Incident 40033
Incident 40033
Connecticut Nurse has six months added to her already 2 year probation after testing positive for an anti-anxiety medication and violated a previous board order.
The Board of Examiners for Nursing in Connecticut added six months of probation to the two years already imposed on Nicole Santo, a licensed practical nurse from Waterbury, In 2018, she tested positive for an anti-anxiety drug in violation of the board’s previous order, state records show. While admitting no wrongdoing, Santo chose not to contest the latest allegation.
According to the State of Connecticut Department of Health, Santo satisfied the terms of her Reinstatement Consent Order in 2019 and is an active Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
01/01/2021
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Connecticut, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
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 (Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medical Board)
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