Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A South Florida nursing school owner has admitted her role in a large fraud scheme that authorities say allowed thousands of individuals to obtain nursing credentials without completing the education and training normally required for the profession.
Following a two-week trial in Fort Lauderdale, 52-year-old Carleen Noreus of Plantation pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Federal prosecutors said the case centered on the sale of fraudulent nursing diplomas and academic transcripts that falsely indicated students had completed required coursework and clinical training programs. Authorities allege the scheme enabled individuals to pursue nursing licenses and healthcare employment despite not meeting educational requirements…