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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 23, 2009
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JP O'Hare

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Regents Actions In 57 Professional Discipline Cases And 1 Restoration Petition

April 20-21, 2009

April 20-21, 2009

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 2 licenses, surrender of 7 licenses, and 48 other disciplinary actions.Ìý The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case.Ìý In addition, the Board acted upon 1 restoration petition.

I.Ìý REVOCATIONS AND SURRENDERS

Architecture

John Joseph Passaretti;ÌýOradell, NJ 07649; Lic. No. 021935; Cal. No. 24437;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary:Ìý Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, Commercial Bribe Receiving in the 1st Degree, and Filing a False Tax Return.

DentistryÌýÌý

Calixto Manuel Barrueco;ÌýAmsterdam, NY 12010; Lic. No. 046354; Cal. No. 24275;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary:Ìý Licensee did not contest the charge of improperly touching the breast of a patient.Ìý

Mohinder P. S. Mayell;ÌýMineola, NY 11501; Lic. No. 033439; Cal. No. 24433;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary:Ìý Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Offering a False Intstrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony.Ìý

NursingÌý

Paul J. Bellreng;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Niagara Falls, NY 14304; Lic. No. 504718; Cal. No. 24107;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Revocation.Ìý

Ilia Yvonne Santini;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Rochester, NY 14621; Lic. No. 235196; Cal. No. 24182;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Revocation.Ìý

Melanie M. Sick; Registered Professional Nurse;ÌýRochester, NY 14609-2150; Lic. No. 549210; Cal. No. 24353;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary:Licensee admitted to charges of having withdrawn medications without a physician’s order and having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 3rd Degree.Ìý

Brenda Lee Griffin;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Hillsdale, NY 12529; Lic. No. 509007; Cal. No. 23488;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary:Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Falsifying Business Records in the 1st Degree.Ìý

Sherry Anne Turner; Licensed Practical Nurse; Palm Coast, Fl 32164; Lic. No. 224476; Cal. No. 24444;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge that she withdrew controlled substances and did not record administrations of these substances.Ìý

PsychologyÌý

Jennifer Ann Hastings;ÌýSand Lake, NY 12153; Lic. No. 016867; Cal. No. 23836;ÌýApplication to surrender license granted.Ìý Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having had sex with a patient.

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DentistryÌý

Burt F. Harvey; Brooklyn, NY 11213; Lic. No. 045888; Cal. No. 23115;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Ìý2 year suspension, execution of last year of suspension stayed, probation 3 years to commence if and when return to practice.

Jeffrey Eugene Brownstein; Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-4610; Lic. No. 027264; Cal. No. 24003;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.

Robert C. Y. Wang; Cupertino, CA 95014; Lic. No. 040628; Cal. No. 24200;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice in New York State, $2,500 fine.

Terry Jon Scammell;ÌýWesthampton, NY 11977-1305; Lic. No. 027734; Cal. No. 24309;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

NursingÌý

Lydia Agapito Cabote a/k/a Lydia C. Burgardt;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Sayville, NY 11782; Lic. Nos. 213598, 428759; Cal. Nos. 23125, 23126;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 month actual suspension to commence July 12, 2009 and terminate August 11, 2009, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

Linda A. McTamney;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Valley Stream, NY 11580; Lic. No. 233501; Cal. No. 23784;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, 50 hours pubic service.

Lisa Marie Cosma a/k/a Lisa Marie Cosma-Sams a/k/a Lisa Marie Finlay;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Auburn, NY 13021; Lic. No. 276649; Cal. No. 23914;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Ìý1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year.

Angela C. Burek;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Attica, NY 14011; Lic. No. 267305; Cal. No. 23973;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý3 month actual suspension, 9 month stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $250 fine.

Talya D. Jones;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Rochester, NY 14611; Lic. No. 273216; Cal. No. 23985;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Ìý24 month suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 48 months.

Vicky A. Depiazza;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; St. Johnsville, NY 13452; Lic. No. 238016; Cal. No. 24084;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Ìý24 month suspension, execution of suspension stayed, 24 month probation.

Donna Irene Humphrey a/k/a Donna Irene Reisdorf;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Warsaw, NY 14569; Lic. Nos. 127088, 331505; Cal. Nos. 24108, 24109;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Christine Barbara Martineau;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Peru, NY 12972-0863; Lic. No. 553520; Cal. No. 24242;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Janel Oriana Bridges;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Buffalo, NY 14201; Lic. No. 272351; Cal. No. 24252;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Karen S. Burke;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Corning, NY 14830; Lic. No. 545111; Cal. No. 24259;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:ÌýIndefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice, $500 fine payable within 1 year.

