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Woman arrested for allegedly posing as a nurse in multiple states
NBC News· 2025-07-24 03:30
Fraud and Misconduct - A woman, Shannon Nicole Wac, allegedly posed as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, and even a nurse supervisor across multiple states [1] - Wac reportedly used around 20 aliases and seven social security numbers [2] - Nine employers in Pennsylvania had placed Wac on a "do not retain" status due to professional misconduct before her arrest [2] - Wac is accused of diverting oxycodone pills intended for residents at South Presbyterian Senior Care [2] - The Georgia Board of Nursing issued an impostor alert for Wac in October 2022, and the state's attorney general issued a cease and desist order [3] Legal and Investigative Actions - Wac faces charges including identity theft, forgery, and endangering the welfare of care [4] - Pennsylvania State Police are investigating potential additional incidents and have asked healthcare facilities to review employment records for Wac under different names [6][7] - The investigation was completed by the nursing board for the state of Georgia where they said they needed to take some action to list her among the people who were imposters [9] Impact on Healthcare Facilities and Patients - One Pennsylvania facility reported 120 oxycodone pills missing, affecting several patients who did not receive their medication [10] - The schemes allegedly date back to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when the need for nursing staff was critical [4][5]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-07-08 16:42
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