N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.12.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 16.12.12.9 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION

The Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee or deny an application for licensure upon finding that the licensee or applicant is guilty of:

A. committing fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or certificate of registration;

B. having been convicted of a disqualifying criminal conviction;

C. being unfit or incompetent;

D. being intemperate or addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;

E. being mentally incompetent;

F. committing unprofessional conduct;

G. having willfully or repeatedly violated any provisions of the Nursing Practice Act or any rule or regulation adopted by the board;

H. having been, while licensed to practice nursing in any jurisdiction, territory or possession of the United States or another country, the subject of disciplinary action as a licensee for acts similar to acts described in this rule;

I. using conversion therapy on a minor;

J. unlicensed practice;

K. failure to comply with obligations under the Parental Responsibility Act; or

L. for hemodialysis technicians or medication aides, any of the offenses identified in 16.12.4.11 NMAC and 16.12.5.11 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.12.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 22, November 30, 2021, eff. 12/30/2021