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Board declines proposed consent order for nurse Brian Wilson, requests tolling language
Summary
The board voted against approving a proposed four‑year substance‑abuse consent order for RN Brian A. Wilson, citing concerns that the order lacks tolling language tying the compliance period to actual employment; members asked DPH counsel to revisit the terms.
The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing on Aug. 5 declined to accept a proposed four‑year substance‑abuse consent order for Brian A. Wilson (petition 2021‑1010).
Department attorney Anthony Nanny summarized the proposed agreement, which would require therapy, urine screens, restrictions on narcotics, employer reports and a ban on solo practice, home health and travel nursing as part of a four‑year substance‑abuse consent order. Nanny said the terms were the result of negotiation between the department and the respondent.
Wilson, who appeared without counsel, said he was grateful for the opportunity to reapply. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to reapply and potentially get my license back," he told the board. Multiple board members expressed concern that the proposed order lacked "tolling language" — language that would delay the running of the consent‑order period until the respondent resumed employment so that monitoring occurs while practicing under real work conditions. The board debated whether tolling should be added and whether monitoring is more meaningful while a nurse is working.
After discussion, board members voted and the motion to accept the proposed consent order failed; the board directed department counsel to discuss tolling language and other clarifications and return the matter for further consideration. No final disciplinary outcome was adopted at the meeting.
