Texas Nurse Loses DEA Power – No More Controlled Prescriptions
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
Joely Keen, a nurse practitioner from Texas, lost her DEA registration because she no longer has the legal right to handle controlled substances in Texas. This means she can’t prescribe or manage certain medications anymore. The decision is final, effective immediately, and impacts her ability to work with controlled drugs, with no money penalties mentioned.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked for Joely Keen
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked DEA Certificate of Registration No. MK4402210 issued to Joely Keen, A.P.R.N. Because her Texas APRN and registered nurse licenses are revoked and she lacks prescriptive authority, she cannot prescribe, administer, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances in Texas. The Order is effective April 28, 2025, and no monetary penalties are mentioned.
Pending Renewal and New Applications Denied
The Order denies any pending applications of Joely Keen to renew or modify DEA registration No. MK4402210 and denies any other pending application for additional DEA registration in Texas. This denial is made pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(1) and 824(a) and is part of the revocation action effective April 28, 2025.
Opportunity to Seek Reconsideration
The Order notes that Respondent may dispute the factual finding that she lacks a Texas license by filing a properly supported motion for reconsideration of findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the date of this Order. Any such motion and responses must be filed and served by email as specified.
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