After arrest, Nebraska license revocation, Iowa nurse agrees to suspension

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 654

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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An Iowa nurse landed a job in a Fremont County nursing home last fall, six weeks after Nebraska officials revoked his nursing privileges for incompetence, using drugs while on duty, and posing a significant risk to public safety.

The nurse, Raymond DeLeon of Glenwood, who has since been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, recently agreed to refrain from practicing in Iowa while state licensing officials continue their investigation of the matter.

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