Discipline Decisions

NANB Statement Regarding the Registration Status of Donna Collins

NANB frequently receives inquiries regarding the registration status of Donna Collins. Donna Collins was actively registered with NANB as a Registered Nurse from 2000–2012 and as a Nurse Practitioner from 2012–2013. Her registration with NANB expired on December 31, 2013, after which she was no longer authorized to practice nursing or use the titles Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Following a disciplinary hearing on November 22, 2017, Ms. Collins was reprimanded by the Discipline Committee and issued a fine for improper use of actual and fictitious nursing designations such as RN, NP, “RN+” and “DNP”, while not being a registered member of NANB.  Donna Collins has not been registered with NANB since December 31, 2013. She is not authorized to practice nursing in New Brunswick, to hold herself out as a person authorized to practice nursing, or to use such designations.

Discipline Committee Decision Summary

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The conditions imposed on the registration of registrant number 030733 have been fulfilled and are hereby lifted effective January 30, 2025.

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The conditions imposed on the registration of registrant number 027245 have been fulfilled and are hereby lifted effective January 21, 2025.

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The conditions imposed on the registration of registrant number 026417 have been fulfilled and are hereby lifted effective January 13, 2025.

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The conditions imposed on the registration of registrant number 029418 have been fulfilled and are hereby lifted effective January 2, 2025.

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On November 26, 2024, a panel of the NANB Complaints Committee referred the complaint against Sandy Labama Sokoto (Registration number 031634) to the NANB Discipline Committee and accepted Mr. Sokoto’s agreement not to practice nursing pending the outcome of the proceeding before the NANB Discipline Committee.

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On November 25, 2024, a panel of the NANB Complaints Committee referred the complaint against Courage Osa-Nappier (Registration number 032150) to the NANB Discipline Committee and accepted Mr. Osa-Nappier’s agreement not to practice nursing pending the outcome of the proceeding before the NANB Discipline Committee.

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In two decisions dated November 25, 2024, a panel of the NANB Complaints Committee accepted a Consent Agreement between NANB and Navdeep Kaur (Registration Number 034445).  In response to the two complaints filed against her regarding her nursing practice, Ms. Kaur admitted to lacking the practical skills and experience to prepare medication for administration, not being comfortable performing certain nursing procedures (i.e. catheter changes), having a lack of understanding of processes (i.e. transferring residents to the hospital), being unable to conduct comprehensive assessments and differentiate between normal and abnormal findings, and having insufficient practical nursing knowledge, experience, and skills to work safely as a Registered Nurse.  Ms. Kaur admitted to having gaps in her nursing practice and being uncomfortable in the role of Registered Nurse.

Ms. Kaur has voluntarily agreed to the following conditions on her registration:

1. Undertaking not to practice nursing until she completes remedial education;
2. Completing the IEN Bridging Program;
3. Performance evaluations from her employer(s) from the date of her return to the active practice of nursing;
4. Supervision by a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner for the first 450 practice hours after her return to the active practice of nursing;
5. Not working independently as a self-employed Registered Nurse or in a supervisory role; and
6. Providing each employer with a copy of the Consent Agreement and Complaints Committee’s decision and advising NANB of any change in address or employer.

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In two decisions dated November 18, 2024, a panel of the NANB Complaints Committee accepted a Consent Agreement between NANB and Gurleen Kaur (Registration Number 034446).  In response to the two complaints filed against her regarding her nursing practice, Ms. Kaur admitted to having insufficient practical nursing skills to work comfortably and competently as a Registered Nurse and admitted that her nursing skills, including her assessment skills, are insufficient to fulfill the role of a Registered Nurse.  Ms. Kaur admitted to having gaps in her nursing practice and being uncomfortable in the role of Registered Nurse.  Ms. Kaur admitted that she demonstrated challenges with leadership, delegation, communication, and practical nursing experience, knowledge, and skills.

Ms. Kaur has voluntarily agreed to the following conditions on her registration:

1. Undertaking not to practice nursing until she completes remedial education;
2. Completing the IEN Bridging Program;
3. Performance evaluations from her employer(s) from the date of her return to the active practice of nursing;
4. Supervision by a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner for the first 450 practice hours after her return to the active practice of nursing;
5. Not working independently as a self-employed Registered Nurse or in a supervisory role; and
6. Providing each employer with a copy of the Consent Agreement and Complaints Committee’s decision and advising NANB of any change in address or employer.

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