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Office LocationIndiana Professional Licensing Agency Indiana State Board of Nursing Indiana Government Center South Building 402 West Washington Street, Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact InformationPhone (317) 234-2043Fax (317) 233-4236License Verifications (888) 333-7515Website: www.pla.IN.govE-mail: [email protected]

Office HoursMon thru Fri8:00am – 4:30pm

Nursing Board Staff MembersTonja Thompson, Board DirectorMichelle Hines, Assistant Board DirectorErika Engler, Case ManagerPeter Wallace, Case ManagerKelly Radcliff, Case ManagerDawn Shaffer, Case ManagerStephanie Clark, Case ManagerLisa Chapman, Case ManagerRonnie Saunders III, Case Manager

To provide efficient and effective administrative supportservices to Indiana's professional licensing boards andcommissions in order to facilitate the delivery of competentconsumer services by regulated professionals to the citi-zens of Indiana.To provide an expedient licensing processfor regulated professionals by maintaining a climate thatfosters the growth of commerce while ensuring the health,safety and welfare of the citizens of our great state.

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The Nursing Board is a govern-mental body responsible for pro-tecting the health and safety of theIndiana public as it relates tonursing practice.

In the last issue, I discussed howwe were appointed and that twomajor functions of this mandate areto be sure we license only qualifiedapplicants and that we disciplinenurses that violate the Nurse PracticeAct. A third major activity that isincluded in this mandate is to

accredit schools of nursing in Indiana and to monitorany major changes that take place in these schools.

The monitoring aspect is done primarily by havingeach school send in an annual report which includesa fair amount of detail concerning the curriculum, fac-ulty (including full/part-time, degree obtained or howthe faculty is meeting degree requirements of therules), student/faculty ratios, graduation rates and anumber of other organizational and demographicdata. Any aspect of the program that does not meetthe rule requirements results in a board investigation.A great deal of this monitoring is done by the nursingboard staff with some Board input.

The one thing the Board does watch quite careful-ly is the annual pass rate for each program.The rulesare very clear on what the pass rate must be in eachprogram for a school to maintain full accreditation.Each year the program must maintain an NCLEX passrate no lower than one standard deviation below thenational pass rate. If a school is below this rate forthree consecutive years, the school must send in areport containing a faculty review of the factors thatmay have contributed to the low pass rate and thefaculty’s plan for correction. If this does not correctthe problem, the Board will visit the program andwrite a report with recommendations that the pro-gram must meet within a certain time period. A pro-

gram may be put on conditional accreditation anytime the program fails to meet the requirements ofaccreditation. Full accreditation status is restoredwhen a program has three consecutive years ofNCLEX pass rates above the minimum standard.

If the program continues to have difficulty main-taining a minimum annual pass rate after reviewingand correcting the identified deficiencies of the cur-riculum, the Board will make another survey visit. Atthis point, the Board may make further recommenda-tions, as before, or recommend that accreditation sta-tus be withdrawn.The Board is very hesitant to with-draw accreditation status of any program that is work-ing in good faith to correct its deficiencies. But, after aperiod of time, if a school is unable to upgrade stan-dards of their program to meet the minimum gradu-ate pass rate, the Board’s responsibility of protectingthe “potential student nurse public” becomes thedriving factor. Qualified students admitted to a schoolof nursing should have the reasonable expectationthat they will have the knowledge and skills to passthe NCLEX exam upon graduation.

These survey visits take a lot of time and not allBoard members have the time or feel qualified to dosuch a visit. Unless one has worked in academia forsome time, it takes some “on site” education to feelqualified to do these visits. Even though I have beenin academia for over 30 years, I still went with anotherperson on a visit to understand the total process.

That, in a nutshell, is what your Board does for thecitizens of Indiana. If you have questions or commentsyou wish to address to the Board, you may call (317)234-2043.

Mervin R. Helmuth, R.N., M.N.Board President

Message From the President

What does the Board do?

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Alicense to practice nursing in the State ofIndiana is a privilege, and not a right. Toqualify for and practice as a professional

nurse an individual must complete specific edu-cational requirements and successfully pass anational licensing examination. A nursinglicense is required to practice nursing and mustbe valued and protected.

Nurses are required to know the specificscope of practice according to the NursePractice Act as well as the regulations promul-gated by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. TheNurse Practice Act of Indiana can be found atIndiana Code § 25-23-1-1, et seq. or on theIndiana Professional Licensing Agency websiteat www.in.gov/pla, under Indiana State Board ofNursing. Regulations regarding nursing practicecan be found under the Indiana AdministrativeCode at 848 IAC 2-1-1, et seq. or on the samewebsite.

