January 9, 2004

The Michigan Department of Community Health (DCH) has summarily suspended the nursing license of Eileen Mary Ryan, L.P.N., due to her conviction in the 46th Judicial Circuit Court, Crawford County, Michigan.

On August 5, 2003, Ryan pled guilty to Controlled Substance-Use, a misdemeanor. Ryan was sentenced to serve 120 days in jail and upon release, probation for one year. Additionally, Ryan was ordered to pay fines, costs, and fees totaling $1,330.00.

On December 15, 2003, DCH issued an order summarily suspending Ryan’s license, pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the mandatory summary suspension of a health professional upon the conviction of a misdemeanor involving the illegal delivery, possession, or use of a controlled substance. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Ryan’s licensed practical nurse license.

More information about disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards is available on the DCH website at: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, then select the Bureau of Health Systems and Licensing link.