Hospital nurse accused of groping patients in New York, New Jersey (opens original article in a new tab)

A Brooklyn hospital patient sued Brookdale Hospital, alleging a nurse drugged and molested her in December 2025, with the nurse having prior disciplinary actions in New Jersey.

• A Brooklyn hospital patient sued Brookdale Hospital, alleging a nurse drugged and molested her in December 2025.
• The nurse, Kuriakose Poulose, had prior disciplinary actions in New Jersey for improper touching allegations.
• New York does not participate in the Nursing License Compact, affecting how disciplinary actions are shared between states.
• The hospital declined to comment on background checks or NURSYS reviews during an ongoing investigation.