Ignorance is not bliss. It is your professionalresponsibility to regularly review the state NursePractice Act and regulations affecting your prac-tice to protect your license. The Indiana NursePractice Act clearly defines the practice of pro-fessional nursing, licensed practical nursing, andadvanced practiced nursing. The AmericanNurses Association has also published Standardsof Practice and a Code of Ethics which guide thepractice of nursing. (See Appendix A and B) Inaddition, the nurse should be familiar with theirwork place policies and procedures and followthem, or your license could be in jeopardy.

The rules and regulations under the IndianaAdministrative Code more fully explain thestatute. The Board promulgates these rules tohelp nurses define and understand the scope oftheir practice. Rules and regulations are easierto change than a statute or law because the rulesand regulations are created through a rule-mak-

ing process whereas, a statute or law requireslegislative action tomake changes. Theyare both equallybinding on the nurseas a matter of law.Specifically, 848 IAC2-2-2 requires that anurse “function with-in the legal bound-aries of nursingpractice based onthe knowledge ofstatutes and rulesgoverning nursing.”If you are asked when you last read the statute orrules governing nursing, and it has been awhile,you could be in violation of this regulation.Therefore, it is important to read the laws andregulations affecting your practice. This articlewill discuss a few of the laws affecting nursingpractice so that you can be informed and protectyour license.

A. Impaired NursesIt is a violation of the Indiana Administrative

Code to divert prescription drugs for your ownor another person’s use. It is also a violation topractice under the influence of drugs or alcohol.If a nurse is impaired, the statute provides thatthe nurse can seek help confidentially throughthe Indiana State Nurses Assistance Program. If anurse turns herself in and seeks assistance fromthe Program, her license is usually protected ifshe complies with the contract of the program.

B. Patient Abuse“Abusing a patient/client verbally, physically,

emotionally or sexually” is a violation of the continued on the following pages

Legal

PROTECTING YOUR LICENSE

Lorie A. Brown, RN, MN, JD

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Indiana Administrative Code and a nurse’slicense is at risk. Usually, when there is a ques-tion of verbal abuse, it can be a “he said/shesaid” situation. The best way to protect yourlicense is to resolve these types of issues ratherthan allowing them to escalate.

C. Patient AbandonmentYour license requires you to provide nursing

care regardless of socio-economic status, per-sonal attributes, or nature of health problems.Refusing to accept a patient assignment can beconsidered patient abandonment. If you aregiven an unsafe work assignment and leave thejob, that is patient abandonment. Notify yoursupervisor of any unsafe work assignment andcomplete the assignment to the best of your abil-ity. Do not stay in a facility that provides unsafecare or unsafe assignments. Be sure to resign inwriting and keep a copy of your resignation foryour records.

D. License RenewalOn your license renewal application to the

Indiana State Board of Nursing, it asks severalquestions, such as, “Have you ever been convict-ed of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to anyoffense, misdemeanor or felony in any state?”,and “have you ever been terminated, reprimand-ed, disciplined or demoted in the scope of yourpractice as a nurse or health care provider?” Itis important that you answer truthfully to thisquestion if you have ever been disciplined inyour nursing practice. You will be given anopportunity to explain why you checked yes, butif you do not check yes, and the Board discoversthat you were disciplined, you will be asked toappear before the Board. It is therefore, veryimportant to be truthful on the license renewalapplication. If you are leaving an employer, bevery clear whether you are resigning or arebeing terminated so that you can answer thatquestion truthfully, as well.

E. Delegation ofNursingFunctions

It is a viola-tion of theIndiana rules todelegate nurs-ing care, func-tions, tasks or responsibilities to others when thenurse knows or should know that such delegationis to the detriment of patient safety. The nurse isultimately responsible for ensuring that anyoneto whom they delegate tasks is prepared, quali-fied and licensed to perform. The supervisingnurse will be held responsible for the acts per-formed by those under her direct supervision.

F. Confidentiality“Disregarding a patient/client’s dignity, right

to privacy, or right to confidentiality” is a viola-tion of the nursing regulations. In addition, nevergive anyone your computer password or Pyxiscodes. It is important to keep individual identi-fying information confidential. Make sure no oneis standing behind you when you are enteringyour password into the computer or enter yourcode into the Pyxis machine. Never sign in foranother individual. If your code is used or stolenby another, it is very difficult to defend yourselfwhen it looks like your code is being utilized.

G. Affirmative Duty to ReportIndiana law requires you to notify, in writing,

the appropriate party, which may include theOffice of the Attorney General, ConsumerProtection Division, his or her employer or con-tracting agency or the Board of any unprofes-sional conduct which may jeopardize thepatient/client safety. You could be held respon-sible if you know a nurse is impaired or if youobserve a nurse providing unsafe care and donot report it.

