Registered Nurse Admits to Diverting Fentanyl

Registered Nurse Admits to Diverting Fentanyl

Registered Nurse Admits to Diverting Fentanyl

South Dakota nurse voluntarily surrendered her license after admitting to diverting fentanyl from her workplace.

Stacy O’Neal admitted diverting Fentanyl from her place of employment in August, 2018 and voluntarily surrendered her nursing license to the South Dakota Board of Nursing in December, 2016.

Approximate date(s) of the diversion: 08/18/2016
Where the Diversion Occurred: South Dakota, USA Type of Healthcare Facility: Hospital
Person Diverting: Stacy O'Neal 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)
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