On July 31, 2025, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement between BCCNM and a registered nurse to address practice issues that occurred in September and October 2022 related to falsification of documents and claiming pay for shifts not worked.
The nurse has documented that at the time of the conduct, they suffered from a health condition that was a factor in their conduct.
The establishment and maintenance of trust is foundational for any regulated professional such as a nurse or midwife, be it with their patients, their colleagues or their employer. Fraud undermines this trust and is a breach of the Professional Responsibility and Accountability and the Ethical Practice nursing standards.
The registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a limit and/or condition on their practice, including:
a. A reprimand and a suspension of their registration for six weeks.
b. Remedial education in ethics.
The name of the registrant has been withheld in accordance with section 39.3 (4) (a) of the Health Professions Act for the purpose of not identifying a registrant or their personal health information respecting a condition that was a factor in their conduct.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will address the professional and practice concerns that arose and will protect the public.