Iowa Nurses Sanctioned for Alleged Identity Theft, Fraud, and Incompetence

State suspends licenses of two nurses amid criminal charges and regulatory violations

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The state of Iowa has suspended the licenses of two nurses, Jamie Jorgensen and LaMonica Antoinette Hodges, due to alleged criminal activities and regulatory violations. Jorgensen was charged with forgery and identity theft, while Hodges has faced sanctions in multiple states for issues like ordering unnecessary medical equipment and overprescribing controlled substances.

Why it matters

These cases highlight ongoing concerns about nursing competence and integrity, as well as the challenges state regulators face in monitoring and disciplining nurses who engage in unethical or illegal behavior. Public trust in the nursing profession is critical, and these incidents raise questions about oversight and accountability within the healthcare system.

The details

Jamie Jorgensen, a 38-year-old licensed practical nurse from Ankeny, Iowa, was charged in November with two counts of forgery for allegedly forging a physician's signature on records while working at a nursing home. The charges were later amended to a single count of identity theft, to which Jorgensen pleaded guilty. She was fined $855 and received a deferred judgment. LaMonica Antoinette Hodges, a nurse with licenses in both Iowa and Arizona, has faced licensing sanctions in at least five states for regulatory violations. In Arizona, she was fined $3,500 for issues like ordering unnecessary medical equipment and overprescribing controlled substances while working at a telehealth company and a personal virtual practice.

  • In November, Jorgensen was charged with two counts of forgery.
  • In 2021, Arizona regulators received a complaint about Hodges ordering unnecessary medical equipment while working in Georgia.
  • In 2022, Arizona regulators received a complaint about Hodges overprescribing Adderall while working at ADHD Online.
  • Also in 2022, it was alleged that Hodges used patients' information to solicit them for her own virtual practice while at ADHD Online.
  • In 2026, Jorgensen pleaded guilty to a single count of identity theft and was fined $855.

The players

Jamie Jorgensen

A 38-year-old licensed practical nurse from Ankeny, Iowa who was charged with forgery and identity theft.

LaMonica Antoinette Hodges

A nurse with licenses in both Iowa and Arizona who has faced licensing sanctions in at least five states for regulatory violations like ordering unnecessary medical equipment and overprescribing controlled substances.

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What they’re saying

“I've never heard of 21st Century Rehab and I declined to identify the care facility where I worked at the time of my arrest. The case had nothing to do with my employment and the deferred judgment indicates the charges were not proven.”

— Jamie Jorgensen

What’s next

The Iowa Board of Nursing has agreed not to pursue disciplinary action against Jorgensen while the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing investigates her two criminal matters. Hodges has requested a hearing on the Iowa Board of Nursing's preliminary decision to deny her an Iowa license, which is scheduled for July 16, 2026.

The takeaway

These cases underscore the importance of robust oversight and accountability within the nursing profession to maintain public trust. State regulators face ongoing challenges in monitoring and disciplining nurses who engage in unethical or illegal behavior, which can have serious consequences for patient care and safety.