Gwen Elizabeth Bruno;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner; Salamanca, NY 14779-1454; Lic. Nos. 238420, 507640; Cert. No. 303946; Cal. Nos. 24265, 24266, 24267;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Terrence Michael Denning;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12304; Lic. No. 206562; Cal. No. 24272;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:ÌýIndefinite actual suspension for not less than 3 years and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 3 years probation to commence when return to practice; Order to supersede Commissioner’s Order No. 22330.

Eddie Joseph Lewis;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Cheektowaga, NY 14225; Lic. Nos. 162790, 422780; Cal. Nos. 24281, 24282;Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Mandy Lynn Perez;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12304; Lic. No. 259986; Cal. No. 24287;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $250 fine.

Donna Marie Kneis;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Concord, NY 14141; Lic. Nos. 149855, 390794; Cal. Nos. 24292, 24293;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.

Collet Marcia Cameron;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; Coram, NY 11727; Lic. No. 231600; Cal. No. 24300;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

Maureen Lombardo;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Spencerport, NY 14559; Lic. No. 486853; Cal. No. 24304;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:ÌýIndefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.

Nicole R. McAllister;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Bronx, NY 10467; Lic. No. 561286; Cal. No. 24308;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Bradley Edward Winslow;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Glens Falls, NY 12801; Lic. No. 529397; Cal. No. 24318;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:Ìý24 month suspension, execution of last 20 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence if and when return to practice.

Dana Robert Ehrig;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Syracuse, NY 13212; Lic. No. 555287; Cal. No. 24324;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Nancy Vaverchak;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Cicero, NY 13039; Lic. No. 457268; Cal. No. 24330;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year actual suspension, 12 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.

Andrea Lynn Storms;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse; North Syracuse, NY 13021; Lic. No. 280565; Cal. No. 24331;ÌýFound guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:$500 fine to be paid within 1 year, indefinite suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice.

Maria B. Jilinskaia;ÌýRegistered Professional Nurse; Wappingers Falls, NY 12590; Lic. No. 526030; Cal. No. 24337;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $1,000 fine.

Eileen Mary Beysel;ÌýLicensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Warwick, NY 10990; Lic. Nos. 227427, 453552; Cal. Nos. 24370, 24369;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:ÌýIndefinite actual suspension until successfully participate in course of therapy and treatment, as necessary, and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation, $500 fine payable within 2 months.

PharmacyÌý

Mohammad Shehzad Khan;ÌýMiddletown, NY 10941; Lic. No. 042742; Cal. No. 24247;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $7,500 fine.

Khanjee Pharmacy, Inc. d/b/a Medicine Shoppe,Ìý38 Grant Street, Walden, NY 12586; Pharmacy; Reg. No. 026982; Cal. No. 24248;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $7,500 fine.

Rite Aid of New York, Inc.,Ìý506-528 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203; Pharmacy; Reg. No. 023151; Cal. No. 24280;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year probation, $20,000 fine.

Rite Aid of New York, Inc.,Ìý109-07 101st Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11419-1029; Pharmacy; Reg. No. 024547; Cal. No. 24321;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 year probation, $20,000 fine.

Public AccountancyÌý

Scott J. Meyer;ÌýCertified Public Accountant; Seaford, NY 11783; Lic. No. 065436; Cal. No. 24206;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $5,000 fine.

Martin Ender;ÌýCertified Public Accountant; Teaneck, NJ 07666; Lic. No. 051889; Cal. No. 24250;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Partial actual suspension in certain area until successfully complete certain course of retraining in said area, upon termination of partial actual suspension 2 years probation, $4,000 fine payable within 5 months.

Terri Kornicki;ÌýCertified Public Accountant; Bronx, NY 10463; Lic. No. 049206; Cal. No. 24295;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý3 year actual suspension, thereafter 2 years probation, 100 hours public service.

Respiratory TherapyÌý

Milton C. Furtado;ÌýRespiratory Therapist; Peekskill, NY 10566; Lic. No. 002571; Cal. No. 24085;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.

Social WorkÌý

Gary Graves;ÌýLicensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Brooklyn, NY 11205; Lic. Nos. 059912, 071259; Cal. Nos. 23854, 23855;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

Veterinary MedicineÌý

Franklin W. Rapp;ÌýSchenectady, NY 12309-1005; Lic. No. 001964; Cal. No. 24278;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

James A. Lombard;ÌýSeneca Falls, NY 13148; Lic. No. 008101; Cal. No. 24279;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Franklin W. Rapp DVM PC;Ìý2721 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12309-1005; Cal. No. 24291;ÌýApplication for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Ìý2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

III. RESTORATION

The Board of Regents voted on April 20, 2009 toÌýgrant the restoration of the registered professional nurse license of Cheryl L. Clifford, Los Angeles, CA 90004.Ìý Ms. Clifford’s license was originally revoked January 22, 1982.Ìý