State hearing closed with decision pending after department seeks revocation of nurse’s consent order

The department asked the state nursing board to revoke a nurse’s consent order because of what it described as a "serious violation of the consent order," and the respondent, identified in the hearing as Michelle, acknowledged responsibility and asked the board to consider lifting her suspension or modifying the consent order.

During the administrative hearing, Attorney Newton argued the department’s position: "As you know, this is a very serious violation of the, consent order, and the department, which responded submitted to and the department is asking for, revocation due to the serious nature of this breach. Thank you." The respondent…