Arkansas Nurse Surrenders License Over Drug Diversion
Arkansas Nurse Surrenders License Over Drug Diversion
Arkansas nurse voluntarily surrenders license after reviews of medical records uncover diversion of controlled substances at two separate facilities.
A nurse in Arkansas, Courtney Nicole Oliver Fennell, gave up her license voluntarily when it was discovered that she had diverted controlled substances in two different healthcare facilities, as revealed by reviews of medical records.
On August 16, 2018, during Fennell’s employment at St. Vincent’s Infirmary, a coworker found two Tylenol #3 packages in the employee restroom. Fennell was found to have taken three Tylenol #3 but only administered one. To investigate this issue, a for-cause drug screen was conducted, which resulted in the detection of oxycodone. Medical records from July 31, 2018, to August 12, 2018, were reviewed, and it was observed that 300 mg of Codeine, 10mg of Hydrocodone, and 90 mg of Oxycodone were unaccounted for. Fennell resigned.
Fennell voluntarily surrendered her license on May 16, 2019. With dedicated treatment and rehabilitation through the probation program, Fennell has a chance to recover and regain their license.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
2017-04-10
Where the Diversion Occurred:
St. Vincent Infirmary
2 St Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Person Diverting:
Courtney Nicole Oliver Fennell
Profession of the person diverting:
Nurse
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Licensure Board, e.g., Board of Nursing, Board of Pharmacy, Medical Board, etc.
