Professional Conduct Review Disciplinary Findings
NOTICE TO NURSES AND PUBLIC
The following decisions of the Professional Conduct Review/Disciplinary Committee of the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL) are published in the interest of protecting the public and enhancing awareness of the importance of adherence to standards of practice and code of ethics for nurses in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Judith Watton
Newfoundland and Labrador Registration No. 9265
Pursuant to a hearing held in accordance with Section 25 of the Registered Nurses Act (2008) (the “Act”) on March 10 and 11, 2010, the Adjudication Tribunal found Judith Watton in breach of Section 18 (c ) (i) professional misconduct and (ii) professional incompetence, of the Act.
The Adjudication Tribunal ordered that the Registrant shall not be eligible to have her license to practice nursing re-instated until she has successfully completed an Education Re-Entry to Practice Nursing Program and post RN, BN Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology courses from an accredited Canadian School of Nursing or other post–secondary education institution. Official course transcripts must be submitted to the ARNNL Director of Regulatory Services before the Respondent’s license is considered for reinstatement. The Adjudication Tribunal further ordered that the Respondent pay a portion of the costs incurred by the ARNNL in the investigation and hearing of the Complaint.
Sybil Maynard
Newfoundland Registration No. 13136
On March 18, 2010, the practicing license of Ms. Maynard was suspended in accordance with the Order of the Professional Conduct Review (PCR) Panel of the ARNNL Discipline/Professional Conduct Review Panel, dated May 8, 2008. Ms. Maynard’s license will remain suspended until the conditions of the Order are met.
Elizabeth Marie Power (Young)
Newfoundland Registration No. 12388
On December 4, 2009 Elizabeth Power met the terms of the Order of the Professional Conduct Review Panel rendered on March 7, 2007 such that her practicing license was reinstated with conditions.
Fay (Compagnon) Wheeler
Newfoundland and Labrador Registration No. 6894
Pursuant to a hearing held in accordance with Section 25 of the Registered Nurses Act (2008) (the “Act”) on June 26, 2009, the Adjudication Tribunal found Fay Wheeler in breach of Section 18 (c ) (iii) conduct unbecoming a registered nurse, of the Act.
The Adjudication Tribunal ordered conditions for the Registrant to comply with, and the Tribunal confirmed that the Order of the Professional Conduct Review Panel rendered March 13, 2008 with respect to the Registrant is still in full force and effect except where so modified by the present Order.
Chastity Buglar
Newfoundland and Labrador Registration No. 19482
As a result of a hearing held on April 7 and 8, 2009 Chastity Buglar was found in breach on Section 18 (c) (ii) professional incompetence, of the Registered Nurses Act (2008).
The Adjudication Tribunal who oversaw the hearing ordered the Registrant to surrender any current license in her possession to the Council and further directed the Council to strike the Registrant's name from the Register, pursuant to Section 28 (3) (c) of the Act.
Chastity Buglar no longer holds a license to practice as a registered nurse with ARNNL.
Sybil Maynard
Newfoundland Registration No. 13136
On October 16, 2009 the practicing license of Sybil Maynard was reinstated with conditions.
As a result of a hearing held on April 22, 2008 Sybil Maynard was found in breach of Sections 21 2 (b) incompetence and 2(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered suspension of ARNNL Registration for Sybil Maynard, Registration # 13136, pending completion of conditions.
Fay Wheeler (Compagnon)
Newfoundland Registration No. 6894
As a result of a hearing held on March 12 & 13, 2008 Fay Wheeler was found in breach of Sections 21 2 (b) incompetence and 2(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered suspension of ARNNL Registration for Fay Wheeler, #6894 , until she has completed a nursing re-entry program. During the period in which the Registrant's License to Practice Nursing is suspended, the registrant is not to practice nursing in another jurisdiction. Following completion of the program a practicing license will be issued with conditions.
On September 3, 2009, the practicing license of Fay Wheeler was reinstated with conditions.
Elizabeth Marie Power (Young)
Newfoundland Registration No. 12388
As a result of a hearing held on March 7, 2007 Elizabeth Power was found in breach of Sections 21 2 (b) incompetence and 2(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that the registration of Elizabeth Power #12388 be suspended until she has completed a nursing re-entry program. Upon completion of the program a practicing license will be issued with conditions.
Terrance Harvey
Newfoundland Registration No. 14507
As a result of a hearing held on October 18, 2006, Terrance Harvey was found to be in breach of Sections 21 (2)(a) dishonesty and (2)(c) a habit or illness making the nurse unfit to care for the sick, and 21 (2)(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registration Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that the registration of Terrance Harvey #14507 be revoked effective immediately.
