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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.
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January 2017
Nursing
KIMBERLY DENISE RODRIGUEZ (A/K/A RODRIGUEZ KIMBERLY D); POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 291304; Cal. No. 28031
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to run concurrently with period of suspension.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Falsifying Business Records in the 2nd Degree, a class A misdemeanor.
MATTHEW KARL SCHROEDER; NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 622361; Cal. No. 28701
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Aiding and Abetting in the Fraudulent Dispensing of Phenazepam While Misbranded and without a Prescription.
MATTHEW KARL SCHROEDER; NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 622361; Cal. No. 28701
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Aiding and Abetting in the Fraudulent Dispensing of Phenazepam While Misbranded and without a Prescription.
MEAGHAN LARA STANTON (A/K/A STANTON MEAGHAN); APEX, NC
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 586236; Cal. No. 29338
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until successfully participate in course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 3 years probation to commence if and when return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of violating the terms of a sobriety contract she entered into with the North Carolina Board of Nursing by relapsing into drug use in violation of 21 North Carolina Administrative Code 36.0217(c)(20).
MEAGHAN LARA STANTON (A/K/A STANTON MEAGHAN); APEX, NC
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 586236; Cal. No. 29338
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until successfully participate in course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 3 years probation to commence if and when return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of violating the terms of a sobriety contract she entered into with the North Carolina Board of Nursing by relapsing into drug use in violation of 21 North Carolina Administrative Code 36.0217(c)(20).
NICOLLE L STINSON (A/K/A WAGNER NICOLLE L, FLECK NICOLLE L, DILLENBECK NICOLLE LYNN); FORT PLAIN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 264083; Cal. No. 29188 29189
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of actual suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
NICOLLE L STINSON (A/K/A WAGNER NICOLLE L, FLECK NICOLLE LYNN); FORT PLAIN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 561689; Cal. No. 29188 29189
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of actual suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
NICOLLE L STINSON (A/K/A WAGNER NICOLLE L, FLECK NICOLLE LYNN); FORT PLAIN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 561689; Cal. No. 29188 29189
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of actual suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
NICOLLE L STINSON (A/K/A WAGNER NICOLLE L, FLECK NICOLLE L, DILLENBECK NICOLLE LYNN); FORT PLAIN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 264083; Cal. No. 29188 29189
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year actual suspension, upon termination of actual suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
KATIE J STRUEBING (A/K/A STRUEBING KATHERINE); WEST FALLS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 589216; Cal. No. 29168
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of willful failure to comply with federal and state law.
KATIE J STRUEBING (A/K/A STRUEBING KATHERINE); WEST FALLS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 589216; Cal. No. 29168
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of willful failure to comply with federal and state law.
ALEYAMMA THOMAS; EVERETT, WA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 343087; Cal. No. 29339
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of a finding of professional misconduct by the Texas Board of Nursing for fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice professional nursing by lying about a prior professional disciplinary record, which, if committed in New York State, would constitute professional misconduct for obtaining the license fraudulently, in violation of ?6509(1) of the New York Education Law.
ALEYAMMA THOMAS; EVERETT, WA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 343087; Cal. No. 29339
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of a finding of professional misconduct by the Texas Board of Nursing for fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice professional nursing by lying about a prior professional disciplinary record, which, if committed in New York State, would constitute professional misconduct for obtaining the license fraudulently, in violation of ?6509(1) of the New York Education Law.
WENDY JO THOMPSON; TUPPER LAKE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 496061; Cal. No. 29225 29226
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree.
WENDY JO THOMPSON; TUPPER LAKE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 248291; Cal. No. 29225 29226
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree.
WENDY JO THOMPSON; TUPPER LAKE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 248291; Cal. No. 29225 29226
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree.
WENDY JO THOMPSON; TUPPER LAKE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 496061; Cal. No. 29225 29226
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree.
CATHERINE TWYFORD (A/K/A ALKAIED CATHERINE); STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 477429; Cal. No. 28926
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to administer the correct medication to a patient.
CATHERINE TWYFORD (A/K/A ALKAIED CATHERINE); STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 477429; Cal. No. 28926
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to administer the correct medication to a patient.
DENNIS ARTHUR VANZANDT (A/K/A VAN ZANDT DENNIS); ELBRIDGE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 304597; Cal. No. 28887
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Indefinite suspension of no less than 30 days and until fit to practice, probation 3 years to commence subsequent to termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.
DENNIS ARTHUR VANZANDT (A/K/A VAN ZANDT DENNIS); ELBRIDGE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 304597; Cal. No. 28887
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Indefinite suspension of no less than 30 days and until fit to practice, probation 3 years to commence subsequent to termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.
PETER JOSHUA WHITEHOUSE; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 287051; Cal. No. 29247
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.
PETER JOSHUA WHITEHOUSE; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 287051; Cal. No. 29247
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.
LESLEY ANN WILCOX; BELMONT, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 216249; Cal. No. 29183
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of a Wisconsin Criminal Conviction.
LESLEY ANN WILCOX; BELMONT, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 216249; Cal. No. 29183
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of a Wisconsin Criminal Conviction.
SUSAN M YANNETTI (A/K/A BROWN SUSAN YANNETTI); LAS VEGAS, NV
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 263071; Cal. No. 29276
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Practicing Nursing without an Active License in violation of Nevada Administrative Code 632.890(37), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Without Being Licensed in violation of Education Law ?6903.
SUSAN M YANNETTI (A/K/A BROWN SUSAN YANNETTI); LAS VEGAS, NV
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 263071; Cal. No. 29276
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Practicing Nursing without an Active License in violation of Nevada Administrative Code 632.890(37), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Without Being Licensed in violation of Education Law ?6903.
Pharmacy
MOHAMED HASSAN AHMED; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 057049; Cal. No. 29310
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree.
MOHAMED HASSAN AHMED; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 057049; Cal. No. 29310
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree.
AMY SUE FULLER (A/K/A HERMAN AMY SUE); MEDINA, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 049704; Cal. No. 29154
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 4 month actual suspension, upon termination of 4 month actual suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny.