her fines. During her last personal

appearance she was renewed free and clear. She had answered “yes” again because she was not

sure if she had to. Mr. Coto recommends that Melanie Dickson is renewed free and clear.

19. Sarah Farler LPN Renewal Positive Response

Sarah Farler appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Farler failed to disclose discipline on her

renewal application. Farler’s license in Illinois is expired. There is a hold on her license that

prevent her from renewing it from a criminal charge for Theft by Deception from March 2013

and was unware of this hold until she went to renew her Indiana license. This charge was reported

on her initial Indiana license application was approved by the Board. She’s been in touch with the

Illinois State Board of Nursing to resolve the matter. Mr. Coto recommends Sarah Farler’s license

is renewed free and clear.

20. Judith Estes LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Judith Estes failed to appear. The matter may be rescheduled one time.

21. Cameal English LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement – VACATED

22. Amanda Curtis LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Amanda Curtis appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Curtis applied for an LPN renewal and

answered “yes” to question 5 on her renewal application. She failed to provide a statement to her

positive response. There was an investigating at her facility due to missing medication. She tested

positive for marijuana and Oxycodone. She was prescribed the oxycodone for injuring her foot.

She had smoke marijuana that weekend while with friends. Ms. Curtis is self-reported to ISNAP

and has 6 month RMA. Mr. Coto recommends Amanda Curtis’ license is renewed on indefinite

probation for the length of her RMA. As part of her terms, she will submit a copy of a signed

board order from her employer and quarterly reports.

23. Cavan Davis LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Davis failed to appear for her personal appearance. This matter will be rescheduled before

the February full board. Matter to be reset before the full board in February.

24. Jana Crecelius LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Crecelius failed to appear for her personal appearance. This application is denied.

25. Hollie Butler LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Butler appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 5 on her renewal application. In February 2015, she put in her 2

weeks’ notice because she was going back to her old job. She had an attitude because she was

leaving. She got into it with a CNA because the CNA wouldn’t help out. She went to the weekend


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supervisor and the CNA had already went to her. She made a smart statement to the supervisor.

She has not had any other issues. ALJ Owens recommends her license be renewed free and clear.

The following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin

Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

26. Tracy Kertai LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Kertai failed to appear for her personal appearance. Her application is to be denied.

27. Margie Kingery LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement VACATED

28. Rory Bough LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement CONTINUED

29. Daniela Gathright LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Gathright appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 1 and 5. She is currently employed with country charm village.

She is currently suspended due to a complaint filed with the attorney general’s office. The

complaint was filed from the sister company in Avon. In March of 2016 there were some narcotics

came up missing. She missed the mandatory meeting regarding the missing narcotics. She wasn’t

on the unit at the time. She has submitted drug screens to the AG’s office. All the drug screens

were negative. She has been in nursing since 2002. Ms. Owens recommends that her license is to be

renewed free and clear and let the AG’s office complete their investigation. This license cannot be

renewed until the tax hold is lifted. The following people were present during the personal

appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

30. Kimberly Green LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Green appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3 on her application. She didn’t submit docs because she didn’t

know where she was to send them. In April 2015, she got an OWI. She was celebrating her

birthday. Her BAC was .17. This is the only issue she has ever had. This happened in Hendricks

County. She was placed on criminal probation. She provided a letter stating she completed all of

her probation. She completed mothers against drunk driving and 20 hours of alcohol classes.

Robin states she will not meet criteria for ISNAP. Ms. Owens recommends the license be renewed

free and clear. The following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens,

Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

31. Deseree Gregory LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Gregory failed to appear. This matter is to be reset in front of the February full board.

32. Elizabeth Hanks LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Hanks appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 1. It was on probation. She recently probation was lifted. Ms.

Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following people were present

during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri

Burke.

33. Jacquies Harrison LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Harrison appeared for her personal appearance regarding her renewal application. She

answered yes to question number 5 and 6. She answered 6 in error. She was demoted in the

hospital when the phased out LPNs. She was terminated in August of 2016. She was off work on

the Saturday and Sunday and when she went back on Monday and there was only one pill left. She

was terminated because she did not reorder the medicine. She gave the last pill and reported it to

the night nurse to order it because the VA was currently closed. She was previously in trouble

because she was counting meds herself. All nurses got in trouble for this because all of the staff

was doing this. She was previously terminated in 2015. She does not know why she was terminated

from that position. She has had four jobs and still works at two of them. She has been a nurse for

12 years. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following

people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole

Schuster, and Carri Burke.

34. Katrina Harshey LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Harshey failed to appear for her personal appearance. Her renewal is denied.

