Licensed Practical Nurse Charged With Administering Medication Without an Order

A licensed practical nurse from Washington has been accused of administering medication without an order, according to a Washington Department of Health release.

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According to the release, the Nursing Commission charged licensed practical nurse Amos P. Brinkley, III, with unprofessional conduct in July. He allegedly administered insulin to a patient without an order and without consulting other members of the patient’s medical team.

Read the department release about Amos Brinkley.

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