URGENT UPDATE: A Luzerne County native, Paige Nicole Stanley, is under scrutiny by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for allegedly misrepresenting her nursing qualifications. This shocking development could lead to disciplinary action as investigators uncover significant discrepancies in her application for a registered nurse license.
New reports confirm that Stanley, formerly of Plains Twp., applied for her nursing license in August 2023, claiming to reside at a Bellevue, Nebraska, address and to have graduated from Evolution Health Academy. However, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, led by Michael T. Hilgers, filed a petition on January 5, 2024, asserting that Stanley never lived at the stated address and did not complete the required nursing examination in Scranton as she claimed.
The petition reveals that Stanley’s LinkedIn profile inaccurately states that she obtained her nursing degree from the University of Scranton, and her transcript from Evolution Health Academy, based in Florida, contains incorrect personal details, including a false date of birth. Furthermore, Stanley’s prior application for a nursing license in Pennsylvania was denied in September 2023 due to her failure to complete an approved nursing program.
Stanley allegedly failed to disclose this denial when she applied for nursing licenses in Florida, New York, and Ohio. In her responses to investigators, she maintained that she lived at the Bellevue address and attributed the discrepancies in her transcripts to circumstances beyond her control.
When questioned about her qualifications, Stanley controversially stated that she “didn’t need a license in Nebraska” and that “you can’t take action against something I never practiced in,” according to the petition. The Attorney General’s office is now seeking disciplinary measures from the state’s chief medical officer, which could be determined at a hearing in the near future.
In an attempt to address public concerns, Stanley posted a message on Facebook on Saturday night, denying allegations of purchasing a nursing degree online or committing fraud. “Pennsylvania denied my application for RN licensure based on education equivalency requirements, not fraud,” she stated, emphasizing the licensing differences across states.
Stanley further claimed that she completed the necessary nursing exams but provided no specific dates or locations for these tests. Acknowledging administrative errors on her applications, she expressed remorse for the discrepancies, attributing them to a tumultuous period involving pregnancy, childbirth, and other personal challenges. “Administrative errors are not fraud,” she argued, asserting there was no motive for her to falsify information.
As authorities continue to investigate this troubling case, the implications of Stanley’s actions could resonate across state borders, impacting her career and the nursing profession at large. This developing story raises critical questions about the integrity of nursing qualifications and the standards upheld by regulatory bodies.
Stay tuned for further updates on this complex case as it unfolds.
