Faking Nurse Credentials

Woman accused of faking nurse credentials at California hospital

A woman who was admitted to posing as a nurse in Virginia without credentials has been arrested in connection with a nursing job at a medical center in Burbank, California. Authorities claim she ...

Woman falsely claiming to be nurse injected fake Botox, prosecutors say

A Massachusetts woman passed herself as a nurse and dispensed thousands of doses of phony Botox and other fillers that had been smuggled into the United States, authorities said.

Vinícius Júnior's hat trick showcases Ballon d'Or credentials in comeback win

Real Madrid's comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League became another memorable night for the Ballon d'Or frontrunner: Vinícius Júnior.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Trump takes swing state detour to New Mexico to boost 'credentials' with Latinos

Former President Trump campaigned Thursday in traditionally Democratic New Mexico, telling supporters the visit was good for his “credentials” with Hispanic voters and falsely claiming the state’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

At least 10 killed in nursing home fire in Spain

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly was hired as a nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities" despite not having a license.

Trial begins in murder of Georgia nursing student

A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the ...

Nigerian nurses urge UK minister to intervene over test cheating claims

Exclusive: More than 100 nurses write to Wes Streeting after being accused of cheating in tests to practise in UK. ‘I feel like I have failed everyone’, says Nigerian nurse accused of cheating ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Nursing boss tells Letby inquiry she ‘pleaded’ with hospital to contact police

Karen Rees tells Thirlwall inquiry she had ‘never been so relieved’ as when police were eventually called. A nursing boss has described how she “pleaded” with a hospital executive to contact police ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Swalwell ad shows family sending Trump to nursing home

An ad from Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign that the California Democrat posted Wednesday on social platform X imagines a family sending former President Trump to a nursing home. The ad shows an actor ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

5 Key Questions Hanging Over the Lucy Letby ‘Killer Nurse’ Case

Ms. Letby, a neonatal nurse in England found guilty of murdering seven babies, has lost a fresh appeal bid. A growing number of experts have raised concerns about the evidence.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Bowen: Gaza nurse who filmed moments after Israeli strike describes chaos and grief

A medic tells the BBC's international editor of the moments of panic and hopelessness immediately after an Israeli strike on a shelter.

How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder

A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.

Officers note unusual findings after Minnesota nurse's fatal shooting in apartment

A Minnesota nurse was found dead in her apartment in December 2022 after surveillance video showed her returning home with a friend. Can investigators piece together what happened? Natalie Morales ...

Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers

RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHS

Business - Financial Times - October 28

American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect

The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.

Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski's body was hidden in woodland in the country's west, police say.

Trial for suspect in Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's death to begin

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury, paving the way for his bench trial, which is expected to begin Friday morning.

Fire breaks out at a Spanish nursing home, killing at least 10 people

Authorities say at least 10 people have died and others were injured in a fire at a nursing home near the northeastern Spanish city of Zaragoza

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Trial begins for suspect accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley began today with a bench trial after suspect Jose Ibarra waived his right to a jury. Ibarra was indicted on charges including three ...

Private nursing homes 'used to secretly house women and babies'

The Truth Recovery Independent Panel finds evidence private nursing homes were used as 'a measure of secrecy'.

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

SEC outlines discipline for fake injury 'nonsense'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo this week to league athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment if players continue to fake injuries in games.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election

The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

'Predatory' fake paramedic guilty of Tinder date rapes

Call handler Jamie Kadolski, 24, put stickers over his work ID card to hide his real role.

Arizona AG: 'No intention' of dropping 'fake electors' case

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Sunday pledged to move forward with the state’s “fake electors” case against several allies of President-elect Trump, despite his recent victory in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust

Italian officials said they had dismantled a Europe-wide network of forgers and dealers selling works purported to be by A-list artists, mostly through auction houses.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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