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H. Disciplinary Defense InsuranceIf you are asked to respond to a complaint or

appear before the Board, you have the right toseek assistance of counsel. Many nurses havemalpractice insurance from NSO (NursingService Organization). This policy does includea disciplinary defense provision which will helpwith the costs of counsel.

These tips are designed to help you protectyour license which you worked so hard to earn,so you will not be in violation of the law and soyou can protect your most valuable asset, yournursing license, to maintain your livelihood.

APPENDIX AAmerican Nurses Association - Standards of

PracticeStandards of PracticeStandard 1 - Assessment

The registered nurse collects comprehensivedata pertinent to the patient's health or the situa-tion.Standard 2 - Diagnosis

The registered nurse analyzes the assess-ment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.Standard 3 - Outcomes Identification

The registered nurse identifies expected out-comes for a plan individualized to the patient orsituation.Standard 4 - Planning

The registered nurse develops a plan thatprescribes strategies and alternatives to attainexpected outcomes.Standard 5 - Implementation

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The registered nurse implements the identi-fied plan.Standard 5A - Coordination of Care

The registered nurse coordinates care deliv-ery.Standard 5B - Health Teaching and HealthPromotion

The registered nurse employs strategies topromote health and a safe environment.Standard 5C - Consultation

The advanced practice registered nurse andthe nursing role specialist provide consultationto influence the identified plan, enhance theabilities of others, and effect change.Standard 5D - Prescriptive Authority andTreatment

The advanced practice registered nurse usesprescriptive authority, procedures, referrals,treatments, and therapies in accordance withstate and federal laws and regulations.Standard 6 - Evaluation

The registered nurse evaluates progresstoward attainment of outcomes.

Standards of Professional PerformanceStandard 7 - Quality of Practice

The registered nurse systematicallyenhances the quality and effectiveness of nurs-ing practice.Standard 8 - Education

The registered nurse attains knowledge andcompetency that reflects current nursing prac-tice.Standard 9 - Professional Practice Evaluation

The registered nurse evaluates one's ownnursing practice in relation to professional prac-tice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes,rules, and regulations.Standard 10 - Collegiality

The registered nurse interacts with and con-tributes to the professional development ofpeers and colleagues.

Standard 11 - CollaborationThe registered nurse collaborates with

patients, family, and others in the conduct ofnursing practice.Standard 12 - Ethics

The registered nurse integrates ethical provi-sions in all areas of practice.Standard 13 - Research

The registered nurse integrates researchfindings into practice.Standard 14 - Resource Utilization

The registered nurse considers factors relat-ed to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact onpractice in the planning and delivery of nursingpractice.Standard 15 - Leadership

The registered nurse provides leadership inthe professional practice setting and the profes-sion.

APPENDIX BAmerican Nurses Association - Code of Ethics1. The nurse, in all professional relationships,

practices with compassion and respect for theinherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of everyindividual, unrestricted by considerations ofsocial or economic status, personal attributes orthe nature of health problems.

2. The nurse's primary commitment is to thepatient, whether an individual, family, group orcommunity.

3. The nurse promotes, advocates for andstrives to protect the health, safety and rights ofthe patient.

4. The nurse is responsible and accountablefor individual nursing practice, and determinesthe appropriate delegation of tasks consistentwith the nurse's obligation to provide optimumpatient care.

5. The nurse owes the same duties to self as toothers, including the responsibility to preserveintegrity and safety, to maintain competence and

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It is your professional responsibility to regularly review thestate Nurse Practice Act and regulations affecting yourpractice to protect your license.

Protecting Your License continued

to continue personal and profes-sional growth.

6. The nurse participates inestablishing, maintaining andimproving healthcare environ-ments and conditions of employ-ment conducive to the provisionof quality health care and consis-tent with the values of the pro-fession through individual andcollective action.

7. The nurse participates inthe advancement of the profes-sion through contributions topractice, education, administra-tion and knowledge develop-ment.

8. The nurse collaborates withother health professionals andthe public in promoting commu-nity, national and internationalefforts to meet health needs.

9. The profession of nursing, asrepresented by associations andtheir members, is responsible forarticulating nursing values, formaintaining the integrity of theprofession and its practice, andfor shaping social policy.

ReferencesIndiana Code § 25-23-1-1, et seq.

848 IAC 2-1-1, et seq.www.in.gov/pla, AmericanNurses Association. (2003a).Nursing: Scope and standardsof practice. Washington, DC:ANA.

American Nurses Association.(2001). Code of ethics fornurses with interpretativestatements. Washington, DC:ANA.