35. Ashton Huston LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Huston appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 1 and 3 on her renewal application. She had an OUI in 2015.

She went out with friends for a birthday. She made a decision to drink and drive. She does not

recall what her BAC was. She completed a year of criminal probation. She provided a letter from

the criminal probation officer. She completed an alcohol class and INSPIRE. She has never had

any issues before or since. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear.

The following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin


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36. Stacy Iliff LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Iliff appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 5. She was terminated for missing narcotics, which resulted in a

complaint with the AG’s office. She self-reported to ISNAP and according to Robin she is in full

compliance. She is also in treatment at Parkdale and provided documentation to this. She is in a 3

year RMA. There are no criminal charges pending. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be

renewed with the following conditions: for the length of her RMA, provide a signed board order, 6

CEUs on impaired nursing, 6 CEUs on ethics, quarterly reports, and reporting to the board of any

criminal matters and/or relapses. Ms. Iliff agrees to these terms. The following people were

present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and

Carri Burke.

37. Tonya Kendall LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Kendall appeared for a personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3 on her application. She was convicted of a DUI. The DUI

happened in April of 2016 and she pled guilty in September of the same year. Her BAC was .09.

She provide court documents. This happened in Jefferson County. Her driving license was

suspended for 30 days. This is her first and only issue. She has never had any issues with alcohol

before. This has been reported the KY board of nursing and there have been no action taken

against her license. She is currently practices in KY. She completed the alcohol education classes

and she still continues counseling. She does not drink and drive but that night there was some

personal issues she was dealing with. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and

clear. The following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin


38. Sheila Armbruster LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Armbruster appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to number 5 on her renewal application. She was terminated from Shady Care

Center. It was because of absences due to issues with her neck and shoulder. She had 11 absences.

They didn’t tell her she was a candidate for FMLA. She is currently working at Pine Miller

Assisted Living with no issues. Prior to this she had one termination that occurred in 2011. Ms.

Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following people were present


Burke.

39. Stephanie Anderson LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Anderson failed to appear for her personal appearance. Her renewal application is denied.

40. Jennifer Bailey LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Bailey appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 5 on her renewal application. She was working at Hoosier

Village. The policy was the narc book had to be signed in and out. One time she didn’t sign it. This

happened in October. She is currently working with no issues. Ms. Owens recommends that her

license be renewed free and clear. The following people were present during the personal


41. Storme Schachel LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms Schachel appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3 on her renewal application. In April 2016, she had a driving

while suspended and unpaid ticket. The license was suspended because she didn’t pay the seat belt

ticket. The case was dismissed. She has not had any other issues. Ms. Owens recommends that her

license be renewed free and clear. The following people were present during the personal


42. Jennifer Simon LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Simon appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to number 5 on her renewal. She was terminated in September of 2016. She does not

know why she was terminated. She was sick for a week. When she went to work she was

terminated via text message. The only thing prior to that was a verbal warning to cover tattoos

with Band-Aids. She had worked there for three years. She provided copies of the text message.

Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following people were

present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and

Carri Burke.

43. Kimberlee Thomas LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Thomas appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3. She was not arrested but charged for disorderly conduct. She

is on a year’s unsupervised probation. The probation is to end March 30 2017. A girl pushed her

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and she pushed her back. The altercation happened at her boyfriend’s house. He was seeing

someone else. She went to his house and the other girl showed up. She is currently working with

no issues. She provided a letter of recommendation, and court docs. She has not had any other

trouble with the law. There is a no contact order with the other girl but she doesn’t even know

who she is. She only seen her the one time. Ms. Owens recommends the license be renewed on

probation with the following conditions: completion of criminal probation; signed board order,

quarterly reports, 6 CEUs in professionalism. Ms. Thomas agrees to the probation. The following



44. Angela Coffey LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Coffey failed to appear for her personal appearance. Her application is denied.

45. Janet Chumley LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Chumley failed to appear for her personal appearance. Her application is denied.

46. Amy Lehman LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Lehman appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 1, 3, and number 5. She forged a doctor’s signature on script

pad. She was arrested and placed on criminal probation. She just started on her criminal

probation. This occurred in Hamilton County. The probation is to last 2 years. She is currently in

ISNAP with a 3 year RMA. She started her RMA in August. She is currently in aftercare. She

completed the Fairbanks IOP, she completed it August 4th. Ms. Owens recommends that her

license be renewed on probation with the following conditions: completion of her criminal

probation and ISNAP RMA, signed board order, quarterly reports, CEUS- 6 in each area

professionalism, impaired nursing, opioid addiction, and ethics; must report any more criminal

matters and/or relapses to the board. Ms. Lehman agrees to the probation. The following people

were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster,

and Carri Burke.

