The Louisiana Revised Statutes, Section 49:961(C), in pertinent part, provides: "If the agency finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and incorporates a finding to the effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings or revocation or other action."  LSA-R.S. 49:961(C).

The Board has determined that allegations against the LPNs listed below are sufficiently serious to summarily suspend their LPN license in accordance with the above cited authority.

Notices of summary suspension have been sent to each of the LPNs by certified mail and regular mail.  As of the date listed next to each LPN's name, they may no longer practice practical nursing in Louisiana and are to immediately return their current practical nursing license.  Failure to return the license and continuing to work while the license is summarily suspended will be reported to the Attorney General's Office for criminal proceedings.

The Board will schedule the LPN for the next available formal hearing and the LPN will be notified by mail of the date and time.   Moreover, the Board will continue its investigation of the allegations, about which the LPN will be notified by Formal Complaint, to determine the violations.

SUMMARILY SUSPENDED