Bedfordshire nurse to be stricken off after misconduct hearings
Mary Olanrewaju's fitness to practise impaired due to repeated failures and non-engagement
Mary Folake Olanrewaju, a registered nurse from Bedfordshire, will be removed from the Nursing and Midwifery Council's register after a review hearing held virtually on 2nd April 2026.
The Fitness to Practise Committee determined that Mrs Olanrewaju’s right to practise nursing was impaired due to multiple instances of misconduct and her repeated lack of engagement with the regulatory process.
The hearing reviewed several charges originally established in 2019 and continued under suspension since then.
Charges included improper administration of vaccines, incorrect injections, inadequate smear tests, and not wearing protective gloves during procedures.
Further concerns were raised due to her failure to comply with undertakings, including sending reports from a line manager, completing relevant courses, and submitting a copy of her personal development plan.
Despite previous panels providing clear guidance on the steps Mrs Olanrewaju needed to take to address these issues, she did not attend the hearing, nor did she engage with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or provide any reflective material or evidence of remediation.
The panel decided that Mrs Olanrewaju’s persistent non-compliance and lack of remedial action posed a risk to the public.
As a result, the panel has determined that a striking-off order, which will take effect at the end of 7th May 2026, is necessary to uphold standards and maintain public confidence in the nursing profession.
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Mrs Olanrewaju's case underscores the importance of professional accountability and engagement with regulatory bodies to ensure public safety.
Provisions were made for Mrs Olanrewaju to submit her intentions to return to nursing, but her lack of engagement led the panel to conclude that striking off from the register was the only suitable sanction.