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Lorie A. Brown, RN, MN, JD, of Brown Law Office, Indianapolis,Indiana (317) 465-1065 is a practicing nurse-attorney who representsnurses for licensing issues before the Indiana State Board of Nursingand for contracting matters. The views expressed in this column arethose of the author. www.brownlaw1.com.

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ISNAP

On June 25, 2005, Indiana State

Nurses Association President,

Joyce Darnell, signed a contract

with the State of Indiana for ISNA

to administer the Indiana State

Nurses Assistance Program

(ISNAP) effective August 1, 2005.

The Program is required by state

law and is funded by a portion of

RN and LPN license renewal fees.

ISNAP is a rehabilitation/monitor-

ing program for licensed nurses

affected by the use or abuse of

alcohol or other drugs. Ernest C.

Klein, Jr., CAE, ISNA Executive

Director, said, “ISNA is pleased to

bring ISNAP home —Indiana

nurses taking care of Indiana

nurses.”

Charles (Chuck) Lindquist,

M.Div, M.A., is the Program

Director. He has almost 9 years of

monitoring experience working

with the current contractor and

the Michigan Health Professional

Recovery Program. Other mem-

bers of the team are: Robin

Riebsomer, MA, RN, CAS, LMHC,

Intake Coordinator; Roxanne

Thomas, ACSW, LCSW, Case

Coordinator; and Molly McAfee,

BA, Case Coordinator Assistant.

Earlier this year, the State

ISNATO OPERATE INDIANA STATENURSES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ISNAP)

a confidential, non-punitive, therapeuticapproach to substance use, abuse andchemical dependency for licensed nurses

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Department of Administration

solicited responses to a Request

for Proposals to organizations/

agencies interested in providing

a confidential, non-punitive, ther-

apeutic approach to substance

use, abuse and chemical depend-

ency for licensed nurses through

early intervention to decrease the

time between the acknowledge-

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proposal.

The ISNAP offices are now in

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ISNAP can be reached by calling

800/638-6623 or 317/295-9862.

The FAX number is 317/297-3525.

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Invest igat ion

The function of the MedicalLicensing Section of the Office ofthe Attorney General (OAG) is toinvestigate consumer complaintsagainst licensed health profes-sionals to determine whether aviolation of a licensing statute orregulation has occurred. If suffi-cient evidence of a violationexists, the Attorney General willprosecute the matter before theappropriate health professionalboard. The OAG receives hun-dreds of new complaints involv-ing nurses each year.

The Medical Licensing Sectionis part of the ConsumerProtection Division of theAttorney General’s Office andwas granted authority in 1981 toinvestigate and prosecute com-plaints filed with the officeinvolving the twenty-one healthboards and committees, includ-ing the Indiana State Board ofNursing (ISBN) under IC § 25-1-7-2. There are currently twenty-five employees working withinthe Medical Licensing Section,

consisting of the section chief,deputy attorney generals, med-ical analysts, complaint analysts,law clerks and support staff. Thisteam of dedicated and hardworking individuals is committedto upholding the section’sMission Statement:

“To protect the consumers ofIndiana in a fair and efficientmanner through the investigationand analysis and prosecution ofcomplaints filed against licensedhealth professionals.”

According to IC § 25-1-7-4, allcomplaints must be written andsigned by the complainant andinitially filed with the office.Except for employees of the OAGacting in their official capacity, acomplaint may be filed by anyperson, including members ofany of the boards. Complaintsagainst licensed health profes-sionals, including LicensedPractical Nurses, RegisteredNurses and Advanced PracticeNurses, can be filed by employ-ees of any state agency, hospital,

nursing homes and concernedconsumers.

The complaints can be filedusing various resources such asAttorney General Steve Carter’swebsite: http://www.in.gov/attor-neygeneral/ and downloading acomplaint form to complete andmail in or submit it online. Use ofan official complaint form is notnecessary, as any information sub-mitted to the address below andsigned by the complainant withthe intent to file a complaint willbe accepted and screened. If acomplaint is emailed, a writtencomplaint form will be mailedback to the complainant for signa-ture, to continue the investigation.

The complaints are approvedfor processing, after which anopening letter is sent to the com-plainant and the licensee. Thelicensee receives with theiropening letter, a copy of thecomplaint as received by theOAG and is requested torespond to the allegations pre-sented in the complaint. The

Consumer Complaint Process

opening letter to the complainantrequests any further documenta-tion to be submitted that supportsthe allegations made in the com-plaint. The OAG database issearched to determine whetherthe licensee has any old or pend-ing complaints which may bepertinent to the investigation ofthe new complaint. If so, old com-plaints may be reopened. No

statute of limitations exists forprosecutions of disciplinary vio-lations against licensed healthprofessions.

