Recent fraud cases suggest ‘fake nursing’ has become a troubling career path

Autumn Bardisa Arrest Bodycam

Autumn Bardisa being arrested in Florida over allegations she used a fake identity to obtain employment as a nurse. The photo is taken from police bodycam footage.

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

A new report reveals that states are keeping databases on “imposter nurses” to slow what could be a growing trend of unlicensed individuals holding nursing positions at hospitals nationwide.