This applicant is not eligible for a temporary license or permit to practice. The applicant is responsible for submitting legal documents to the Board of Nursing for review. The Board meets every other month. When the applicants file is complete, it ... Read More

Yes, unless the nurse is a patient and patient confidentially is involved.

With the exception of complaints alleging chemical dependency in which the licensee requests admission into the Diversion Program, all complaints alleging a violation of the Nursing Practice Act are investigated. An investigation is initiated when th... Read More

Complaints may be filed by anyone with knowledge of the alleged violation. Any person filling a complaint is immune from liability arising out of civil action if the complaint is filed in good faith and without actual malice.

1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or certificate of registration;
2. Is convicted of a felony;
3. Is unfit or incompetent;
4. Is intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;
5. Is mentally incompetent;
6. Is gu... Read More

The complaint must include the name, address and telephone number of the complainant and the name, address, telephone number and license number of the nurse. A detailed description of the alleged behavior which violates the Nursing Practice Act must ... Read More

On average an investigation takes three months to complete.

The investigator interviews both the complainant and the licensee. Information is gathered from relevant sources, such as patient records and personnel records etc. After all available information, both positive and negative, is collected the investi... Read More

Call or write the Board of Nursing and request one, or download from our website - http://bon.state.nm.us

The Board has an internal investigator on staff. If you wish to verify the name of an investigator contact the Board office.

The Board of Nursing reviews the investigative report and decides how to proceed. The Board considers alleged violations based on the merits of each case and potential danger to the public. The threshold for imposing discipline is a violation of the ... Read More

Disciplinary action may include denial of a license, reprimand, probation, suspension, summary suspension, or revocation of the license. Conditions may also be imposed including a fine, administrative costs, supervision, continuing education, drug sc... Read More

Disciplinary proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act (ULA) and Open Meetings Act. Upon receipt of a written request for a hearing, the Hearing Notice, designating the date, time and place of the hearing is mailed to the... Read More

A formal disciplinary hearing held before the Board of Nursing is an administrative hearing. The State of New Mexico through a prosecuting attorney from the Attorney General's office presents State's case. The licensee is given the opportunit... Read More

Yes. The Board is a public agency, and as such subject to the Public Records Act. Disciplinary action, whether past or present is available to the public. Questions should be directed to the Executive Director at the Board of Nursing, 6301 Indian Sch... Read More