Department Of Justice Brings Charges For An Alleged Scheme To Sell Nursing Degrees; More Than 7,600 Nurses May Have False Credentials

More than 7,600 nurses in the United States have fraudulent nursing credentials purchased through a fake diploma and transcript scheme. On January 25, 2023, the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 25 individuals in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged participation. The alleged scheme involved individuals who owned or managed Siena College, Palm Beach School of Nursing, and Sacred Heart International Institute, who created and distributed fake diplomas and transcripts from accredited Florida-based nursing schools to individuals seeking licenses and jobs as registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs). The schools involved are . . .