Carleen Noreus, 52, confessed to distributing almost 3,000 counterfeit nursing diplomas.
A woman pled guilty this week to selling nearly 3,000 fake nursing diplomas through a school she operated in South Florida. Karlene Noreus, 52, accepted a plea deal after a two-week trial where prosecutors showcased various pieces of evidence, including samples of the counterfeit diplomas and transcripts handed out to individuals who had not actually […]
Ohio legislators greenlight $875 million solution for nursing home Medicaid issues
Ohio State Auditor Warns of Medicaid Fraud at Capitol Hearing During a hearing at Capitol Hill, Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber raised alarms about extensive Medicaid fraud in the state, claiming billions have been lost due to inadequate program controls. He pointed out that the system allows ineligible individuals, including deceased persons and those enrolled […]
Study reveals that unionized nursing homes in California receive lower federal ratings.
California Nursing Homes: Unionized vs. Non-Unionized Ratings A recent report indicates that nursing homes in California staffed by unionized employees have lower average federal quality ratings compared to those without unions. This finding comes from the Center for Union Facts (CUF), a group known for its critical stance on organized labor. According to CUF, the […]
Danish politician supports rules restricting nursing home residents to 2.8 ounces of beef weekly
Controversy Erupts in Denmark Over Meat Rationing for Nursing Home Residents A politician known for her environmental advocacy has stirred significant backlash in Denmark after she endorsed guidelines capping the beef intake for residents in government-operated nursing homes to just 2.8 ounces each week. To put that in perspective, that’s less than the meat found […]
Walz approves legislation permitting Minnesota nursing homes to offer alcohol without a license
New Law in Minnesota Allows Alcohol in Nursing Homes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has enacted a new law permitting nursing home residents to enjoy alcohol, which opens the door for “happy hours” within these facilities. Previously, state laws prevented venues without liquor licenses from hosting any alcohol-related events. The newly introduced “Grandparents Happy Hour” legislation […]
High court rejects COVID nursing home wrongful death lawsuit involving Cuomo
Cuomo Campaign Responds After Supreme Court Decision Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign reacted strongly following the Supreme Court’s decision to not hear a wrongful death case from a Brooklyn man. This individual alleged that his father’s death in 2020 was a direct result of a nursing home order issued during the pandemic. Cuomo, […]
Proposal for ‘Grandparents’ Happy Hour’ would allow nursing homes to avoid getting a liquor license
Happy Hour Legislation for Seniors in Minnesota Happy hour can be a challenge for some seniors in Minnesota, but a new proposed bill may change that. It aims to allow nursing homes to serve drinks without requiring a liquor license. Currently, Minnesota laws prevent facilities without a liquor license from hosting events with alcohol. However, […]
Nursing student discovers reported intruders unclothed in her bed
A nursing student in Chicago, Yannisee Miles, recently faced a harrowing situation when she returned home to find three suspected squatters inside her apartment. It was around 8:30 a.m. on a Sunday when she discovered two strangers lying naked on her bed. This alarming incident follows a prior scare when she received a call at […]
NHS offers nursing position for families in the UK with close-relative marriages
Recent job postings by government health trusts in the UK have highlighted the need for nurses to support families in what officials describe as “incestuous marriages.” This often pertains to unions among cousins, which can carry increased genetic risks for their children. The full-time position, titled “Neonatal Nurse – Incestuous Marriage,” is aimed at aiding […]
Nursing student survives being impaled by a pole despite tremendous challenges
A nursing student from California, Janina Akpolabbare, faced what experts described as “overwhelming odds” and survived a terrifying highway accident where a metal pole penetrated her car and her abdomen. This incident occurred on August 25 while Akpolabbare was navigating through heavy traffic on Interstate 10 in San Bernardino, with her brother in the backseat, […]