The analyst assigned to theinvestigation proceeds with gath-ering pertinent information tocomplete the file. IC § 25-1-7-5(5)provides the OAG with the powerto subpoena witnesses and tosend for and compel the produc-

tion of books, records, papers, anddocuments for the furtherance ofthe investigation. Documentscommonly subpoenaed includeemployment records, medicalrecords, criminal documents andother vital pieces of informationto provide the complete picturefor the analyst to base theiranalysis upon.

Pursuant to Indiana Code § 25-23-1-31, the ISBN has establishedthe Indiana State NursesAssistance Program (ISNAP), arecovery-monitoring program forRegistered and Licensed PracticalNurses who suffer from a chemicaldependence. Under the policiesof the ISBN, a nurse who qualifiesfor the program and signs a recov-ery-monitoring agreement withISNAP in a timely manner mayavoid disciplinary action beforeISBN. The OAG often receivescomplaints against nurses contain-ing allegations of drug diversionand/or substance abuse. The OAGhas established a relationship withISNAP in order to refer nursesinvolved in this type of activity toISNAP immediately. The openingletter will inform the nurse of theopportunity, that she must contactISNAP within five days, and that ifshe is deemed to qualify for theprogram, she must sign aRecovery Monitoring Agreementwith ISNAP.

All consumer complaints filedwith the OAG are held in confi-dence through IC § 25-1-7-10.This statute prevents the OAGfrom disclosing any informationconcerning an investigation of anurse until the OAG has filed anadministrative complaint againstthe licensee with the ISBN. If anadministrative complaint filed withthe ISBN, then the informationbecomes public and availablethrough the ISBN director.

Once all of the information hasbeen gathered, the file is ready tobe analyzed. The purpose of theanalysis phase is to review thealleged licensing violations,

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licensee’s response, subpoenaed information, relevantlicensing statutes, rules and regulations, and past com-plaint allegations, if relevant. The analyst will make adetermination as to whether or not the licensee hasviolated their license. If the information does lead theanalyst, board designee and section chief to the con-clusion that the licensee has violated their license, thenthe deputy attorney general will file an administrativecomplaint against the licensee’s license.

If there is not enough evidence to convince the ana-lyst, board designee and section chief that the licenseehas violated their license, then the file will be closed,the complainant and licensee will be notified, and thefile will remain confidential with the OAG. Closed filesmay be reopened in the future if there is new evidencethat was not available at the time of the original investi-gation, since there is no statute of limitations for med-ical investigation files to be prosecuted by the OAG.

Consumer complaints that are found to have licens-ing violations develop into litigation files and willappear on the ISBN agenda after an administrativecomplaint has been filed with the board director. In afashion that is similar to civil court proceedings andgoverned by the trial rules, the case is presented by adeputy attorney general before the ISBN or an appoint-ed administrative law judge. The licensee is sent notifi-cation of this hearing to have the opportunity to defendthemselves against the violations identified by theOAG’s administrative complaint. The licensee also hasan opportunity to ask for a settlement. If no settlementcan be reached, the case will be heard. After hearingeach party’s side, the ISBN will then issue its rulingafter taking a vote.

In summary, the OAG protects the public health andsafety of every Hoosier through the investigation ofeach complaint filed. The OAG also works hard to pro-tect the reputation of licensed health professionals whohave had unsubstantiated complaints filed against themby investigating those complaints thoroughly and clos-ing them as expeditiously as possible.

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Due on 10/31 of Odd Years Registered Nurses Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice NursesControlled SubstanceRegistrationsLimited Scope NurseMidwives

Due on 10/31 of Even YearsLicensed Practical Nurses

Paper renewals will NOTbe mailed out this year. Arenewal notice will be mailed60 days prior to your expirationdate. You will be able to renewonline at www.hpb.IN.gov. Ifyou prefer to renew by mail,instructions will be provided in

the notice.All renewals will be consid-

ered late and a $50.00 late feewill be assessed if you renewonline after midnight on 10/31or if the envelope is post-marked after 10/31 by the U. S.Post Office.

All licenses expire at thesame time, regardless of whenthey are issued. For example, ifyour RN license is issued June2005, it still expires on October2005. The same holds true forLPNs the following year.

It is very important to keepIndiana Professional LicensingAgency notified of your currentaddress at all times. Renewal

notices are sent to the lastaddress on record. You may e-mail address changes [email protected] Pleaseinclude your name, newaddress and license number.

If you wish to change yourname during renewal time, youcan send the copy of your legaldocument (marriage certifi-cate, divorce decree, or courtdocument) to us before yourenew online so that when youreceive your pocket card thecorrect name will appear. Youcan also send a copy with yourpaper renewal and the namechange will be processed at thesame time as the renewal.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FORLICENSE RENEWALS

How long will it take toprocess my renewal if Imail it in?Renewals will be updated within 2-3working days after we receive thecompleted renewal and payment.The pocket card will be mailedtwenty-four hours after it has beenupdated.

How long will it take toupdate my license if I renewon-line?If you renew your license on-line,your expiration date will be updatedwithin twenty-four hours after youprocess the on-line renewal. Thepocket card will be mailed twenty-

four hours after it has been updated.

What are the advantages torenewing online as opposedto sending in the applica-tion?It is quick, efficient and there is noneed for cumbersome forms ormailings.What happens if I answer"yes" to one of the ques-tions on the renewal?Your payment will be processedand a code will be placed on yourlicense. You will be required tosubmit a written statement explain-ing your positive response. Yourinformation will be reviewed andyour license will either be renewed

based on what you submitted oryou will be required to make a per-sonal appearance before theBoard. The Board has 90 days inwhich to act upon a renewal appli-cation with a positive response.

If I answer yes on myrenewal and it hasn’t beenapproved by 10/31 will I beable to work?Yes, you will be sent a letter thatstates that you are able to practicewhile your license is being investi-gated during that 90-day period.

My place of employmentstates they are going to ter-minate employment on anynurse that doesn’t have

his/her renewed pocketcard in hand two (2) weeksbefore the expiration dateof 10/31/05. Can they dothis?The State Board of Nursing doesnot regulate facility policies. Youwould need to talk with your facil-ity’s personnel director. As longas your license is updated by10/31/05, you are considered tohave a valid license to practice.

I did not get informationconcerning the renewal ofmy license. Do I still haveto pay the late fee?Yes, all practitioners that renewafter 10/31 are required to pay the$50.00 late fee. It is your responsi-bility to make sure you renew yourlicense on time. Therefore, it isimperative that you keep the Boardapprised of your current address atall times. You can renew on line forthe $50.00 fee right up until mid-night on 10/31.

I have an RN license andPrescriptive Authority asan Advanced PracticeNurse. Will I get a renewalfor each type?Yes, there is a separate renewalapplication for your RN license,one for your prescriptive authorityand one for your CSR. TheControlled Substance Registrationrenewal notice will be sent to yourpractice location. If you renewonline you will also need to makesure you renew all types separately.

How can I put my licenseon Inactive Status?Indiana does not offer Inactive sta-tus. Your only options are to renewor let your license expire.

If I allow my license toexpire can I renew it at alater time or do I have totake the examinationagain?Yes, you will be able to renewyour existing license. You will be required to complete a renewal

application and pay the currentrenewal fee plus the current latefee. At this time, the law does not require you to retake theexamination.

Am I required to obtaincontinuing education?Continuing education is not

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Have You ChangedYour Name? HaveYou Changed Your

Address?Have You NotifiedThe Indiana State

Board Of Nursing?*A change of name must be accom-panied by a copy of a marriage certificate; divorce decree, a courtdocument; or a copy of your socialsecurity card.

You will receive a new pocket cardonce your name has been changed.For a duplicate wall certificate pleaseinclude a fee of $10.00.

Please mail completed form to:Nursing Group, Indiana ProfessionalLicensing Agency, 402 WestWashington Street, Room W066,Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.Address changes may also be e-mailed to [email protected]

Name and/or AddressChange Form (Please Print)

License #___________________

OLD INFORMATION

Name: _____________________

Address: ___________________

City: _______________________

State/Zip: __________________

NEW INFORMATION

Name: _____________________

Address: ___________________

City: _______________________

State/Zip: __________________

required for Registered Nurses orLicensed Practical Nurses.Continuing education is requiredfor Advanced Practice Nurses withprescriptive authority.

I don’t feel comfortablegiving out my credit cardinformation over theInternet. Is it safe?Our website uses state of the artsecurity technology so that the infor-mation is readable only by theintended recipient. Using yourcredit card to renew your licenseonline is safer than using your creditcard in a restaurant or retail shop.

I have tried to renewonline and I got an errormessage that indicates Idon’t have a license torenew. Help, I know I amlicensed what do I do?If you get the message that youdon’t have a license, it means that

one of the following things hashappened:

a) You forgot to put the “A” at theend of your license number

b) We do not have your socialsecurity number on our recordscorrectly. It is possible that wehave it typed incorrectly or thatwe do not have it on file at all.

To correct this, first try the “A” at theend of your license number. If thisdoesn’t work, please call us to checkon your social security number. Callthe nursing group at (317) 234-2043.Can I send in a check withmy renewal application ormust it be a money order?You may send it a personal checkor money order with your renewalapplication. Please remember toput your license number on yourcheck or money order. Please donot mail the fee without the renew-al application.

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Disciplinary Actions

Indefinite Suspension—Indefinitely prohibited from practic-ing for a specified minimum period of time.

Indefinite Probation—License is placed on probation for aspecified minimum period of time with terms and conditions.

Renewal Denied—The license was not renewed therefore,she/he does not have a license to practice in Indiana.

Summary Suspension—Immediate threat to the public

health and safety should they be allowed to continue to prac-tice. Issued for a period of ninety (90) days but can berenewed with Board approval.

Letter of Reprimand—Letter issued by the Board to thenurse indicating that what she/he did was wrong.

Notice of Proposed Default—Notice of last opportunity toappear before the Board for a hearing.

Discipline for the previous quarter will be printed in each magazine addition in the future. Changes may occur before printing sothe most accurate discipline information should be obtained on the license search feature of our website at www.pla.in.gov

May 19, 2005 MeetingNAME License Number Board Action TakenAdministrative HearingsBrenda Wiley 28094288A Verbal Censure by the BoardMarcie Marie Hammond 27046950A Summary SuspensionDeltona Tibbets-Figliola 28157832A Revocation of LicenseDarlene M. Davoust 28108359A Reinstated on Indefinite ProbationDennis O'Bryan Reeves 27040407A Agreed Indefinite Probation & $250.00 FineJuliana Burckel 28153056A Summary SuspensionMildred Yarbough 27034551A Letter of ReprimandDavid Elwyn Laws 27026510A Letter of Reprimand & 250.00 FineMelissa Ann Hunter 27045933A Summary SuspensionSusan Lynn Case 28096073A Summary SuspensionTara Lynn Spychalski 27043219A Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineAngela Faye Bales 27033682A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionCarla Jane Cannon 28143927A Notice of Proposed Default Sonya Clayton 27042578A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionRodney Lee Cupp 27038966A Agreed Fine of $250.00Tracy Livvix 27041249A Renewal of Summary SuspensionDeborah Ann Pinkham 28139832A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionStacy Slaughter 27045240A Renewal of Summary SuspensionKristina Stamper 27041353A Renewal of Summary SuspensionSheila Mcauley 27048587A Summary SuspensionMarsha Selke 28090573A Summary SuspensionLori Caldwell 28124773A Agreed Letter of Reprimand & $250.00 FineRebecca Jo Carrico 27052727A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionTimothy Preston Geise 27025491A Agreed Revocation of LicenseDeanna Hembree 28126104A Indefinite ProbationJennifer Rene Johnson 28133746A Notice of Proposed DefaultLorry W. Nestor 28106870A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionKari Sue Rush 27039567A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionPatricia Helen Smith 27008687A Agreed Revocation of LicenseColleen S. Sortore 28136937A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionKeith Monroe Stiffler 28114146A Notice of Proposed DefaultKristy Ann Walsh 28097305A Agreed Fine of $500.00Tina Rae Williams 28162451A Summary SuspensionChristine McDonald 28138192A Summary SuspensionPamela B. Ritchie 27042897A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Tammy Renee Wiley Kimbrough 27044805A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Jody Lynn George Chaplin 27035544A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Sandra Waible 27038609A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Holly Jean Hopkins 28142857A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Mary Van Polanen 28139732A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension Amy Doris Carroll 27033756A Renewal of Summary Suspension

