Auckland nurse Ashwani Lal given second chance to continue nursing after stealing from a patient. Photo / 123rfEmma Russell is a health reporter for the New Zealand HeraldAn Auckland nurse who stole more than $1200 from a disabled patient has been given a "once-only second chance" to continue nursing. Lal stole the patient's credit card to pay $1226.14 in power bills in 2016. On a separate occasion, she stole a colleague's debit card to pay off $291.93 worth of phone and power bills. The Professional Conduct Committee sought cancellation of the Practitioner's registration, censure and an order for costs.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 14, 2021 22:24 UTC