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Nursing2022-10-18T16:32:21-04:00

Prevent Nurse Diversion

Nurses are on the front lines of care and have the most frequent access to patients – and patient medications. This section highlights diversion incidents by:

  • Registered nurses (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

  • Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)

  • Nurse Practitioners (NP)

  • Other nurses


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Nurse fired from three different home health agencies for stealing patients drugs, and sentenced to 18 months in prison. 2257 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, USA Around the Clock Home Health Care October 28, 2021 View full detail
Boston nurse pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with a patient’s oxycodone while working at a rehabilitation center, 907 Center St, North Dighton, MA 02764, USA Dighton Care and Rehabilitation Center October 10, 2021 View full detail
Nurse Sentenced on Felony Drug and Health Care Fraud Charges 1120 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918 Progress Port September 21, 2021 View full detail
A registered nurse at hospital was charged for stealing Oxycodone tablets and replacing them with Vitamin D tablets UPMC Altoona, Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA, USA, 16601 UPMC Altoona June 23, 2021 View full detail
Nurse Allegedly Stole More Than 1,000 Vials of Fentanyl 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030 North Shore University Hospital June 23, 2021 View full detail
A Lexington hospice nurse was charged with theft and possession of a controlled substance after she was accused of stealing pain medication from a dying patient. Whiteberry Drive, Lexington, KY, USA Patient's Home March 17, 2021 View full detail
Nurse pleads guilty to tampering with fentanyl vials intended for patients at fertility clinic. Seven patients sue, saying they suffered extreme pain. 200 West Campus Drive, Orange, CT, USA Yale Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Clinic March 3, 2021 View full detail
Nurse accused of stealing drugs from two facilities. Clarion, PA, USA February 11, 2021 View full detail
A former Marshfield Medical Center nurse has been charged in Eau Claire County Court after she was at the center of an investigation about theft of prescription medications. Court documents show 45-year-old Kathryn Coffin has been charged with misdemeanor theft, possession of narcotic drugs and fraudulent writings. 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI, USA Marshfiel Medical Center February 11, 2021 View full detail
Former nurse pled guilty to tampering with narcotics meant for cancer patients, resulting in waterborne infections at Roswell Park. 665 Elm St Buffalo, New York 14203 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center February 11, 2021 View full detail
Florida nurse at assisted living facility resigns, license suspended after Ativan, oxycodone, and hydrocodone goes missing. 3428 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, USA Gulf Breeze Courtyard Assisted Living February 11, 2021 View full detail
A licensed practical nurse resigned from a Naples senior living facility after being caught on video stealing Percocet. 10949 Parnu St, Naples, FL 34109 Solaris Senior Living North Naples February 11, 2021 View full detail
Nurse diverts opiates and falsifies records at Campbell River Hospital 375 2 Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1, Canada Campbell River Hospital February 11, 2021 View full detail
Registered nurse accused of stealing medication from Sarasota hospital 5731 Bee Ridge Rd 1st Floor, Sarasota, FL 34233 Doctors Hospital of Sarasota February 11, 2021 View full detail
South Carolina nurse fired from her job at a South Carolina prison after authorities say she was found with pills in her bag that belonged to inmates. 1578 Clarence Coker Hwy, Turbeville, SC 29162 Turbeville Correctional Institution February 11, 2021 View full detail
The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing imposed a four-year probation on the registered nurse license of Kerry Donlon of the Oakville section of Watertown, who stole multiple opioids and other drugs from two separate facilities in New Haven and Bridgeport, CT. 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT, USA St. Vincent's Medical Center February 11, 2021 View full detail
Connecticut Nurse has six months added to her already 2 year probation after testing positive for an anti-anxiety medication and violated a previous board order. Connecticut, USA February 11, 2021 View full detail
Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse indicted a Richmond Recovery Center doctor and nurse on multiple felony charges. 1049 Center Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, USA Richmond Recovery Center February 11, 2021 View full detail
Wisconsin nurse accused of stealing pain pills at a Wausau hospital; then later of bringing crystal meth into a public school. Wausau Hospital Center, Pine Ridge Boulevard, Wausau, WI, USA February 11, 2021 View full detail
Nurse caught twice stealing controlled substances from a nusing hoine and assisting living facility in Appton, Wisconsin Appleton, WI February 11, 2021 View full detail
Georgia registered nurse arrested and charged after patient's pain medication was replaced with a counterfeit substance. 4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404 Memorial Health University Medical Center February 11, 2021 View full detail
A home health nurse in Wisconsin was caught three times diverting medications from patients she cared for in their homes. Waukessha, WI Patient's Home February 11, 2021 View full detail
Austin TX nurse accused of stealing drugs from hospice patient. Austin, TX, USA Hospice patient's home February 11, 2021 View full detail
Michelle Brown, a Lakewood, OH nurse was accused of stealing pain medication from patients while working at a nursing home. 13330 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44107 Crestmont North Nursing Facility February 11, 2021 View full detail
Nurse acquired pain meds from patients in her care at a nursing home by fraud, and is also charged with tampering by diluting liquid morphine with mouthwash. 709 W Main St, Manchester, IA 52057 Regional Medical Center February 11, 2021 View full detail