The DOH said the nurse filed complaints against two medical doctors. Officials said based on the content of the complaints, the nursing commission opened an investigation into her mental state and ability to safely practice nursing.

The DOH said the nurse showed “extremely erratic behavior” when she was interviewed by agency investigators. She claimed that electro-mechanical pulses were controlling her mind, the Department of Health was an intelligence agency under the control of the CIA, and she was being targeted as a national security threat, a DOH news release said.

Officials said the decision is based on allegations that the nurse is unable to practice safely as a licensed practical nurse. She cannot work as a nurse in Washington until charges are resolved, the release said.

The woman has 20 days to respond to the charges and ask for a hearing.