47. Melinda Coe RN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Coe appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3. She had a DUI in 2012. She was not reprimanded by the State

of Georgia regarding the DUI. She has an active license in Georgia. She wants to get her Indiana

license renewed just in case she moves back to Indiana with her family. She has never had any

other issues. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following



48. Tonya Rainey LPN Renewal Failure to Provide to Statement VACATED 2. Personal Appearances.

C. For Licensure Personal appearances will be held in Conference Center Room C at 1:30 pm

1. Ashley Nelson RN Exam Grad Date 2013/Previous Testing Attempts

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2. Alisha Booker RN Exam Grad Date 2012/Previous Testing Attempts

Alisha Booker appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Booker applied for an RN license by

examination. Ms. Booker graduated from ITT Tech in June 2012. She took the NCLEX 3 times.

Her last exam date was May 2014. Mr. Coto recommends that she provides the Board with a 95%

probability of passing letter. Once she passes the NLEX she will be required to complete a

refresher course with a clinical component. Once she completes both courses, her license may be

issued free and clear.

3. Brandi Hutchison RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

Brandi Hutchison appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Hutchison applied for an RN license

by examination. She answered “yes” to question 3 on her license application but that matter had

been resolved previously. Hutchinson graduated from Medtech College July 2014 and has failed

the NLEX 3 times. She currently works as a QMA. Mr. Coto recommends that she submit a 95%

probability of passing letter to the Board. Brandi Hutchison’s license may be issued free and clear

upon passing the NCLEX.

4. Ashleigh Cross LPN Exam Grad Date 2012

Ashleigh Cross failed to appear. The matter may be rescheduled one time.

5. Sunday Joseph RN Exam Grad Date 2011/Previous Testing Attempts

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6. Lenora Jones RN Exam Positive Response

Lenora Jones appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Jones applied for an RN license by

examination and answered “yes” to question 3 on her license application. In 2002, she was charged

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with check fraud when she wrote a bad check to pay a surgical procedure. All the fines have been

paid and the restitutions have been paid. She plans on having the charges expunged. She hasn’t

had any problems since. Mr. Coto recommends will allow Ms. Jones to sit for her Board. Lenora

Jones’ license may be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

7. Tiara Garnes RN Exam Grad Date 2013/Previous Testing Attempts

Tiara Garnes appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Garnes applied for an RN license by

examination. She graduated from MedTech College October 2013 and has failed the NCLEX 3

times. Her last exam date was August 2016. She currently works as a CNA. Mr. Coto recommends

that Garnes provides the Board a 95% probability of passing letter. Tiara Garnes’ license may be

issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

8. Christina Page RN Exam Grad Date 2012/Previous Testing Attempts

Christina Page appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Paged applied for an RN license by

examination. She graduated from ITT Tech November 2012. She currently works as a CNA and

QMA. Her last exam date was May 2014. Mr. Coto recommends that Page submits a 95%

probability of passing letter before she can be made eligible to test. Christina Page’s license may

be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

9. Meghan Murdock RN Exam Grad Date 2013/Previous Testing Attempts

Meghan Murdock appeared for a personal appearance. Mr. Murdock applied for an RN license

by examination. Murdock graduated from Indiana University Purdue University of Columbus in

May 2013. and this will be her 5th attempt. She provided a copy of letter from ATI with 95%

probability of passing. Mr. Coto recommends that Murdock may sit for the exam. Meghan

Murdock’s license may be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

10. Sheryl Johnson RN Exam Failure to Disclose

Sheryl Johnson appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Valerie Arby was present. Ms.

Johnson applied for an RN license by examination. Ms. Johnson failed to disclose a criminal

matter on her license application. The case is still open and she has not been convicted yet. She is

also being investigated Department of Child services. A copy of her criminal attorney was

submitted. She is expected to return to court in February. Her counsel would like to reschedule

the matter until her hearing. Mr. Coto recommends the matter is tabled until she receives the

outcome of her criminal court. She will need to be scheduled for the soonest Board Meeting.

11. Deborah Penner RN Exam Grad Date 2013/Previous Testing Attempts

Deborah Penner appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Penner applied for an RN license by

examination. Penner graduated from Breckenridge School of Nursing in June 2013. This will be

her 5th attempt. Her last exam date was May 2015. Mr. Coto recommends that she provides the

Board the 95% of probability of passing letter before she can be made eligible to test. Deborah

Penner’s license may be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

12. Krisanne Fish RN Endo Failure to Disclose

Krisanne Fish appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Fish applied for an RN license by

Endorsement. She hold an active and unencumbered license in New Mexico. In November 2010,

she was arrested for driving while suspended. She had been pulled over for a broken headlamp

and improper display of plates and no proof of insurance. She had forgotten about the traffic

violation and failed to appear in court. A warrant went out for her arrest. One night her ex-

husband got into argument and he called the police. When they ran their driver’s license, she was

arrested. The charges were dimissed May 2011. Mr. Coto recommends that Krisanne Fish’s

license is issued free and clear.

