Sophie Vogelman/Daily Press Jenna Leigh Furmanski, a registered nurse, appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Monday to enter a plea agreement with the Delta County Prosecutor's Office.

ESCANABA — A registered nurse from Dickinson County has pleaded no contest to one count of a controlled substance after being accused of stealing morphine from Christian Park Village, an assisted living facility in Escanaba, where she was previously employed.

On Monday, Jenna Leigh Furmanski, of Hardwood, appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court. Furmanski pleaded no contest to one count of a controlled substance — possession of analogues — which is a felony punishable by two years imprisonment and/or $2,000.

In exchange for Furmanski’s plea, the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the charge of larceny in a building — a felony punishable by four years imprisonment and/or $5,000.

Furmanski’s attorney, Dana Harper, told 47th Circuit Court Judge John Economopoulos that Furmanski did not wish to make any statements to the court.

“Your Honor, Ms. Furmanski holds a nursing license at this time,” Harper said. “She would like to not make any statements, because there’s some things that need to occur with that. I’m not sure how that procedure works.”

Delta County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman told Economopoulos that on or about June 16, 2025, Escanaba Public Safety (EPS) received indication of a possible larceny of narcotics that took place at Christian Park Village in Escanaba.

During the course of their investigation, EPS learned that during each nurse’s shift change, a narcotic count takes place.

“While at one of those narcotic counts, it was determined that there were narcotics that were missing, specifically morphine,” said Wickman. “A review of the logbook determined that it related back to the defendant.”

Wickman further told the court that Furmanski had been seen in the narcotics drawer and then went to the bathroom for a period of 15 to 20 minutes, after which narcotics were determined to have been missing.

In October 2025, Harper told 94th District Court Judge Steve Parks that MediLodge of Munising, Furmanski’s employer at the time, was aware of the larceny in a building charge against her and “would really like her back.”

Furmanski requested a modification to her bond, which would lift the condition that she can’t handle medication. Parks denied the request.

After pleading no contest on Monday, Furmanski was given a delay of sentence — meaning no sentence is initially imposed, and the charge against her remains pending.

Furmanski is set to appear in court July 27 to further discuss the terms of the sentencing delay.