McCormack has been allowed to keep her job at South Tyneside District Hospital.
A nurse from South Tyneside who stole £50 from her friend’s handbag on a night out has been allowed to keep her career.
Donna McCormack, who worked in the accident and emergency department at South Tyneside District hospital, was caught on camera as helping herself to her mate’s cash on December 20, 2015.
She was interviewed and given a police caution on January 12, after her friend reported it after seeing the footage.
She claimed she had distanced herself from bad influences since then and apologised to the victim.
The panel found McCormack displayed ‘genuine remorse’ and imposed a two-year caution order.
This allows her to continue her nursing career unimpeded.