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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Regents Actions in 51 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition

Regents Actions in 51 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license, revocation of 2 licenses, surrender of 17 licenses, and 31 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 1 restoration petition.

Nursing

Sarah Ann Rene Preston; Licensed Practical Nurse; Hornell, NY 14843; Lic. No. 329523; Cal. No. 33780; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

RESTORATION

The Board of Regents voted on January 9, 2024 to deny the application for restoration of the registered professional nurse license of Mellissa L. Thompson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12605.  Ms. Thompson’s was revoked on November 16, 2010.