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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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December 2001

Nursing

NOREEN MARY LINGHAM (A/K/A LINGMAN NOREEN MARY, ROSS NOREEN MARY); HICKSVILLE, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 456687; Cal. No. 19317 18885

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to administer medications as ordered, failing to complete a patient assessment, falling asleep while on duty, placing narcotic keys on a desk and leaving the unit, and failing to wear required protective garb with an isolated patient.

NOREEN MARY LINGHAM (A/K/A LINGMAN NOREEN MARY, ROSS NOREEN MARY); HICKSVILLE, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 456687; Cal. No. 19317 18885

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to administer medications as ordered, failing to complete a patient assessment, falling asleep while on duty, placing narcotic keys on a desk and leaving the unit, and failing to wear required protective garb with an isolated patient.

MINNIE ALICE LOGAN; NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 075339; Cal. No. 18971

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

MINNIE ALICE LOGAN; NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 075339; Cal. No. 18971

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

KWANG E LUCIDO (A/K/A CHOUGH KWANG EUN); EAST SUNRISE, FL

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 268125; Cal. No. 18888

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of obtaining Demerol from her nursing employer for her personal use.

KWANG E LUCIDO (A/K/A CHOUGH KWANG EUN); EAST SUNRISE, FL

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 268125; Cal. No. 18888

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of obtaining Demerol from her nursing employer for her personal use.

MARY MABLE MARE; SCHENECTADY, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 241699; Cal. No. 18965

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to document the administration of medications to patients.

MARY MABLE MARE; SCHENECTADY, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 241699; Cal. No. 18965

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to document the administration of medications to patients.

JOSEPHINE BADSHAH MARTINEZ-BADSHAH; REGO PARK, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 193695; Cal. No. 19644 19645

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application - upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of stealing two employee payroll checks from her nursing employer.

JOSEPHINE BADSHAH MARTINEZ-BADSHAH; REGO PARK, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 193695; Cal. No. 19644 19645

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application - upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of stealing two employee payroll checks from her nursing employer.

DONNA C MCDONOUGH (A/K/A BARRETT DONNA C, MOHR DONNA CAROL); SALAMANCA, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 167058; Cal. No. 19193

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Suspension until terminated as set forth in Regents Review Committee report.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony.

DONNA C MCDONOUGH (A/K/A BARRETT DONNA C, MOHR DONNA CAROL); SALAMANCA, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 167058; Cal. No. 19193

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Suspension until terminated as set forth in Regents Review Committee report.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony.

MADELEINE THERESE MCPHERSON; ROCHESTER, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229187; Cal. No. 19711 19710

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of working as a nurse while her license to practice had been surrendered.

MADELEINE THERESE MCPHERSON; ROCHESTER, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 483053; Cal. No. 19711 19710

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of working as a nurse while her license to practice had been surrendered.

MADELEINE THERESE MCPHERSON; ROCHESTER, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229187; Cal. No. 19711 19710

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of working as a nurse while her license to practice had been surrendered.

MADELEINE THERESE MCPHERSON; ROCHESTER, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 483053; Cal. No. 19711 19710

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of working as a nurse while her license to practice had been surrendered.

THOMAS JAMES MELIA; LINDENHURST, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 487292; Cal. No. 19553 19039

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to indicate on his Applications for License and First Registration as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered professional nurse in 1996 that he had been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in 1986. Licensee also admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor in 1998.

THOMAS JAMES MELIA; LINDENHURST, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 244879; Cal. No. 19553 19039

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to indicate on his Applications for License and First Registration as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered professional nurse in 1996 that he had been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in 1986. Licensee also admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor in 1998.

THOMAS JAMES MELIA; LINDENHURST, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 244879; Cal. No. 19553 19039

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to indicate on his Applications for License and First Registration as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered professional nurse in 1996 that he had been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in 1986. Licensee also admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor in 1998.

THOMAS JAMES MELIA; LINDENHURST, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 487292; Cal. No. 19553 19039

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to indicate on his Applications for License and First Registration as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered professional nurse in 1996 that he had been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in 1986. Licensee also admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor in 1998.

MATTHEW M NIEDZIELSKI; SELDEN, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 238063; Cal. No. 19562

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 25 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated.

MATTHEW M NIEDZIELSKI; SELDEN, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 238063; Cal. No. 19562

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 25 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated.

MARTIALE JOCELYNE PAUL; JAMAICA, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 189866; Cal. No. 19251

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution stayed, probation 2 years, fine $2,500.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of falsely indicating on her application for licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of New York that she had received an Associate Nursing Degree.

MARTIALE JOCELYNE PAUL; JAMAICA, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 189866; Cal. No. 19251

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution stayed, probation 2 years, fine $2,500.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of falsely indicating on her application for licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of New York that she had received an Associate Nursing Degree.

BETH SUSANNE REMUS; GREAT NECK, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 451065; Cal. No. 19425

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of writing a prescription for Hycodan tablets, a controlled substance, for her own use, when in fact, she was not authorized by licensure to write prescriptions.

BETH SUSANNE REMUS; GREAT NECK, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 451065; Cal. No. 19425

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of writing a prescription for Hycodan tablets, a controlled substance, for her own use, when in fact, she was not authorized by licensure to write prescriptions.

NOREEN M ROSS; HICKSVILLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229651; Cal. No. 19317 18885

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to administer medications as ordered, failing to complete a patient assessment, falling asleep while on duty, placing narcotic keys on a desk and leaving the unit, and failing to wear required protective garb with an isolated patient.

NOREEN M ROSS; HICKSVILLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229651; Cal. No. 19317 18885

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to administer medications as ordered, failing to complete a patient assessment, falling asleep while on duty, placing narcotic keys on a desk and leaving the unit, and failing to wear required protective garb with an isolated patient.

MICHELLE KATHLEEN SCHUTT; LEROY, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 488094; Cal. No. 19623

Regents Action Date: December 20, 2001
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension 1 month with leave to apply for a stay of execution of any unserved portion of suspension as set forth in consent order application - upon service or stay of execution of any unserved portion of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of being dependent on or a habitual user of drugs including Fentanyl, Klonopin, Valium, and Vicodin.

MICHELLE KATHLEEN SCHUTT; LEROY, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 488094; Cal. No. 19623

Regents Action Date: 20-Dec-01
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension 1 month with leave to apply for a stay of execution of any unserved portion of suspension as set forth in consent order application - upon service or stay of execution of any unserved portion of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of being dependent on or a habitual user of drugs including Fentanyl, Klonopin, Valium, and Vicodin.