Is my boss committing fraud?

Published

My RN Manager is taking an exam this weekend for a national certification in my practice area. The certifying organization decided one year ago, and has prominently posted on its website and in its pertinent papers, through a very clear and unambiguous position statement, that managers who do not meet the direct care requirement are not eligible to write this exam. My manager submitted an application with corroborating signatures from other certified RNs (probably HER bosses) that she met this requirement. She does not. I have been torn between the desire to ask her privately if she is aware of her ineligibility or to request that the certifying organization make a determination themselves. I'll probably do nothing. But I sure hope she flunks. Ideas anyone?

My RN Manager is taking an exam this weekend for a national certification in my practice area. The certifying organization decided one year ago, and has prominently posted on its website and in its pertinent papers, through a very clear and unambiguous position statement, that managers who do not meet the direct care requirement are not eligible to write this exam. My manager submitted an application with corroborating signatures from other certified RNs (probably HER bosses) that she met this requirement. She does not. I have been torn between the desire to ask her privately if she is aware of her ineligibility or to request that the certifying organization make a determination themselves. I'll probably do nothing. But I sure hope she flunks. Ideas anyone?

If she has the appropriate signatures the certifying organization might not even take your complaint to heart. And I'm not sure asking her is the right course of action either because I can't imagine she won't feel that her authority and position aren't being questioned. She knows the rules and if she chooses to break them it's on her. It really leaves you in a no-win situation. If she passes the certification it could be due to tons of studying on her behalf. If she fails then it will be a good lesson learned for her. If it will eat you away inquire or report but I would MYOB.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Update: She flunked the exam.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Update: She flunked the exam.

Ohhh...very interesting. What happens now?!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in icu, er, transplant, case management, ps.
Update: She flunked the exam.

Interesting. Back to the original question. Most certification exam organizations will investigate reports of 'mis-steps' on their applications. I believe it was unethical for her to take the exam. I would have made a phone call.

Woody:twocents:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

IMO, that's her business and you should not say anything. also, i laaughed when you said you hope she fails. ha ha ha! :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Cardiothoracic Transplant Telemetry.
Sorry. We know what we see. If, occasionally, she would raise a finger to help AT THE BEDSIDE we could feel better about her defrauding the AACN for a credential.

The eligibility requirements for both the PCCN and the CCRN allow for supervision of nurses at the bedside to count for the practice hours. Check the website and read it carefully. If your manager has either of those certifications merely being your boss qualifies her for the certification.

If you have a problem with her because she won't help on the floor, that is one thing, but you certainly need to take a closer look at all of the time that you have spent gossiping about her.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion