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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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July 2000
Nursing
RODE APOLLON; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 492079; Cal. No. 18207
Action: Application for summary suspension be granted.
Summary: Licensee was summarily suspended pending disciplinary panel review and final Board of Regents action.
SUSAN M AUSLANDER (A/K/A ALEXANDER SUSAN M); NORTHPORT, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 236172; Cal. No. 18549
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of ordering radiographs to be taken without a physician's authorization and failing to check the expiration dates on blood collection vials.
SUSAN M AUSLANDER (A/K/A ALEXANDER SUSAN M); NORTHPORT, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 236172; Cal. No. 18549
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of ordering radiographs to be taken without a physician's authorization and failing to check the expiration dates on blood collection vials.
MICHAEL JAMES CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN; ONTARIO, CANADA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 457642; Cal. No. 17945
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty by a sister state of crimes that if committed in New York State would have constituted moral unfitness, in that he was found in possession of a tablet visually identified as Tylenol #4, and a small bottle containing nitroglycerine tables, labeled as belonging to a patient. It was also found that he removed two tablets of Percocet from the Pyxis system for patient A that he charted as being given to patient C instead.
MICHAEL JAMES CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN; ONTARIO, CANADA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 457642; Cal. No. 17945
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty by a sister state of crimes that if committed in New York State would have constituted moral unfitness, in that he was found in possession of a tablet visually identified as Tylenol #4, and a small bottle containing nitroglycerine tables, labeled as belonging to a patient. It was also found that he removed two tablets of Percocet from the Pyxis system for patient A that he charted as being given to patient C instead.
LINDA S CASTELLITTO (A/K/A LOGATTO LINDA S); SALISBURY MILLS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 299027; Cal. No. 18358
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month suspension to be terminated sooner as set forth in consent order application - upon termination or service of suspension, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of giving a patient, on three occasions, 40 mgs. of a medication when the prescribed dosage was 4 mgs.
LINDA S CASTELLITTO (A/K/A LOGATTO LINDA S); SALISBURY MILLS, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 299027; Cal. No. 18358
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month suspension to be terminated sooner as set forth in consent order application - upon termination or service of suspension, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of giving a patient, on three occasions, 40 mgs. of a medication when the prescribed dosage was 4 mgs.
ALLISON JAYNE CONWAY; WEST BABYLON, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 256201; Cal. No. 18359
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension with leave to apply for early termination of suspension as set forth in consent order application - upon service or termination of suspension, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering medications to patients without physicians' orders.
ALLISON JAYNE CONWAY; WEST BABYLON, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 256201; Cal. No. 18359
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension with leave to apply for early termination of suspension as set forth in consent order application - upon service or termination of suspension, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering medications to patients without physicians' orders.
ANN MARIE CORLEW (A/K/A CZAIKOWSKI ANN MARIE); BALLSTON SPA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 303236; Cal. No. 18337
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falling asleep while on duty, documenting records illegibly, and failing to return an unused medication.
ANN MARIE CORLEW (A/K/A CZAIKOWSKI ANN MARIE); BALLSTON SPA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 303236; Cal. No. 18337
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falling asleep while on duty, documenting records illegibly, and failing to return an unused medication.
SANDRA D CUMMINGS; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 258482; Cal. No. 18041
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of receiving payments for home visits she did not make.
SANDRA D CUMMINGS; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 258482; Cal. No. 18041
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of receiving payments for home visits she did not make.
HARRY ERNEST DODD; DAMON, TX
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 448397; Cal. No. 17920
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, $750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of diverting the controlled substance morphine sulfate for his own use.
HARRY ERNEST DODD; DAMON, TX
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 448397; Cal. No. 17920
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, $750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of diverting the controlled substance morphine sulfate for his own use.
MAUREEN ALICE GLENNON; SUMMITVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 191539; Cal. No. 18489
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.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of diverting Percocet from a hospital drug supply for her own use by indicating that it was for patients that she knew were not being treated with Percocet.
MAUREEN ALICE GLENNON; SUMMITVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 191539; Cal. No. 18489
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.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of diverting Percocet from a hospital drug supply for her own use by indicating that it was for patients that she knew were not being treated with Percocet.
LORI ANN HAMED (A/K/A CARLSON LORI ANN, BRIGHT LORI ANN); FRANKLINVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 195826; Cal. No. 18501
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of performing a patient assessment, failing to sign a patient record, and starting an IV at the wrong rate.
LORI ANN HAMED (A/K/A CARLSON LORI ANN, BRIGHT LORI ANN); FRANKLINVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 195826; Cal. No. 18501
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of performing a patient assessment, failing to sign a patient record, and starting an IV at the wrong rate.
SUSAN ELLEN HAWKINS; CONSTABLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 437374; Cal. No. 18498 18499
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to assess numerous patients under her care.
SUSAN ELLEN HAWKINS; CONSTABLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 204753; Cal. No. 18498 18499
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to assess numerous patients under her care.
SUSAN ELLEN HAWKINS; CONSTABLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 437374; Cal. No. 18498 18499
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to assess numerous patients under her care.
SUSAN ELLEN HAWKINS; CONSTABLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 204753; Cal. No. 18498 18499
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to assess numerous patients under her care.
JERAMY A ORGASS; RONKONKOMA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 446135; Cal. No. 18548
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 having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
JERAMY A ORGASS; RONKONKOMA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 446135; Cal. No. 18548
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 having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
DANA PERNA (A/K/A BATTAGLIA DANA); KENMORE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 193610; Cal. No. 18640
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of willfully making changes to her licensed practical nurse registration document indicating that she held a license as a registered professional nurse.
DANA PERNA (A/K/A BATTAGLIA DANA); KENMORE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 193610; Cal. No. 18640
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of willfully making changes to her licensed practical nurse registration document indicating that she held a license as a registered professional nurse.
PAMELA ANN REESE (A/K/A PIERCE PAMELA A); LIVERPOOL, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 250929; Cal. No. 18176
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 100 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted of Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, and Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
PAMELA ANN REESE (A/K/A PIERCE PAMELA A); LIVERPOOL, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 250929; Cal. No. 18176
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 100 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted of Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, and Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
BETSY CHRISTINE RYAN (A/K/A RENIFF BETSY CHRISTINE); BALDWINSVILLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 244247; Cal. No. 17241
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to assess and monitor as often as warranted a patient with a history of recent head trauma, failing to properly and thoroughly assess a patient who presented with complaints of abdominal pain, failing to assess a newly admitted, insulin-dependent diabetic patient to ensure that a blood glucose test was promptly administered, failing to examine a patient complaining of stomach pain for approximately two hours after a licensed practical nurse requested that she do so, failing to thoroughly assess a patient who complained of recent vomiting and failure to have a bowel movement for approximately one week prior thereto, and failing to request that said patient be transferred to the infirmary or a hospital emergency room when speaking with a physician.