Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 28, 2024
Tammy Walsh vs. Missouri State Board of Nursing
Tammy Walsh, a licensed nurse, appealed an order from the Missouri State Board of Nursing that extended her probation for four years due to multiple violations of her initial disciplinary order, which stemmed from diverting and using medication. Walsh argued the additional discipline was arbitrary, capricious, and unsupported by evidence of chemical dependency. The appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that the Board's action was supported by substantial evidence of probation violations and was within its statutory authority and discretion.