Attorney General Jon Bruning

News Release

                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                      Contact: Holley Hatt

                                 August 27, 2007, 5:45pm CDT                                      402.471.2067

Pediatric Nurse’s License

Suspended for Child Voyeurism

(Lincoln, NE) Attorney General Jon Bruning today announced that the State of Nebraska has temporarily suspended the nursing license of former pediatric nurse Mark Norris, 35, of Scottsbluff.

“The safety of our children is our first priority,” Bruning said. “We’ll do everything we can to make sure our children are not at risk, especially with those who care for them. Mr. Norris’ should not be able to practice nursing in Nebraska again.”

An investigation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health found Norris was arrested on Aug. 4 at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., on charges of voyeurism and disorderly conduct. A security guard found Norris lingering in the men’s restroom watching young boys, ages 10 to 12, urinating. Norris was temporarily in Florida working at a camp for chronically ill children.

Norris’ license is suspended pending a disciplinary hearing to be held Sept. 6 in Lincoln. Following the hearing, Dr. Joann Schaefer, the state’s Chief Medical Officer, will determine the appropriate disciplinary action, including license revocation or suspension, probation or other forms of discipline.

Assistant Attorney General Susan Ugai handled the complaint.

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An audio clip about the suspension is posted on the Attorney General’s Web site at www.ago.state.ne.us.