Fake Nurse in Pediatric Diabetes Scam Flees Las Vegas to Albania, Faces 70+ Felony Charges
- Crystal Scott is now charged with over 70 felonies including practicing nursing without a license and forging prescriptions.
- She allegedly ran a fake diabetes care service for children, causing significant patient safety concerns.
- Scott has reportedly fled Las Vegas and is believed to be living in Albania; investigations continue.
Updated: 11/21/25
New developments have emerged in the Crystal Scott case, the woman accused of impersonating a nurse and providing fraudulent diabetes care to children in Las Vegas.
According to local Las Vegas station News 3, Scott now faces over 70 felony charges including practicing nursing without a license and possession of forged prescriptions.
Scott has also reportedly fled the area. She is now believed to have moved to Albania while out on bail, according to her now-private social media account. Scott posted a handful of videos showing her “beautiful” new surroundings.
Image source: News 3
Authorities in Las Vegas continue to investigate this case and no official comment has been given by Scott's attorney regarding her departure.
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Original Article: 10/6/25 - Fake Nurse Allegedly Ran Fraudulent Diabetes Clinic for Kids — Faces 50 Felony Charges
A recent case in Las Vegas has sent shockwaves through the nursing community after a woman allegedly impersonated a registered nurse and provided unauthorized medical care to children with diabetes. This troubling situation highlights critical concerns about credential verification and patient safety that affect nursing professionals across all practice settings.
Crystal Scott, 44, was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers on charges that paint a disturbing picture of elaborate medical fraud. Scott faces,
- 50 felony counts, including 24 counts of possession of bogus prescriptions for dangerous drugs.
- 12 counts of practicing as a nurse without a license.
- 12 counts of furnishing dangerous drugs to minors, and two counts of misusing personal identification information.
According to investigators, Scott allegedly convinced families, schools, and even pharmacies that she was a legitimate registered nurse qualified to provide specialized diabetes care to children.
The investigation began when an attentive Clark County School District chief nurse noticed irregularities in documentation authorizing insulin administration for students—demonstrating how critical professional vigilance is in protecting vulnerable patients. When the chief nurse contacted the MD who allegedly authorized the prescriptions, it was revealed that the doctor had not signed off on them.
“By falsely representing herself as a registered nurse, Scott assumed a position of trust with vulnerable families who relied on her for critical medical treatment for their diabetic children. Scott provided false assurances to parents, pharmacies, and school officials, all while lacking any professional license or medical oversight," says the police report.
Scott allegedly operated a business called "Glucose N Glow" that offered diabetes concierge services without proper licensing. Through this enterprise, she reportedly provided medical consultations, created care orders, and facilitated the distribution of insulin and other medications to at least a dozen children with diabetes. Police say the business did not hold a valid business license.
- The Instagram account for "Glucose and Glow" is still active
- Crystal's Instagram account @nurse.crystal lists that she is an RN and claims to be "almost an FNP"
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