Seattle1
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What I find even worse is she's licensed to practice in at least 15 other states.
Where did I get this fine information? From the following link. I searched under K (first name) and L (last name). Once her information comes up, there is a link you can click to see all of the states she is licensed in.
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Even with a felony conviction though?
It appears that KK's saving grace relative to her license status of "unencumbered" is thanks to the State of Idaho Board of Nursing, which is granted statutory authority.
More specifically, unlike some state boards of nursing, the Idaho Board has not identified ‘absolute bars’ to licensure or certification.
I believe there may be one caveat here that will overrule Idaho's liberal guidelines. -- Federal law may prevent her from working even with her "unencumbered" license if that hospital/institution, etc. is receiving public monies.
Here's what the state has to say:
Idaho Board of Nursing
The Idaho Board of Nursing is granted statutory authority to establish standards, criteria, conditions and requirements and to determine eligibility for nurse licensure and medication assistant certification.
Consistent with this authority, in protecting the public interest the Board may deny a licensure or certification application when the applicant’s criminal history warrants such action.
Criminal history is evaluated on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the type and context of the crime(s) and the applicant’s demonstrated behavior following the commission of the crime(s).
Among other relevant factors, the Board considers the following items in reviewing the criminal history of applicants for licensure/certification:
o The applicant’s honesty in disclosing criminal history on an application for licensure/certification
o Type and severity of the crime(s) committed
o Time elapsed since the crime(s) or conviction of the crime(s)
o Time elapsed since completion of terms of sentence or other court-ordered sanctions
o Whether the applicant is subject to continued court oversight (e.g. probation, parole, or incarceration)
o Demonstrated remorse on the part of the applicant for commission of the crime(s)
o Relationship of the crime(s) to practice or to the behaviors expected of a health care provider
Unlike some state boards of nursing, the Idaho Board has not identified ‘absolute bars’ to licensure or certification. However, evidence of any significant threat to the health or safety of the public will likely result in Board denial of an application.
Such evidence may include, but is not limited to:
❖ Multiple or repeat criminal violations or patterns of similar/related offenses
❖ Criminal mistreatment of children or vulnerable adults
❖ Murder, felonious assault, kidnapping, rape or other crimes of violence against persons
❖ Demonstrated lack of rehabilitation or rehabilitation potential
Applicants for nurse licensure or MA-C certification should be aware that federal laws barring individuals convicted of certain offenses from employment in the healthcare field, especially in institutions that receive public monies (e.g. Medicaid or Medicare), may preclude employment as a nurse or MA-C even if a license/certificate is issued.
Further questions may be directed to the Board of Nursing at (208) 577-2476 or susan.odom@ibn.idaho.gov.
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