13. Dejeunet Hamilton RN Exam Failure to Disclose

Dejeunet Hamilton appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Hamilton applied for an RN license

by examination. Hamilton failed to disclose a criminal matter on her license application. In

September 2010, she was allowing a friend to stay with her and they had a disagreement. She left

to go back to her family but later called the police to retrieve her personal belongings. Hamilton’s

stepfather and officers got into an argument. They were both arrested. She completed a 6 months

deferral program and the charges were dismissed. Mr. Coto recommends that Ms. Hamilton may

sit for the exam. Dejeunet Hamilton license may be issued free and clear upon passing the

NXLEX.

14. Christina Vasquez RN Exam Grad 2013/Previous Testing Attempts

Christina Vasquez appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Vazquez holds an LPN license in

Indiana and Illinois. Her Indiana license is expired but her Illinois license is active and

unencumbered. The charge she reported on her application was addressed in a previous personal

appearance. Vasquez graduated from Ivy Tech Community College May 2013. This will be her 5th

attempt. She provided a copy of the Certificate of Completion for the NCLEX Review. She

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completed it October 2016. She actively works as an LPN in Illinois. Mr. Coto recommends

Vasquez may sit for the exam. Christina Vasquez’s license may be issued free and clear upon

passing the NCLEX.

15. Katrina Francisco RN Endo Positive Response

Katrina Francisco appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Francisco applied for an RN license

by Endorsement. She hold an active and unencumbered license in Illinois. Ms. Francisco answered

“yes” to question 5 on her license application. In July 2016, she was terminated from Adovate

Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. She was written up 3 times for documentation and 1 for

not having a bed alarm on the bed when a patient fell. This was her first job. Mr. Coto

recommends Katrina Franciso’s license is issued free and clear.

16. Catherine Cloutier LPN Exam Positive Response

Catherine Cloutier appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Cloutier applied for an LPN license

by examination. Ms. Cloudier answered “yes” to question 6 on her renewal application. Cloutier is

a recovering addict. She became addicted to prescription pain medication when she was having

complications with her menstruation cycle. She started attending Narcotics Anonymous after

reaching out to friends. She’s been sober for 3 years now. Mr. Coto recommends that Ms. Cloutier

may sit for the exam. Catherine Cloutier’s license may be issued free and clear upon passing the

NCLEX.

17. Donna Colwell RN Endo Failure to Disclose

Donna Colwell appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Colwell applied for an RN license by

Endorsement. She holds an active and unencumbered license in New York. Colwell failed to

disclose a criminal matter on her license application. In February 2014, she was arrested for check

deception in Kentucky. She was not aware she was being served by the Sheriff. She had written

the check while she was having marital problems. She paid back restitutions and the matter was

resolved. Mr. Coto recommends Donna Colwell’s license is issued free and clear.

18. Megan Foster RN Endo Grad Date 2009/Positive Response

Megan Foster appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Foster applied for a RN license by

Endorsement. She holds an active and unencumbered license in Ohio. She answered “yes” to

question 4 on her license application. In April 2006, she was working as a STNA at a long term

care facility. She had taken a picture of a resident that did something funny and showed it to other

staff members. She did not realize she had done anything wrong. She deleted the photo and was

terminated. Mr. Coto recommends Megan Foster’s license is issued free and clear.

19. Kimberly Climack RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts

Kimberly Climack appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Climack applied for an RN license by

examination. She graduated from ITT Tech March 2016. She has failed the NCLEX 3 times.

Climack currently holds an active CNA license in Indiana. She completed the Kaplan review

course December 2016 with over a 95% probability of passing.. Mr. Coto recommends that Ms.

Climack may sit for her exam. Kimberly Climack’s license may be issued free and clear upon

passing the NCLEX.

20. Margaret Hominick RN Endo Failure to Disclose

Margaret Hominick failed to appear. The matter may be rescheduled one time.

