Operation Nightingale in Georgia targets nurses whose credentials are linked to fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts from now-closed Florida schools. Following a federal investigation into thousands of fake nursing diplomas, the Georgia Board of Nursing has begun reviewing licenses, placing Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at risk of disciplinary action, suspension, or revocation.
If your nursing license has been flagged or a complaint has been filed, it is essential to work with an experienced Georgia nurse license defense lawyer. These matters move quickly and can threaten your ability to continue practicing. A defense lawyer can help you respond to licensing board inquiries, challenge allegations, and take proactive steps to protect your nursing career before enforcement actions escalate.
How Florida School Investigations Affect Georgia Nursing Licenses
The federal Operation Nightingale investigation uncovered fraudulent diplomas and transcripts from several Florida-based nursing schools, prompting boards across the U.S., including Georgia, to closely examine affected nurses’ educational histories. Schools implicated include:
- Agape Academy of Sciences
- Azure College – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Carleen Health Institute of South Florida – West Palm Beach / Carleen Home Health School II
- Florida College of Health Science II d/b/a Florida College of Health, LLC – Tampa, Florida
- Ideal Professional Institute – Miami Gardens, Florida
- Med-Life Institute – multiple locations: Kissimmee, Lauderdale Lakes, Naples, West Palm Beach, Florida
- Myrielle School of Nursing – Palm Springs, Florida
- Nursing Bridges Institute – Pensacola, Florida
- Palm Beach International College – Lake Worth, Florida
- Palm Beach School of Nursing – Palm Beach County, Florida
- Quisqueya Health Care Academy – Florida
- Quisqueya School of Nursing d/b/a Sunshine Academy – Florida
- Sacred Heart International Institute – Broward County, Florida
- Siena and Sienna College of Health II – Broward County, Florida
- Sigma Institute of Health – Florida
- Suncoast College of Health – Bradenton, Florida
- Techni-Pro Institute, LLC – Boca Raton, Florida
- The Enfimye Institute – West Palm Beach, Florida
Nurses licensed in Georgia who attended these schools may face license reviews, documentation requests, or disciplinary proceedings from the Georgia Board of Nursing, even if their license was previously approved.
Georgia Board of Nursing and Operation Nightingale License Reviews
The Georgia Board of Nursing is actively investigating licensees connected to Operation Nightingale. Investigations focus on nurses who allegedly used fraudulent credentials to qualify for national board exams and obtain RN, LPN, or LVN licensure.
The Board works with federal authorities, including the FBI, and other regulatory bodies to verify credentials, investigate allegations, and take action when licenses were obtained through fraudulent means. Letters from the Georgia Board of Nursing may request documentation or explanations, and licenses may be revoked if fraud is confirmed.
A Georgia Operation Nightingale license defense lawyer can help you respond properly, protect your license, and guide you through the investigation process.
Protecting Your License During an Operation Nightingale Investigation
If your nursing license is under review in Georgia, prompt action is critical. Common issues in these cases include:
- Attendance at schools implicated in Operation Nightingale
- Questions about the authenticity of educational credentials
- Eligibility to sit for national nursing board exams
Experienced attorneys can help gather documentation, verify credentials, and work with the Georgia Board of Nursing to challenge allegations, protect licensure, and navigate corrective or compliance actions.
At Bertolino LLP, We Help Nurses Facing Operation Nightingale Investigations in Georgia
If your license is under review, you need guidance from a lawyer experienced in Operation Nightingale cases. At Bertolino LLP, we have been advocating for medical professionals for over 20 years, helping nurses protect their careers when their education or credentials are questioned.
We review educational records, provide practical legal advice, and work directly with licensing authorities to defend your license and ensure you can continue practicing in Georgia safely and legally.
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