Licensed Practical Nurse Admits to Stealing Oxycodone from Nursing Home Residents
A licensed practical nurse in Cedar Rapids admitted to stealing dozens of oxycodone painkillers from residents at two nursing facilities. She has agreed to surrender her nursing license.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 6, 2026 — A licensed practical nurse in Cedar Rapids has admitted to stealing oxycodone painkillers from residents of two nursing facilities. The nurse has agreed to surrender her professional nursing license as a consequence of these actions.
The nurse, whose name was not provided, is reported to have stolen dozens of oxycodone pills. These thefts occurred from patients under her care at two separate nursing facilities located within Cedar Rapids. The full extent of the quantities stolen, beyond the general description of “dozens,” was not specified. The timeline for these incidents was also not provided.
The admission by the nurse signifies a step towards resolution in this matter. As part of the agreement, she will relinquish her license to practice as a licensed practical nurse. The specific nursing facilities where the thefts took place were not identified in the provided summary. Further details regarding any potential criminal charges, investigations, or specific penalties beyond the surrender of her license were not disclosed.
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