Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

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FLmed

159 Posts

The class ahead of me in nursing school had some issues with students cheating and attempted to kick the students out of the program. Some lawyers and proceedings later they each ended up in with my class (1 year behind). These same people have now gone on to bigger violations as licensed RNs. I vehemently say TURN HER IN. Go to the Dean of your program, and have Y & Z on board with you. Present the text messages as proof you aren't just fibbing. HIPAA is important in healthcare, as is general respect for individuals as human beings. We are nurses--we don't write for TMZ!

Love what was written above!. Gossip girls and cheaters? You shouldn't be friends or associating yourself with this type of person anyway. I wouldn't want this person to ever be my nurse. Please protect the profession and act on this.

Mas Catoer

77 Posts

Specializes in General.

Yes it is a dilemma. For one there were never any safest way to solve this kind. Any choice made always has negative consequence(s) on the other side. What we must understand is minimizing and/or preventing further damage. Being head down and MYOB might save you in some aspects but not for the other side. Turning her in will save the HIPAA privacy rule, but not for your friendship with her. Another option is talk to her in an assertive manner showing her that she has done a serious misconduct that putting you in it by sending out text. Have her conscience brought up and admit it officially and accept the consequence(s). By doing this, you have done what is good on your side no matter she will listen or not. Ethics only work by "Do no harm" Make your choice, face the rest, life goes on. (Sorry for my poor English)

sapphire18

1,082 Posts

Specializes in ICU.

OP, any updates? ... If you're still deciding, I would have to say the anonymous compliance hotline (assuming your work has one) is your best bet. HIPAA cannot, and should not, be ignored.

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