cosmicjustice

I have a concern. I've heard of nurses at the BSN and MSN level expressing concerns about having to be supervised by a nurse who only is a registered nurse. The RN (registered nurse) has some years of experience but ever since she got the position of supervisor there has been concerns of her ability to govern the nursing department without having a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing. Basically, this is like saying someone with an AA degree is qualified to be a university professor whose requirement is to hold at least a master's degree. Obviously, a person that holds an AA degree cannot be a professor at any college nor university. Should this not also be the requirement, especially in an outpatient surgery center where one's health and well-being are at stake be similar? How can an RN be above an MSN in rank? Is this ethical and legal? The work environment is allegedly in constant tension with a high turnover rate. Please advise. Where should I turn to, to find if this is a legal violation.