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Department of Public Health Hearing Centers on Medlife Institute Naples Records in License-Revocation Case
Summary
In a licensing hearing, the Department of Public Health argued that Medlife Institute Naples issued associate nursing diplomas and transcripts to students outside Florida without required in-person hours; the respondent’s counsel disputed the affidavits and the Department kept the record open for further briefing and possible additional exhibits.
The Department of Public Health sought revocation of Rochelle George’s registered nursing and advanced practice nursing licenses at a hearing where the Department argued evidence shows Medlife Institute Naples issued associate of science nursing diplomas to students who did not complete the program’s required in-person clinical hours.
Department counsel told the hearing officer that the Department received information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Inspector General and introduced affidavits and program outlines they say show the Medlife Naples associate degree was approved for in-person instruction only. "None of the individuals ... who were issued the associate of science diploma and transcript from Medlife Naples had completed the required program hours and training…
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