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The Board of Nursing revoked the licenses of a registered nurses who diverted medication from a hospital in Kingsport and pleaded guilty to drug-related crimes.

The license of Ashley L. Hagood, R.N., of Mount Carmel, was also revoked for unauthorized removal of controlled substances and problems with accuracy of patient records during her employment at Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport. According to a Feb. 1 board order, Hagood’s license was originally suspended and placed on probation in June 2009. A June 4, 2009, order states Hagood reported in September 2006 that she had taken Percocet and Lortabs from Indian Path. In 2008, Hagood pleaded guilty to reckless driving, simple possession of a Schedule IV drug, and simple possession of a Schedule II drug. While on probation, she was ordered to undergo a Tennessee Professional Assistance Program evaluation and complete any recommended treatment. The Feb. 1 board order states Hagood completed the evaluation but failed to complete recommended courses of treatment.