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.
Fennell was employed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences when a diversion monitoring report identified Fennell as suspicious for diversion. A pharmacy audit of records in November of 2019 revealed she had 105 instances of narcotic removal with none recorded in the patient’s record, totaling 155 tablets of different controlled substances. Seven medical records were reviewed dated between November and December of 2018, and results indicated 1395 mg Oxycodone was unaccounted for, as well as 135 mg of Morphine. Fennell was then terminated for gross misconduct.
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:
2018-09-24
Where the Diversion Occurred:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W Markham St, 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.
