Accused of stealing patients’ money, jewelry and drugs, nurse faces sanctions

An Iowa nurse who has repeatedly faced allegations of stealing from patients is now facing disciplinary charges from the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Jessica Renee Williams, 48, of Des Moines is charged by the board with pleading guilty to, or being convicted of, a crime that is either related to the profession of nursing or is a crime that would affect the licensee’s ability to practice nursing; and with failing to notify the board of a criminal conviction within 30 days. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

As is customary with licensing boards in Iowa, the board has not disclosed any of the alleged circumstances that gave rise to the charges or indicated where or when they are alleged to have occurred…

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