i have a "hypothetical" situation and i would like to get advice or feedback.
i have a friend who moved to another state and is a nurse. well here back in the "home" state i found out that her nursing license was suspended due to diversion ( not of narcotics, but one for a prescribed med and the other two were otc) and for falsifying work notes as well.
well she now lives in state b and has a current license in good standing. the two states are not part of a compact agreement.
should this be reported to state b or should i just let nature run its course and not say a word?
The original post, thread title, and subsequent posts contain an element of the thrill of having perceived power ... as in, "I, licensed nurse, have knowledge of some other licensed nurse's situation that could get her into trouble. I could exercise this power!"
(except I can't seem to decide whether or not to do it ... so I'll ask a thousand anonymous internet users what their opinion is ... )
OP -- decide what this is worth in the big scheme of things. If you feel that this nurse has pulled a fast one on the BON in the new state and deserves condemnation and loss of her livelihood as a punishment -- go for it. If not, if you feel there are bigger issues to which you can devote your personal energy, then kindly MYOB.
And the new nurses who have looked up themselves and their classmates on their state's licensing websites -- I understand the thrill. But give it a few years time, and a few instances of hostile family memebers asking, "what was your name again?" ... and the thrill will wear off. Trust me.
because it can be very productive to discuss such situations, real or not.
it sparks our creative juices, our critical thinking skills, and any ethical situations that enter the picture.
leslie:)
I disagree with you on this one, leslie.
It's intellectualized Jerry Springerism, at best. At worst, it's nothing more than lunch table gossip as in, "well, I don't know this for sure (wink, wink) but I hear that ..."
It's intellectualized Jerry Springerism, at best. At worst, it's nothing more than lunch table gossip as in, "well, I don't know this for sure (wink, wink) but I hear that ..."
that element of the thread, is also obvious.
still, i haven't been focusing on the perceived intent of the thread...
Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
I would question the "friendship" level of this person in this situation towards the" hypothetical nurse/situation" who felt the need to check on that person's license status and any complaints against that person. Why would one unless one is in a legitimate position of NEEDING to know about a license, even bother, unless that person has too much time on his/her hands; is vindictive and wants to cause trouble; is a gossip and wants to slander another person; is unprofessional? Ever play the game "Gossip"? By the time the original word/sentence gets to the end of the group of people playing, it usually sounds nothing at all like what was said. Could very well happen here and ruin someone's career/life.
the problem wasn't that she borrowed the medications -- it's that she didn't give the right dose. that can happen even using the patient's own meds. ("um, there's six pills in here so i give all six, right?" well no, that's six doses.)
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The original post, thread title, and subsequent posts contain an element of the thrill of having perceived power ... as in, "I, licensed nurse, have knowledge of some other licensed nurse's situation that could get her into trouble. I could exercise this power!"
(except I can't seem to decide whether or not to do it ... so I'll ask a thousand anonymous internet users what their opinion is ... )
OP -- decide what this is worth in the big scheme of things. If you feel that this nurse has pulled a fast one on the BON in the new state and deserves condemnation and loss of her livelihood as a punishment -- go for it. If not, if you feel there are bigger issues to which you can devote your personal energy, then kindly MYOB.
And the new nurses who have looked up themselves and their classmates on their state's licensing websites -- I understand the thrill. But give it a few years time, and a few instances of hostile family memebers asking, "what was your name again?" ... and the thrill will wear off. Trust me.