For the second time in two years, james d. Dickerson, a nurse from pottawattamie county, iowa, is facing charges for unsafe practices related to prescribing or dispensing medications.
The iowa board of nursing accuses dickerson, an advanced registered nurse practitioner from neola, of:
- Acting outside the limits of his license or skills.
- Not following telehealth rules set by iowa law.
- Acting unethically or in ways that could harm the public.
- Unethical practices involving prescribing or giving out medications.
Dickerson is a certified family nurse practitioner who worked in omaha, nebraska, and offered telehealth services in iowa during the alleged incidents. The board hasn’t shared details about when or where the violations happened or if patients were harmed. Some of this information might become public after the case is resolved. A hearing is set for january 16, 2025.
Previous issues
In 2021, dickerson was accused of prescribing medications to people who weren’t his patients or were outside his specialty. In 2022, he was ordered to stop treating patients with complex mental health conditions unless he became certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. He was fined $1,000 and required to undergo additional training.
Other recent cases involving iowa nurses
Dawn o’neil
O’neil, a registered nurse, was accused of not documenting patient care properly and misusing patient medications. The details of where or when this happened were not disclosed. She agreed to join the iowa nursing assistance program, which helps nurses with substance abuse issues.
Linda jay
Jay, a licensed practical nurse from clarinda, was accused of not evaluating or reporting a patient’s changing condition while working at a long-term care facility in november 2023. She also allegedly gave medication incorrectly in february 2024. Jay settled her case by paying a $300 fine and agreeing to take 30 hours of additional training.
Brandy wicks
Wicks, a registered nurse, was accused of mishandling medications while working at a hospital. The board hasn’t disclosed when or where this happened. A hearing is scheduled for january 17, 2025.
Cassie forde
Forde, a licensed practical nurse from mechanicsville, was charged with stealing medications, falsifying records, and providing services outside her scope of practice. Details about the case haven’t been released. A hearing is scheduled for january 15, 2025.