Tag: discipline

Jan 26, 2026 — The NSCSW revoked the registration of Sherri Boyd (aka Sherri Lynn Boyd & Sherri Lynn Ascroft Boyd) following a hearing held on October 27, 2025.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice. Please note that this decision summary describes sexual misconduct and harm to a minor.

Issued: October 3, 2022 Leanne (Dawn) Archambault On December 20, 2021, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court issued a Permanent Injunction Order restraining and enjoining Ms. Archambault from, among other things: taking, assuming, or using the titles of social worker and Registered Social Worker, or making use of any abbreviation of such titles, or any name,… Read more »

April 12, 2022 — The registration of Ryanne Rhodenizer was revoked in January 2021. She was permitted to reapply after one year, and after undertaking remedial learning. The Board of Examiners has agreed to reinstate Ms. Rhodenizer, with conditions and restrictions.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice.

February 1, 2021 — In October 2019, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) received two complaints regarding the conduct and practice of its member Ryanne Rhodenizer, of Nova Scotia, registration #2173.

December 9, 2020 — In 2018, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) received two complaints regarding the conduct and practice of its member Eileen Carey, resident of Halifax NS, registration #512.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice.