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 opportunity to present his/her case. Licensees may choose to be represented by an attorney, a member of the profession or may represent themselves. The formal hearing allows the licensee a full opportunity to respond directly to the stated allegations. After hearing all evidence, the Board in an Executive Session, deliberates the matter before it. The Board's decision is announced in a public session immediately following the Executive Session. A copy of the written decision is mailed via certified mail to the licensee in accordance with the ULA.