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MONROE, N.C. – WCCB has obtained a document from the state of Alaska that indicates a patient filed a complaint of abuse against Wanda Sue Erdmann, aka Wanda Sue Larson, in 1989. Β The document is heavily redacted. Β It does reveal that Larson was interviewed by medical board investigators April 26, 1990.Β
It reads that it was her idea to voluntarily surrender her nursing license. Β
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Larson resigned a few days later and signed a document acknowledging there was an active investigation underway. Β Larson did not seek legal advice.Β
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WCCB also obtained a copy of a disciplinary report form from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Β In the section titled “misconduct” the “other” box is checked with further detail that reads “was under investigation and Ms. Edrmann surrendered her license rather than see investigation continued.”Β
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Wanda Sue got divorced not long after and returned to her maiden name, Larson. Β It’s not clear when she left Alaska for North Carolina. Β She is currently charged with several counts of extreme child abuse. Β Five children in her care were removed from her Union County home in November.Β
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Union County officials have told us they didn’t know about Larson’s nursing license surrender when they hired her in 2003. Β We asked if DSS performed background or reference checks on Larson. Their answer was that confirming if they didβor didn’tβwas protected under state law.
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We’re working to learn more about that allegation of patient abuse in Alaska. Β Because of the amount of time that’s passed, many of the records have been destroyed.Β
