Nurse Voluntarily Surrenders License, Admits Diversion
Nurse Voluntarily Surrenders License, Admits Diversion
South Dakota nurse voluntarily surrendered her license after admitting that she diverted narcotics from her employer. Reinstated after recovery program.
In August, 2013, Jessica Marie Foster admitted to the South Dakota Nursing Board that she diverted controlled substances for her own use and voluntarily surrendered her nursing license and sought treatment. In September, 2015, Foster’s license to practice nursing was reinstated based on her actions to seek and complete treatment.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
08/22/2013
Where the Diversion Occurred:
South Dakota, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Person Diverting:
Jessica Marie Foster
Profession of the person diverting:
Nurse
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Licensure Board (Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medical Board)
Publicly available news reports about the incident: