File 2016-0081
In November 2007, the Registrant reported a substance abuse problem to CRNBC and removed herself from practice. In the time period following, the Registrant undertook treatment and actively and continuously engaged in recovery and monitoring activities, but did not return to nursing practice. The Registrant completed return to work education in early 2016 and was deemed by her medical specialist as being fit to return to work.
On April 9, 2016, in preparation for a return to practice, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement under which the Registrant agreed to undertakings which include, but are not limited to, recurring monitoring for fitness to practice nursing and regular communication with the specialist/medical monitor to ensure compliance with treatment recommendations, disclosure of treatment recommendations to relevant employer representative(s), and a limitation on access to opiates and opioids. The Agreement will remain in place for a minimum of two years of continuous nursing practice.
The name of the Registrant has been withheld in accordance with section 39.3 (4) (a) of the Health Professions Act for the purposes of not identifying the personal health information of the Registrant respecting the condition. The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the undertakings will protect the public.