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June 16, 2005 MeetingNAME License Number Board Action TakenAdministrative HearingsDawn Skinner 28153503A Noticed of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionJulie Anderson 28142547A Indefinite Suspension & $500.00 FineBeverly Whittaker 27041820A Noticed of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionDawn Martin 27050192A Summary SuspensionJennifer Buchta 28149569A Summary SuspensionDavid Castillo 27044421A Summary SuspensionJennifer Johnson 28133746A Additional three years of Indefinite Suspension & $500.00 FineAndrea Kay Lowden 28138021A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineSylvia Hunter 27042389A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineLuis Linares 27042988A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, 9 Hours of CEU's, & $500.00FineCrystal Agee 27042888A & 28148543A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineTamara Stockdale 27039419A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineConstance Spencer 27017038A & 28082598A Held in Default, Indefinite SuspensionAngela Bales 27033682A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineRebecca Carrico 27052727A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineKeith Stiffler 28114146A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineMarla Thompson 28135683A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineColleen Sortore 28136937A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineTamara Wooten 28087410A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionLoretta Davis 27021723A Letter of Reprimand & 10 Hours of CEU'sAmanda Jean Adams 27049875A Agreed Letter of Reprimand & $250.00 FineBarbara Archer 28117408A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionJeffry Ozio 27031383A Agreed Indefinite Probation & $500 FineMary Lou Matusik 28066686A Agreed Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineJulie Halcomb 27036818A Summary SuspensionTina Mankin 27050819A Summary SuspensionMelissa Sue Parsons 28155139A Summary SuspensionBrenda Dobben 28097189A Summary SuspensionKimberly Burton 27040823A Summary SuspensionMarian Quinton 28111971A Summary SuspensionChristine McDonald 28138192A Agreed Revocation of LicenseMelony Johnson 27052940A Summary SuspensionSerena Yates 27045353A Indefinite Probation & $250.00 FineSuzanne Bailey 27039794A Agreed Indefinite Probation & $250.00 FineSusan Beaton 28909484A Indefinite Probation & $250.00 FineJulie Ann Walton 27023659A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionYvonne Kerkes-Wood 27050229A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionJoy Phillips 27041949A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionLaura Williams 28154549A Notice of Proposed Default & Summary SuspensionAmy Carroll 27033756A Notice of Proposed Default & Renewal of Summary SuspensionBarbara Snodgrass 28114992A Renewal of Summary SuspensionAlmia Jo Heald 28135137A Summary SuspensionRachael Hudar 27054665A Summary SuspensionElizabeth Anne West 28142065A Reinstated on Indefinite ProbationDorothy Richardson 28121614A & 27031326A Withdrawal of ProbationCarolyn Whoolery 28112585A Withdrawal of ProbationKathleen Kay Thompson 27011306A Withdrawal of ProbationElizabeth Anne Dant 27041664A Withdrawal of ProbationVicki Lynn Gerkin 27030631A Reinstated on Indefinite ProbationPaulette Atchley 28078833A Withdrawal of Probation

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July 21, 2005 MeetingNAME License Number Board Action TakenAdministrative HearingsNikki S. King 27009637A Summary SuspensionDavid L. Shafer 28162310A Agreed Indefinite Suspension & $1,000.00 FineDeborah Burton 28096041A Agreed Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineMarsha Ann Selke 28090573A Agreed Indefinite SuspensionSheila Lynn Mcauley 27048587A Agreed Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineVirginia McAllister 28143316A $500.00 FineCarmen Lyn Yarber 27038846A Summary SuspensionPamela Boylls 27018694A Indefinite SuspensionRebecca Graham 28109567A Indefinite Suspension & 10 CEU'sClavin Brown 28088019A Renewal of Summary SuspensionLinda Kay Bailey 27022483A $250.00 FineBeverly Whittaker 27041820A Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineKim Winona Atkins 28155443A Summary SuspensionTamara Wooten 28087410A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $500.00 FineTina Rae Williams 28162451A Renewal of Summary SuspensionBradley Lee Joyner 28143817A Summary SuspensionKristina Stamper 27041353A Renewal of Summary SuspensionJulie Walton 27023659A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $500.00 FineDeboarh Pinkham 28139832A Held in Default, Indefinite SuspensionMary Jo Spaulding 28092009A Agreed Indefinite SuspensionDawn Michelle Skinner 28153503A Indefinite SuspensionJana Lynn Cauthen 27051679A Renewal of Summary SuspensionMonica Biggs 27050549A Summary SuspensionConsandra Royster 27046592A Renewal of Summary SuspensionKari Rush 27039567A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension & $250.00 FineSonya Clayton 27042578A Renewal of Summary SuspensionJoy Marie Phillips 27041949A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineBarbara Archer 28117408A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineLaura Williams 28154549A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineLorry Nester 28106870A Held in Default, Indefinite Suspension, & $250.00 FineSherrie Kay Hansen 28120482A Indefinite Probation & $250.00 FineKelli Erin Pashak 27051939A Agreed Letter of Reprimand & $250.00 FineJune Phillips 28085435A Letter of Reprimand & $500.00 Fine

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Indefinite Suspension—Indefinitely prohibited from practicingfor a specified minimum period of time.

Indefinite Probation—License is placed on probation for aspecified minimum period of time with terms and conditions.

Renewal Denied—The license was not renewed therefore,she/he does not have a license to practice in Indiana.

Summary Suspension—Immediate threat to the public healthand safety should they be allowed to continue to practice.Issued for a period of ninety (90) days but can be renewed withBoard approval.

Letter of Reprimand—Letter issued by the Board to the nurseindicating that what she/he did was wrong.

Notice of Proposed Default—Notice of last opportunity toappear before the Board for a hearing.

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