Tennessee Board of Nursing
Coverage of Tennessee Board of Nursing in the Nexus archive.
- Franklin nurse loses licenses after sending sexually explicit texts to mental health patients, state says
A Franklin, Tennessee nurse practitioner lost his licenses and prescribing privileges after the Tennessee Board of Nursing approved a consent order detailing sexually explicit communications with patients, controlled substance prescriptions, and medical-record deficiencies. The nurse, Rex Edward Sparks, admitted to sending graphic messages during periods of heavy drinking and agreed to a $6,000 civil penalty.
- At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say
A nurse at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Tennessee stole fentanyl over months, evading detection by Sentri7, an AI-powered drug-monitoring system. State records reveal the AI failed to flag missing drugs despite the nurse’s drug test failure and erratic behavior. The case highlights gaps in AI oversight and transparency in healthcare facilities.