21. Kathleen Maddox Rn Endo Failure to Disclose

Kathleen Maddox appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Maddox applied for an RN license by

Endorsement. She holds an active and unencumbered license in Georgia. In March 2014 Maddox

was arrested for financial card fraud. Her and her husband was going through a divorce. Her

husband at the time received a prepaid card in the mail and she used it. He pressed charged but

he later dropped it. The case was dismissed July 2013. Mr. Coto recommends that Kathleen

Maddox’s license is issued free and clear.

22. Cherone Farley RN Exam Grad Date 2011

Cherone Farley appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Farley applied for an RN license by

examination. Farley graduated from Ball State University in 2011 and never sat for her Board.

She works for as a coordinator at a health facility but does not work in patient care. Mr. Coto

recommends that she complete a review course and receive a 95% probability of passing letter

before she can be made eligible to sit for the exam. After she passed the exam she will be required

to complete a Refresher Course with a Clinical Component. Her license may be issued free and

clear upon completing the Refresher Course.

23. Mandy Wright APN App Failure to Disclose

Mandy Wright appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Wright applied for APN license and

failed to disclose a criminal matter on her license application. In October 2003, she was charged

for public intoxicated and possession of a minor. She was venturing from different parties

downtown Indianapolis with an open alcoholic beverage. She was only 19 years old at the time.

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The charges were dismissed. She never had any other issues since. Mr. Coto recommends that her

license is issued free and clear.

24. Cortine Woods RN Endo Failure to Disclose

Cortine Woods appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Wood applied for an RN license by

Endorsement. She hold an active and unencumbered license in Florida. Woods failed to disclose a

criminal matter on her license application. In December 1999 she was charged with assault. She

had asked her boyfriend at the time to move his belongings out supervised after an altercation had

taken place at work. When she got home, he was moving his belonging unsupervised another

altercation escalated that resulted in the police being called by the neighbor. One of the officers

was the same officer that responded to the previous call at her work and they were both arrested.

The case was closed December 1999. Mr. Coto recommends that Cortine Wood’s license is issued

free and clear.

25. Moreen Kamau RN Exam Previous Testing Attempts *

Moreen Kamau appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Kamau applied for an RN by

examination. She graduated from Breckenridge School of Nursing in 2015 and has failed the

NCLEX 3 times. Her last exam date was October of 2016. Mr. Coto recommends that she submit a

95% probability of passing letter before she can be made eligible to test. Moreen Kamau’s license

may be issued free and clear upon passing the NCLEX.

D. For Licensure Personal appearances will be held in Conference Center Room C at 1:30 pm

1. Sausha Medcalf LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Medcalf failed to appear for her personal appearance. This matter to be reset for February

full board.

2. Denise Overmyer RN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Overmyer appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. Her

license expired 2015. She provided information for the board member. She applied in for renewal

in 2015 but could not make it to the personal appearance so she withdrew. She has a license in

Ohio. She had an OWI in March 2014. This matter was reported to the Ohio board. She had a

tragic personal issue and she had a hard time handling it. Prior to that event she didn’t drink

since she had been 19 years old. She also had gastric bypass surgery at that time also. She was

required to take a 3 day alcohol intervention program, 6 six group therapy course, she received a

letter from the Ohio board that she had some CEUs to complete and they would close the case. She

completed the courses. She has not been assessed for alcohol dependency. It was a onetime stupid

mistake. There has been no other issues. She has been with her employer for 3 years and prior to

that it was 18 years. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The

following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens, Robin Riebsomer,

Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

3. Catherine Dewitt RN Renewal Expired Since 2001

Catherine Dewitt appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Dewitt applied for an expired renewal

in 2011. Illinois is her home state and is active and unencumbered. She has not practiced since

2001. She was raising her children and her husband fell ill. She was an unpaid caregiver in Illinois

for her family. Her husband is an ER doctor and she frequently reads his medical journals. She

wants to return to nursing to be a Parish Nurse and is about to taking a Parish Nurse course in

February that covers the similar topics as the Refresher Course. She brought an advocate from

the program to help explain what the course entitles. She will send the syllabus of the course for

the Full Board to review. She needs an active license in order to take the course. Mr. Coto

recommends that Catherine Dewitt is renewed free and clear since she has been a caregiver and is

expected to take the Parish Course. Ms. Dewiit has been made aware Full Board may disagree

with his decision.

4. Debbie Holton RN Renewal Expired Since 2011

Ms. Holton failed to appear for her personal appearance. The renewal application is denied.

5. Shari McNeill LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. McNeill appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3. She had an altercation with her husband. She was arrested in

her home. This occurred in December 9, of 2015. She is currently on criminal probation. She goes

into see her probation officer tomorrow and that should be the end of her probation. She

submitted court docs to be reviewed. After the plea agreement the only charge she had was

disorderly conduct. They are still married. She is not currently working. She has not worked since

2009. She has been taking care of family members. She completed treatment for alcohol and

domestic abuse. She is currently involved in an aftercare program through the Y in South Bend.

She has a bench trial for February. She is not aware of this. The charges date from April 2016.

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This was a result of a false charge against her. This was put in from her husband. She states her

husband will not testify in this matter. This cause number is different than the other one. She also

has a violation of her probation. The report her husband made was the probation violation. Ms.

Owens recommends that her license be renewed on probation with the following conditions:

ISNAP evaluation, completion of an RMA if meets criteria, completion of all criminal matters, 3

CEUs on ethics, 3 CEUs on professionalism, completion of a refresher course with a clinical

component before working, notify board of any relapses and/or arrest, quarterly reports, signed

board order, and she must practice in a supervised settings, no home health or hospice. Ms.

McNeill agrees to these terms. The following people were present during the personal appearance:

India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

6. Jada Harrison LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Harrison appeared for her personal appearance with Counsel Todd Ess. She answered yes to

question number 5 on her renewal application. She was terminated for not removing a fentanyl

patch on a patient. This happened in August 2015. She was caring for a hospice patient that day.

She went to remove the patch and didn’t see the other one. She put a patch on. There was no harm

with the patient. She was terminated in 2010 when she was a new nurse. She is currently working

with no issues. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following



7. Tabatha Turner LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement VACATED

8. Melissa VonWiller LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. VonWiller appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3 on her renewal application. She received an OWI in April of

2015. She does not remember what her BAC was but she knew it was high. When she was a

teenager she had a drinking driving charge. She has completed an IOP treatment. She provided

documentation. She is on criminal probation until June 8th 2017. She does not remember how

many drink she had that night. She knows it was a lot. She does have memory lapses from that

night. She is currently employed but has been off for 6 weeks due to foot surgery. Ms. Owens

recommends that her license be renewed on probation with the following conditions: ISNAP

evaluation, completion of RMA, if eligible, completion of criminal probation, 6 CEUs on impaired

nursing, 6 CEUs in professionalism, signed board order, quarterly reports, must report further

criminal matters and/or relapses. Ms. VonWiller agrees to the terms of the probation. The



9. Julia Walker LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Walker appeared for her personal appearance regarding her renewal application. She

answered yes to question number 5 on her renewal application. She was involuntary discharged

waiting to insubordination. She had doctor’s orders to have a resident discharged. Her executive

director felt that the order should be discontinued and she felt that was the wrong decision. It was

a verbal disagreement. She is currently working now with no issues. Ms. Owens recommends that

her license be renewed free and clear.

10. Mireille Washington LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Washington failed to appear for her personal appearance. The renewal is denied.

11. Harriet White LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. White appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

provided docs to the board. She answered yes to question number 3 on her renewal application. In

November 2015, she was arrested for disorderly conduct. She got into a fight with her husband.

She is on probation until the 19th of this month. She is on unsupervised probation. She is employed

with the same employer she was at when this happened. Alcohol was involved in this matter. She

doesn’t not drink now. She had 3 glasses of wine that night. Robin does not believe she will qualify

for an RMA. Due to the fact that the probation will be lifted on January 19 , 2017, Ms. Owens

recommends that the license be renewed free and clear.

12. Natalie Williams LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Williams failed to appear. Her renewal is denied.

13. Nancy Taylor LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Taylor failed to appear. Her renewal is denied.

14. Lisa Storey LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Lisa Storey appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Lorie Brown was present. Ms. Storey

applied for an LPN renewal and answered ‘yes” to question 5. In August 2015, they discontinued

the alarm for a resident at risk for falling. She brought it up with the management that it was

dangerous. They claimed that she did not assess him after he got up off the wheelchair and fell.

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Although she did access him. Lorie Brown was able to obtain video footage of the incident but she

believes it had been tampered with. Storey was terminated and she filed a grievance for wrongful

termination and it was successful. She had been working there for 11 years with no other issues.

Mr. Coto recommends that her license is renewed free and clear.

15. Catherine Mervyn LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Mervyn appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3. She had a DUI on 10/11/2014. This is not her first offense. In

2013, she had another OWI. She has taken classes and group therapy. She completed those at the

Samaritan center. She has not contacted ISNAP. The 2013 OWI was not reported on her previous

renewal. She is currently working. She has been a nurse for 32 years. She does not drink now. She

completed criminal probation. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed on probation

with the following terms: ISNAP evaluation, 6 months active practice or length of RMA (if meets

criteria) whichever is longer, quarterly reports, signed board order, report any further criminal

matters and/or relapses to the board. 6 CEUs on addicted nursing, 6 on professionalism. Ms.

