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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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September 2021
Nursing
ALLA NOGINSKY; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry; Cert. No. 402674; Cal. No. 32339 31910
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 18 months actual suspension, 6 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor and Criminal Facilitation in the 4th Degree, a class A misdemeanor.
EMMANUEL OKODOGBE; HOLLIS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 272582; Cal. No. 32379
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely stating on a registration renewal application that a licensing authority had not disciplined him.
JOHN LACAMBRA PARAYNO (A/K/A PARAYNO JOHN); HOUSTON, TX
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 583959; Cal. No. 32398
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until participation in course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon return to practice in New York State, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain a record for each patient, which accurately reflects the evaluation and treatment of the patient and for withdrawing the controlled substances hydromorphone, hydrocodone, and meperidine, for several different patients, but failing to properly document the administration of said controlled substances in the relevant patients? records, in the State of Texas.
MAUREEN PAUL; STANFORDVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 254097; Cal. No. 32615
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 3rd Degree, a misdemeanor.
JESSICA M PEARSON (A/K/A PEARSON JESSICA); ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 308669; Cal. No. 32410
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine payable.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to document a patient's fall and failing to notify a supervisor.
BRENDA LEE PRINS; PINE CITY, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 456239; Cal. No. 32416
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 1 month and until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of taking pain medications during work, rendering her unable to perform her required nursing duties.
SIJIMOLE PEEDIKAYIL REJI (A/K/A REJI SIJIMOLE P); SMITHTOWN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 628479; Cal. No. 32617 32618
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Willful Violation of Public Health Laws, an unclassified misdemeanor.
SIJIMOLE PEEDIKAYIL REJI; SMITHTOWN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 268336; Cal. No. 32617 32618
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Willful Violation of Public Health Laws, an unclassified misdemeanor.
MELISSA REYNOLDS (A/K/A JAMES MELISSA); UNION, NJ
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 592645; Cal. No. 32287
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely stating on a registration renewal application that a licensing authority had not disciplined her.
KRISTA ANN RULE (A/K/A RULE KRISTA A); MORRISONVILLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 577030; Cal. No. 32435
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny.
VICTORIA ANN VACCARO; CLIVE, IA
Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Family Health; Cert. No. 331778; Cal. No. 32384 32385
Action: Application to surrender license and certificate granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, in the State of Michigan.
VICTORIA ANN VACCARO; CLIVE, IA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 489085; Cal. No. 32384 32385
Action: Application to surrender license and certificate granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, in the State of Michigan.
SARAH MARGARET WARD; GOSHEN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 752974; Cal. No. 32448
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 months actual suspension, 21 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to conduct a bedside check of a patient, resulting in the wrong blood product being administered to said patient.
JOHN DAVID WEBBER; MEDINA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 696523; Cal. No. 32144
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of documenting an assessment of a patient before it was actually conducted.
GEORGE A WEBER (A/K/A WEBER GEORGE); RIDGE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 599865; Cal. No. 32608 32609
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to complete coursework in nursing ethics and medication administration, and failing to submit quarterly update reports to the Department, as required pursuant to Order Nos. 30679 and 30680.
GEORGE A WEBER; RIDGE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 280413; Cal. No. 32608 32609
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to complete coursework in nursing ethics and medication administration, and failing to submit quarterly update reports to the Department, as required pursuant to Order Nos. 30679 and 30680.
JENNIFER LYNN WHITING (A/K/A JARVIS JENNIFER LYNN); FORT ANN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 249461; Cal. No. 32330 32329
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny.
Pharmacy
CAROLINE ELIZABETH CLARK (A/K/A KOCH CAROLINE ELIZABETH, HANGGI CAROLINE ELIZABETH); WAYLAND, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 047497; Cal. No. 32202
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and reprimand, 1 year probation, $2,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failure to counsel a person authorized to act on behalf of a patient.
FALLON WELLNESS PHARMACY, L.L.C.; LATHAM, NY
Profession: Pharmacy; Reg. No. 026112; Cal. No. 29318
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Partial actual suspension in the area of sterile compounding until registrant?s supervising pharmacist or pharmacist designee completes retraining coursework in sterile compounding, upon return to practice of sterile compounding, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Registrant did not contest the charge of failing to meet the criteria for sterility.
KAYLA LOUISE LOOSMORE (A/K/A RACHEL KAYLA LOUISE); MACEDON, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 060251; Cal. No. 32396
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and reprimand, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to meet the criteria for cleanliness and sterility.
UP CHEMISTRY SERVICES INC.; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Pharmacy; Reg. No. 036940; Cal. No. 32424
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and reprimand, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Registrant admitted to the charge of allowing the pharmacy to be open without the immediate supervision and management of a licensed pharmacist.
Psychology
SUSAN L FRAME; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Psychologist; Lic. No. 005601; Cal. No. 32535
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of practicing while suffering from a concussion that resulted in no balance, falling, severe headaches, inability to focus, and malaise.
Public Accountancy
DAVID CHARLES BRITT; NEW CANAAN, CT
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 089343; Cal. No. 32545
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.
MICHAEL FRANCIS CRONIN; WINTER SPRINGS, FL
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 045325; Cal. No. 32491
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of continuing to perform accountancy or financial management services for eight issuers after the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board barred licensee from associating with a registered public accounting firm and prohibiting licensee from willfully becoming or remaining associated with an issuer in an accountancy or financial capacity without consent of the PCAOB or the Commission.
THOMAS JOSEPH PATRICK RYAN; WOODSIDE, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 063192; Cal. No. 32414
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 months actual suspension, 21 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
MINDY EISENBERG STARK (A/K/A EISENBERG MINDY); SCARSDALE, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 041123; Cal. No. 32454
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to properly document, plan, and perform tasks pertaining to an audit.
Social Work
SUSAN AEID; DANSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 061841; Cal. No. 32400
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 having a personal relationship with a former patient.
SUSAN AEID; DANSVILLE, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 061841; Cal. No. 32400
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 having a personal relationship with a former patient.
DANIELLE MARIE BREMAN; BREWERTON, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 093390; Cal. No. 31726
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of engaging in a romantic relationship with a patient.
EMILY A KLEIN; MELVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 086050; Cal. No. 32630
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain professional and ethical boundaries with a patient.