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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.
In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except that by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, which is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The Board of Regents, which also has responsibility for licensure in all the professions, is responsible for the final disposition of all disciplinary matters except those handled by OPMC.
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May 2005
Nursing
BETTINA B STEARN; SETAUKET, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 116869; Cal. No. 22147
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until fit to practice ? upon licensee's return to practice, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been subject to a determination by the State of Florida that her ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety was affected due to her use and/or abuse of controlled substances. Said misconduct would constitute being dependent on or a habitual user of narcotics, barbituates, amphetamines, hallucinogens, or other drugs having similar effects.
BETTINA B STEARN; SETAUKET, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 116869; Cal. No. 22147
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until fit to practice ? upon licensee's return to practice, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been subject to a determination by the State of Florida that her ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety was affected due to her use and/or abuse of controlled substances. Said misconduct would constitute being dependent on or a habitual user of narcotics, barbituates, amphetamines, hallucinogens, or other drugs having similar effects.
DIANA MAY THIBODEAU (A/K/A OUELLETTE DIANA MAY); SPRINGWATER, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 406409; Cal. No. 21821
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being found guilty in Maine of Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs, a misdemeanor.
DIANA MAY THIBODEAU (A/K/A OUELLETTE DIANA MAY); SPRINGWATER, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 406409; Cal. No. 21821
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being found guilty in Maine of Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs, a misdemeanor.
ANNAMMA C THOMAS (A/K/A THOMAS ANNAMMA CHAMAKKALAYIL); YONKERS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 419308; Cal. No. 22111 22112
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of willfully making a false report in that she participated with another nurse in making willfully false statements in reports filed after an incident in which a patient was injured.
ANNAMMA C THOMAS; YONKERS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 156467; Cal. No. 22111 22112
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of willfully making a false report in that she participated with another nurse in making willfully false statements in reports filed after an incident in which a patient was injured.
ANNAMMA C THOMAS (A/K/A THOMAS ANNAMMA CHAMAKKALAYIL); YONKERS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 419308; Cal. No. 22111 22112
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of willfully making a false report in that she participated with another nurse in making willfully false statements in reports filed after an incident in which a patient was injured.
ANNAMMA C THOMAS; YONKERS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 156467; Cal. No. 22111 22112
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of willfully making a false report in that she participated with another nurse in making willfully false statements in reports filed after an incident in which a patient was injured.
VERONA VIVIENNE THOMAS (A/K/A TAZI VERONA VIVIENNE); QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 386450; Cal. No. 22074 22075
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of submitting false reports to her employer regarding assessments she allegedly performed for two patients.
VERONA VIVIENNE THOMAS; QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 183434; Cal. No. 22074 22075
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of submitting false reports to her employer regarding assessments she allegedly performed for two patients.
VERONA VIVIENNE THOMAS (A/K/A TAZI VERONA VIVIENNE); QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 386450; Cal. No. 22074 22075
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of submitting false reports to her employer regarding assessments she allegedly performed for two patients.
VERONA VIVIENNE THOMAS; QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 183434; Cal. No. 22074 22075
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of submitting false reports to her employer regarding assessments she allegedly performed for two patients.
REBECCA A THORPE (A/K/A THORPE REBECCA K, KNAPP REBECCA A); RHINEBECK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 309230; Cal. No. 21959
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon licensee's return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of failing to administer medication.
REBECCA A THORPE (A/K/A THORPE REBECCA K, KNAPP REBECCA A); RHINEBECK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 309230; Cal. No. 21959
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon licensee's return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of failing to administer medication.
DEBORAH WALDRON TITUS (A/K/A WALDRON DEBORAH LYNN);
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 386715; Cal. No. 22012
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of discontinuing oxygen and Foley catheter without a physician's order.
DEBORAH WALDRON TITUS (A/K/A WALDRON DEBORAH LYNN);
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 386715; Cal. No. 22012
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of discontinuing oxygen and Foley catheter without a physician's order.
DEBORAH GALE WALTON; PENFIELD, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 447840; Cal. No. 22004
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been found by the Commissioner of Health to be in violation of Article 33 of the Public Health Law and having been convicted of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of Child.
DEBORAH GALE WALTON; PENFIELD, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 447840; Cal. No. 22004
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been found by the Commissioner of Health to be in violation of Article 33 of the Public Health Law and having been convicted of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of Child.
MARY E WARD; BUFFALO, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 209474; Cal. No. 21961
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falsely documenting home health care that had not been provided.
MARY E WARD; BUFFALO, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 209474; Cal. No. 21961
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falsely documenting home health care that had not been provided.
SHEILA WRAY E WATERHOUSE-WRAY (A/K/A WATERHOUSE SHEILA E); MALTA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 113825; Cal. No. 22194
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of committing conduct constituting the crime of Driving While Intoxicated.
SHEILA WRAY E WATERHOUSE-WRAY (A/K/A WATERHOUSE SHEILA E); MALTA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 113825; Cal. No. 22194
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of committing conduct constituting the crime of Driving While Intoxicated.
BEVERLY J WEST; NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 257939; Cal. No. 21985
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit, Marijuana.
BEVERLY J WEST; NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 257939; Cal. No. 21985
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit, Marijuana.
LINDA BETH WHITE-SETTLES; GENEVA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 274713; Cal. No. 21969
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having administered 10 times the ordered dosage of Seroquel to a patient.
LINDA BETH WHITE-SETTLES; GENEVA, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 274713; Cal. No. 21969
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having administered 10 times the ordered dosage of Seroquel to a patient.
Occupational Therapy
SANDRA A BORST; BEMUS POINT, NY
Profession: Occupational Therapist; Lic. No. 009863; Cal. No. 21910
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 11 months stayed suspension ? upon licensee's return to practice, 2 years probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted in 2001 of Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.
SANDRA A BORST; BEMUS POINT, NY
Profession: Occupational Therapist; Lic. No. 009863; Cal. No. 21910
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 11 months stayed suspension ? upon licensee's return to practice, 2 years probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted in 2001 of Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.
Optometry
THOMAS HORVATH; LEVITTOWN, NY
Profession: Optometrist; Lic. No. 005396; Cal. No. 22010
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 months actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of being convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor.
Pharmacy
WILLIAM ARCA; OCEANSIDE, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 030677; Cal. No. 21167
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a class E felony.