Mervyn agrees to these terms. The following people were present during the personal appearance:

India Owens, Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

16. Jill Morris LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Morris appeared for a personal appearance regarding her renewal application. She answered

yes to question number 5 on her renewal application. She was terminated for failing to report an

injury to a resident. She has been a nurse for 23 years and there for a nurse for 22 years. This is

her first termination. She is currently working with no issues. She is currently working at

Kingston care. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The following



17. Amy Nowling LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Amy Nowling appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Nowling applied for an LPN Renewal and

answered “yes” to question 3. In July 2014, she was arrested for taking antibiotics that belonged

to her friend. She was taking doxycycline for herself because she was could not afford to see a

doctor at the time. She was arrested and charged with possession of legend drug without a

prescription. She served 3 months in jail and was placed on 1 year probation. Her probation

ended December 2015. In May 2016, she was arrested and charged with Neglect of a Dependent.

She is also being investigated by the Department of Child Services. The case is still open. Nowling

was unclear about the incident. Due to the 2 charges happening close to each other, Mr. Coto

recommends that Amy Nowling’s license is renewed on indefinite probation until the criminal

matter is resolved. As part of terms she will be required to submit a signed board order from her

employer and quarterly reports.

18. Angelia Parker LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Parker appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 3 on her renewal application. The arrest was made in

occurrence with her son who has some issues. She is currently in the process of going to court to

get it dropped. Next court date is 2/17. She provided a letter from the Attorney stating the matter

will be dismissed. Her son and his girlfriend got into a fight. She got mad and made allegations on

the mom. Her son was involved in another issue and their house was invaded by the police and

they all were arrested. The charge was unlawful confinement resulting in bodily harm. The

girlfriend later recanted the story she gave. This matter is tabled until February full board so she

can have the court docs.

19. Tabitha Nora LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Ms. Nora appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. She

answered yes to question number 5 on her renewal application. She was working at a facility for 6

years. A new DON came to the facility. She had issues with this same DON when she was a CNA

and trying to do clinical. As soon as she got that she started getting write ups and teachable

moments. She forgot to do a treatment but did sign that she had done it. She was terminated for

false documentation. She had never had any issues before the new DON arrived. This happened in

July 2016. She is currently working and has not had any issues. She has been at this facility since

February 2016. Ms. Owens recommends that her license be renewed free and clear. The



20. Fatemeh Esfandiarpour LPN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Esfandiarpour appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal.

She answered yes to question number 5 on her application. She was working a full time job and a

PRN position. She was terminated from the PRN position for a positive drug test. Appeared- yes

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to question number 5- terminated from her PRN position. The drug test came back positive for

cocaine. She has never done cocaine. She believes the tea her daughter brought her from South

America is the reason for the positive drug test. She looked on the computer and looked up the tea

and say that cocaine was in it. Her attorney had the tea tested and it confirmed a positive test for

cocaine. There has been a complaint filed with the AG’s office. She provided documents. She was

terminated from the PRN position but still remains at the full time position. Ms. Owens

recommends that her license is to be renewed free and clear. The following people were present


Burke.

21. Britany Stowers RN Renewal Positive Response

Ms. Stower appeared for her personal appearance regarding her application for renewal. Laura

Iosue was here. She has a pending consumer complaint with the AG’s office. She had a PHSC in

front of the board. The matter has to deal with controlled substance. The agreement with the AG’s

office involves ISNAP but her license has been expired. She is currently on methadone and is in

the process of getting off. She was evaluated at Parkdale. She had possession of controlled

substance in September of 2015. She lost her job. She was charged. She had a vial of adavan. She

has a substance abuse history. She is on methadone for heroin use. When this happened she had

been using heroin for 2 years. She didn’t intentionally still the meds. She worked in the er and

forgot it was on her person. Her husband got on heroin and introduces that to her. She is not with

him anymore. There were times when she practiced under the influence. Ms. Owens recommends

the license be renewed on probation with the following conditions: completion of an ISNAP RMA,

completion of criminal probation, quarterly reports, signed board order, 6 CEUs on impaired

nursing 6 ethics, 6 on safe medication administration, report any relapses and/or future arrest,

limit practice to supervised settings only, no home health care or hospice. Ms. Stower agrees to

these terms. The following people were present during the personal appearance: India Owens,

Robin Riebsomer, Nicole Schuster, and Carri Burke.

