Iowa hospital nurse sanctioned for being drunk on the job

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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An Iowa hospital nurse accused of being drunk on the job will retain his license, a state board has ruled.

In January, the Iowa Board of Nursing charged registered nurse Jordan Robert Good of Ida Grove with practicing nursing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, excessive use of drugs or alcohol, and engaging in behavior that is contrary to professional decorum.

The board alleges Good was working as a nurse in an Ida …

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