Mary Sloan
Newfoundland Registration No. 5885
As a result of a hearing held on December 21, 2006 Mary Sloan was found in breach of Section 21 2(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that the registration of Mary Sloan #5885 be suspended for a period of three months; form January 2, 2007 to April 2, 2007. The panel also ordered that during this period Mary Sloan is not to practice nursing in another jurisdiction.
Mary Margaret Sloan
Newfoundland Registration No. 05885
On January 9, 2006, the Professional Conduct Review (PCR) Panel of the Discipline/PCR Committee found Mary Margaret Sloan, ARNNL Registration No. 05885, was in breach of Sections 21 (2) (b) and (2) (d) of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel ordered that the Registrant's license be suspended for three months and that there are conditions to be fulfilled prior to the license being released.
Philomena Laura Hawco (Westby)
Newfoundland Registration No. 5679
As a result of a hearing held on November 7, 2005 Philomena Hawco was found to have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of an ARNNL order and is deserving of sanction.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that Philomena Hawco's license to practice nursing remain suspended until she has fulfilled the conditions as ordered by the panel.
Pamela Angel (Noseworthy)
Newfoundland Registration No. 6969
As a result of a hearing held on August 1, 2005 Pamela Angel was found to be in breach of Sections 21 (2)(b) incompetence and (2)(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that Pamela Angel #6969 shall not be eligible for a practicing license until she has completed a nursing re-entry program.
Carolyn Gamal Eldin (Colbourne)
Newfoundland Registration No. 14166
As a result of a hearing held on July 18, 2005 Carolyn Gamal Eldin was found to be in breach of Sections 21 (2)(a) dishonesty and (2)(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel who oversaw the hearing ordered that the registration of Carolyn Gamal Eldin # 14166 be revoked effective immediately.
Beverly Farrell (LaFosse)
Newfoundland Registration No. 16863
On 26 March 2004, the Disciplinary Panel of the Discipline Committee found that Beverly Farrell in breach of Sections 21 (2)(a) dishonesty, and (2)(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The decision of the panel is revocation of her license to practice nursing.
Victoria Morris (Daniel)
Newfoundland Registration No. 11488
On 4 January 2002, the Disciplinary Panel of the Discipline Committee found Victoria Morris in breach of Sections 21 (2)(a) dishonesty, and (2)(b) incompetence, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Panel suspended her license for 3 months for the offense of dishonesty and 18 months for the offense of incompetence, the suspensions to run concurrently commending January 16, 2002. The Panel, in addition to the suspension, imposed conditions to be met before the license is reinstated. The license will be reinstated after the suspension period providing the conditions imposed by the Panel have been met.
In that the nurse has failed to meet the conditions for reinstatement of her license during the suspension period, in accordance with the Disciplinary Panel decision, we advise you that effective August 1, 2003 her license to practice nursing has been revoked.
Marilyn D. Walsh (nee Motty)
Newfoundland Registration No. 12059
On 3 May 2001, Ms. Walsh agreed she was in breach of Sections 21 (2)(b) incompetence, and (2)(d) conduct that does not conform to the standards of the profession or is unbecoming to a nurse, of the Registered Nurses Act.
The Disciplinary Panel accepted a joint submission by the ARNNL and the Registrant on discipline and penalty.
The Panel suspended her license indefinitely with conditions effective May 3, 2001. The license will be reinstated when the conditions have been met.
Susan Patricia O'Keefe
Newfoundland Registration Number 16600
On 06 March 2000, a Disciplinary Panel of the Discipline Committee of the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL) accepted an agreed statement of fact in which Ms. O'Keefe acknowledged that due to misuse of a medication, she was unfit to practice nursing during a scheduled work shift but did continue to work. The Panel in accepting the statement of fact noted the behaviour was in contravention of ARNNL Standards of Practice.
The Panel, having considered the incident, suspended her license for one month with conditions effective 07 March 2000. The license will be reinstated at the end of the suspension period if the conditions have been met.
On 07 April 2000, the practicing license of Susan Patricia O'Keefe previously suspended, was reinstated.
Mary Margaret Sloan
Newfoundland Registration Number 05885
On 14 July 1999, the Disciplinary Committee found Mary Margaret Sloan, ARNNL Registration No. 05885, was in violation of Section 21 (2) (a) of the Registered Nurses Act, in that the Registrant was guilty of dishonesty. Her dishonesty and failure to be accountable and assume responsibilities for her actions are breaches of the Code of Ethics and ARNNL Standards 4.2, 4.3 and 6.1 and is conduct unbecoming to a nurse.
The Committee, having considered all of the evidence, suspended her license for two (2) months with a condition effective 9 August 1999. The license will be reinstated at the end of the suspension period if the condition has been met.
On 09 October 1999, the practicing license of Mary Margaret Sloan previously suspended, was reinstated.