22. Yvette Sissom LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Yvette Sissom appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Sissom applied for an LPN renewal and

answered “yes” to question 5 on her renewal application. She was working at a Nursing Home

and was working on the Main Unit. The DON scheduled her to work another unit and she refused

to work both. Rather than resigning, she choose not to go in her next shift. She was terminated for

no call, no show in September 2016. She had worked there for a year. She currently works at the

Waters of Indiana since October and is the assistant of director of Nursing. She’s been working as

a Nurse since 2006. Mr. Coto recommends that Yvette Sissom license is renewed free and clear.

23. Teresa Smith LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Teresa Smith appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Smith applied for an LPN renewal and

answered “yes” to question 5. She was terminated in November 2015 from Pointe Village. She had

a Halloween party and her permission borrowed a resident’s shirt so they could dress like each

other for the event. Someone had called the State and filed a complaint. During their investigation

they claimed it was verbal abuse. She had never been in trouble before. She worked at Hampton

Oaks for 7 and a half years prior. Mr. Coto recommends that Teresa Smith’s license is renewed

free and clear.

24. Nancy Sons LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Nancy Sons’ appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. Sons’ answered “yes” to question 5 on her

renewal application. July 7th 2016, she was suspended pending investigation at Terra Haute

Nursing and Rehabilitation. She had made a comment about an overweight resident. She said “He

can have what he wants, he’s obese anyways,” She had worked there for 11 years. She’s been a

Nurse for 21 years. She is currently not working as a Nurse and taking care of her grandchildren.

She worked at Meadows East prior. Mr. Coto recommends Nancy Sons’ license is renewed free

and clear.

25. Eva Lewis LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement VACATED

26. Brittany McKinney LPN Renewal Failure to Provide Statement

Brittany McKinney appeared for a personal appearance. Ms. McKinney applied for an LPN

renewal and answered “yes’ to question 5. In December of 2015. She was at a pub with a friend.

Her friend had gotten into an altercation with another patron and the police were called. While

they were interviewing the witnesses, she was talking over the police officer. She was asked to be

quiet but she kept talking. She was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. She was

required to complete 40 Hours of community service. Mr. Coto recommends Brittany McKinney’s

license is renewed free and clear.

27. Zella Green LPN Renewal Positive Response

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Zella Green appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Lorie Brown was present. Ms. Green

applied for an LPN Renewal and answered “yes” to question 5. She was working as an LPN at

Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was working 3 days a week while attending Ivy Tech to

obtain her RN degree. While on duty, a student nurse walked into a resident’s room unsupervised.

The student ordered Green to find a Tech to change the linen of the resident. This aggravated

Green because she was just a student nurse and was being disrecpectful. Green does not

remember what she said the student but she was terminated for being behavior/insubordinate.

Mr. Coto recommends that Zella Green’s license is renewed free and clear.

28. Amanda Bisher LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Amanda Bisher appeared for a personal appearance. Counsel Lorie Brown was present. Ms.

Bisher applied for an LPN renewal and answered “yes” to question 5. In July 2015 she was

terminated for not following company police and procedure. She had destroyed a narcotic without

a witness. She had many cards of non-controlled substances and 1 card of a controlled substance.

She was called away by another staff member. When she returned she flushed the medication

forgetting that one was a controlled substance. She self-reported to her supervisor and she was

terminated. She completed a drug screen at work that came up negative but Lorie Brown did not

have a copy. Bisher had drug evaluation done and submitted a copy of it into her file. Mr. Coto

recommends that her license is renewed free and clear.

29. Madeline Osborne LPN Renewal Positive Response *

Ms. Osborne failed to appear. Renewal is denied.

30. Delores Williams LPN Renewal Expired Since 2012*

Ms. Williams failed to appear. Renewal is denied.

31. James Watkins LPN Renewal Positive Response * CONTINUED

The following default hearings took place on January 5, 2017 and were heard by board member

Kim Cooper.

a. In the Matter of the License of: Debra Poynter, L.P.N., License No. 27026290A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 305


Deputy Attorney General Stacy Oliver appeared on behalf of the State of Indiana. A request was made to

hold the Respondent in default. ALJ Cooper accepts the request. Chuck Lindquist testified in this matter.

Exhibits A-H were entered in to evidence. ALJ Coper recommends the following: Indefinite suspension 18

months full compliance with ISNAP.

b. In the Matter of the License of: Cathy Walter, R.N., License No. 28192237A Administrative Cause No. 2016 NB 147


Deputy Attorney General Stacy Oliver appeared on behalf of the State of Indiana. A request was made to hold the

Respondent in default. ALJ Cooper accepts the request. Chuck Lindquist testified in this matter. Exhibits A-F were

entered in to evidence. ALJ Coper recommends the following: Indefinite suspension 2 years.

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