Victor v. New Mexico Department of Health

OPINION

SUTIN, Judge.

{1} Appellant Patricia Victor appeals the district court’s order affirming a decision of the secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health (the Department) finding that, in her capacity as a certified nurse aide, Appellant abused residents of a health care facility. The finding led to the permanent placement of Appellant’s name on a nurse aide registry, thereby effectively ending her ability to find employment as a certified nurse aide. Appellant claims that her right to procedural due process was violated. We disagree and affirm the district court’s order.

{2} Before…