Should I have turned the LVN in?

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So I know this person who is an LVN, or so I thought until recently. I was informed by someone close to this person that they in fact were not an LVN. I then decided to look at the BON website and find out if they were licensed. I could not find this person anywhere with any info I put in...Not even with the correct SS# or Birthdate! I then thought maybe they were a MA and just told ppl they were an LVN. But after I talked to this person's place of business I found out that they were in fact practicing with the title of LVN. So I sent a letter to the board because I felt it my obligation to do so. Did I overstep any boundaries? I think not, but I am sure someone has to have a different opinion than me. Also, I am a little worried that this may come back on me. I had no ill will toward this person, I was simply concerned and appalled that someone could get away with this. Hopefully for this persons sake they are in fact licensed and for some reason I just could not find it.

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to the op-don't get so upset. Folks get riled up around here for various things. In particular, people don't like other people reporting people as this is not "minding their own business." the whole knowing the ssn thing is weird (and sounds like the acquaintance has a vendetta against the "lpn") which makes people think that you have dishonorable intentions and therefore don't want anything to do with making you feel good.

I think you did the right thing by reporting something you thought was wrong after investigating the matter.

I'm not sure why you need validation from an?

Keep us posted--i'm curious to see what would happen in this scenario...

thank you! This is what i needed. I am not sure either why i felt i needed validation.

I regret it now. I know i did nothing wrong. -the end-

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