Aug 29 2006 11:36 dug 29 2006 11:34 PLOg | STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PETITIONER, v. CASE NO. 2005-59546 RETTA LYNN PRINGLE, R.N., . . RESPONDENT. ot = ADMINISTRATIVE CO = & COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health, by and throfigh its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Compfaint before the Board of Nursing against Respondent, Retta Lynn Pringle, R.N., and in:support thereof alleges: 1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the practice of nursing pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 464, Florida Statutes. 2. Atall times material-to this Complaint, Respondent was a licensed registered. nurse (R.N.) within the state of Florida, having been issued license number RN 1851822. Depertment of Health v. Ratts Pringle, RN, j Case Number 2005-59546 1:\PSU\Nursing\Michael\ACs\Drafted ACs\P\Pringle, Retta AC.doc CLE WT3e MANOLLLLIV ad 90291 ddd Aug 29 2006 11:36 fug 29 2006 11:94 P. O04 vv 3. Respondent’s address of record is 564 East Drive, Miami, Florida 33166. . 4. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was employed by Hospice Care of Southeast Florida, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316. , 5. On or about June 6, 2005, Respondent submitted to an employer initiated drug screen. 6. The drug screen was positive for cannabis. 7. Cannabis is listed in Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, as a Schedule I controlled substance. A Schedule I substance has a high potential for abuse and has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States and in its use. under medical supervision does not meet accepted safety standards. 8. Section 464,018(1)(n), Florida Statutes (2004), provides that failing to meet minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice constitutes grounds for discipline. 9. Rule 64B9-8.005(2)(k), Florida Administrative Code, states that failing to meet or departing from minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice shall include testing Department of Health v. Retta Pringle, R.N. 2 Case Number 2005-59546 3:\PSU\Nursing\Michael\ACs\Drafted ACs\P\Pringle, Retta AC.doc Aug 29 2006 11:37 fug 29 2006 11:34 P.O5 ¢ o~ positive for any drugs under Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, on any drug screen when the nurse does not have .a prescription and legitimate medical reason for using such drugs. ~ 10. Respondent tested positive for cannabis, a controlled substance under Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, following an employer-ordered drug screen and did not have a lawful prescription "or legitimate medical reason for using the drug. 1i. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 464.018(1)(n), Florida Statutes (2004), by failing to meet minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice as defined by Rule 64B9-8.005(2)(k), Florida Administrative Code. Department of Health v. Retta Pringle, RN, 3 Case Number 2005-59546 2:\PSU\Nursing\Michael\ACs\Drafted ACs\P\Pringle, Retta AC.daoc: Aug 29 2006 11:37 fug 29 2006 11:34 P. O06 € WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of Nursing enter an order imposing one or more of the following penaities: permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate. | SIGNED this Se day of Feboun 200.6. M. Rony Francois, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ph.D. Secretary, Department of Health Li Michael G, Lawrence, Jr. Fi LED Assistant General Counsel DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOH Prosecution Services Unit DEPUTY CLERK 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65 CLERK Jheuen Me Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265 OME ee Oe Florida Bar Number 0011265 (850) 245 - 4640 Telephone (850) 245 - 4683 Facsimile /MGL Ui Reviewed and srproved by: ‘ (initials) p2as 2AM (aate) pcp: 4/3 /e PCP Members: a, Gd tal ug. Department of Health v. Retta ‘Pringle, RI ir} 4 Case Number 2005-59546 3:\PSU\Nursing\Michael\ACs\Drefted ACs\P\Pringle, Retta AC.dac Aug 29 2006 11:37 fug 29 2006 11:34 P.O? c NOTICE OF RIGHTS Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested. NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed. Department of Health v. 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