Board issues warning to nurse allegedly fired for ‘gross misconduct and death’

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 461

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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An Iowa nursing home worker has been issued a warning for failing to intervene and provide care for a patient who died.

In July 2025, the Iowa Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Larae Pemberton, 60, with committing an act that might adversely affect the welfare of a patient, and with failing to assess or report the status of a patient as required under state regulations.

According to the board, Pemberton was working as …

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