Fake nurse treated diabetic children in Las Vegas, police say
Share and Follow


A woman posed as a nurse, wrote fake prescriptions for diabetic children, and set up businesses without licenses, according to an arrest report obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators.

Police arrested Crystal Scott, 44, on Wednesday.

Scott faces 50 felony charges, including 24 counts of possession of a bogus prescription for a dangerous drug, 12 counts each of acting as a nurse without a license and furnishing a dangerous drug to a minor, and two counts of obtaining and using personal information to harm or for an unlawful purpose.

Scott provided medical consultations, wrote care orders, and caused insulin and other drugs to be furnished to at least 12 children, the arrest report said.

“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,” police wrote in the report. “Scott provided false assurances to parents, pharmacies, and school officials, all while lacking any professional license or medical oversight.”

Scott used the professional identities of two licensed physicians without their permission, along with a license number of a registered nurse who works at a Las Vegas hospital, according to police. She wrote at least 24 fraudulent prescriptions by using forged physician signatures, police said.

Police found various drugs, including insulin pumps and injectable medications, blank lab orders in a physician’s name, along with completed lab orders in Scott’s possession, the arrest report said.

A parent of an alleged child victim spoke to the 8 News Now Investigators on the condition of anonymity.

“She put a lot of people at risk, and some of them don’t even know,” the parent said.

Scott is affiliated with the business “Glucose N Glow,” which police said has no valid business license. The business, located on Las Vegas Boulevard near Sunset Road, offers diabetes concierge, neurotoxin, weight loss and IV therapy services, according to its website.

The “concierge diabetes program” costs $600 for four annual appointments, the website states.

Scott’s photo is also on a website, thedocsnv.com, with the following information: “Crystal is a registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in dietetics and a dedicated diabetes educator with 15 years of experience specializing in pediatric care. As a board member of the Nevada Diabetes Association, she is passionate about advocating for and supporting individuals with diabetes. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their six children. When she’s not working, Crystal enjoys staying active, focusing on health and wellness, and spending quality time with her family.”

The 8 News Now Investigators reached out to the Nevada Diabetes Association and The DOCS Friday afternoon, but did not receive a response by the time of this article’s publication.

Court records show Scott appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court on Thursday, where her bail was set at $50,000. She posted bond and is no longer in custody, according to jail records. Conditions of her release include not practicing any medical procedures and no contact with minors, other than her own children. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.

The 8 News Now Investigators reached out to attorney Jack Buchanan, who is representing Scott.

“Bail for Ms. Scott was set today in accordance with arguments made on her behalf, highlighting her virtual complete lack of criminal history, standing in the community as a veteran of our armed services and as a loving mother herself,” Buchanan said. “The complexities of this case will no doubt be litigated in the future to show she at no point meant, or is criminally culpable, of harm to any child within the Las Vegas valley.”

The investigation began on Sept. 26 after a chief nurse within the Clark County School District contacted police. The employee noticed irregularities on an order to authorize school staff to administer insulin during school hours, for example, the date being Aug. 22, 2026, police said. She then reviewed 12 more documents with inconsistent signatures and reached out to the physician whose license number was on the document, according to the report. The physician said he had not signed the medical orders, the signatures were not his, and he does not treat pediatric patients.

The parent who spoke with the 8 News Now Investigators said she hopes Scott’s case raises awareness about the challenges diabetic children and their families face, specifically in finding care.

“I think it’s really important to add how difficult it is to get into a specialist,” she said. “Wait lists of six to nine months sometimes.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
'Alive and late is better than the alternative': Fog causes deadly multi-car pileup in California

Survive the Fog: Crucial Safety Tips After California’s Tragic Multi-Car Pileup

A sudden blanket of fog enveloped California’s Highway 99, resulting in a…
LA's youngest students flounder as clueless leaders pat selves on back

LA’s Youngest Learners Struggle Amid Leadership’s Self-Congratulatory Stance

In a startling revelation, more than 50% of third graders in Los…
Anti-ICE threat spray-painted on vehicle believed to be used by federal officers during Minneapolis unrest

Vandalism Targets Vehicle Linked to Federal Officers Amid Minneapolis Tensions

In Minneapolis, demonstrators took to vandalism, leaving a vehicle, thought to belong…
Illegal immigrant indicted in assault on ICE agents in Texas

Undocumented Immigrant Charged in Alleged Assault on ICE Agents in Texas

An illegal immigrant has been officially indicted following an assault on federal…
Manhattan, IL crash today: Students on school bus OK after deadly crash on Manhattan-Monee Road near School House, Scheer

Tragic Collision on Manhattan-Monee Road: School Bus Students Safe Amid Fatal Accident

A tragic incident unfolded in Manhattan, Illinois, on Thursday morning, as law…
Berwyn police officer accused in DUI crash at Des Plaines Avenue and Country Club Lane, North Riverside police officials say

Berwyn Officer Faces DUI Allegations After Crash at Des Plaines Avenue: North Riverside Police Report

A police officer from Berwyn is facing allegations of driving under the…
15 former NCAA players charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games

15 Former NCAA Athletes Indicted in Alleged Basketball Game-Fixing Operation

An extensive 70-page indictment details how fixers allegedly lured college basketball players…
El Niño chances returning for 2026. Here's what it means for United States

El Niño Likely to Resurge in 2026: Implications for the United States

La Niña is characterized by cooler Pacific Ocean waters, whereas El Niño…