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Nurse Faces Charges for Diverting Oxycodone, Patient Safety Concerns Rise

6/28/2025

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Debbie Armstrong, a seasoned nurse from Indianapolis, is under fire for allegedly diverting controlled substances, including oxycodone, at a nursing home. With 19 medication discrepancies uncovered, the case raises urgent questions about patient safety and oversight in Indiana's healthcare system. Despite her 17 years of service, Armstrong intends to retire amid these serious felony charges.

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Debbie Armstrong, a seasoned nurse from Indianapolis, is under fire for allegedly diverting controlled substances, including oxycodone, at a nursing home. With 19 medication discrepancies uncovered, the case raises urgent questions about patient safety and oversight in Indiana's healthcare system. Despite her 17 years of service, Armstrong intends to retire amid these serious felony charges.