Final - approved
VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING
INFORMAL CONFERENCES
October 3, 2007
TIME AND PLACE: The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:00 A.M., in Hearing Room 5, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.
AGENCY
SUBORDINATE: Jane Elliott, R.N., Ph.D.
STAFF PRESENT: Jodi P. Power, R.N., J.D., Deputy Executive Director, Nurse Aide Registry Manager
Amanda Mitchell, Adjudication Specialist
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Rebecca A. Higgins, C.N.A. 1401-117749
Ms. Higgins appeared.
Ms. Higgins was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Higgins unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Higgins within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Hope L. Robinson, C.N.A. 1401-094115
Ms. Robinson appeared, accompanied by Charlene Jefferson, L.P.N.
Ms. Robinson was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Robinson unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Robinson within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
CONTINUED: Audrey Shadkami, C.N.A. 1401-103969
Ms. Shadkami appeared.
Ms. Shadkami was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Shadkami unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Shadkami within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Antwonette L. Hairston, C.N.A. 1401-095550
Ms. Hairston did not appear.
Based upon information provided by Ms. Mitchell, Dr. Elliott ruled that adequate notice was given to Ms. Hairston.
A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Hairston within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Valencia M. Grandison, C.N.A. 1401-084789
Ms. Grandison did not appear.
Based upon information provided by Ms. Mitchell, Dr. Elliott ruled that adequate notice was given to Ms. Grandison.
A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Grandison within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Lisa R. Ames, C.N.A. 1401-073189
Ms. Ames appeared, accompanied by Walter Reynolds.
Ms. Ames was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Ames unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Ames within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Colleen Stanton, C.N.A. Applicant; R.N. Applicant
Ms. Stanton appeared, accompanied by Amy Stewart, Case Manager, Health Practitioners Intervention Program and Donna Whitney, Health Practitioners Intervention Program.
Ms. Stanton stated her desire to withdraw her certified nurse aide application.
Ms. Stewart and Ms. Whitney were present and provided information on behalf of Ms. Stanton.
Ms. Stanton was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Stanton unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Stanton within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Zainab Bunduka, C.N.A. 1401-089500
Ms. Bunduka did not appear.
Based upon information provided by Ms. Mitchell, Dr. Elliott ruled that adequate notice was given to Ms. Bunduka.
A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Bunduka within ninety days.
This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.
ADJOURNMENT: The conferences were concluded at 3:30 P.M.
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Jodi P. Power, R.N., J.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Nurse Aide Registry Manager
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