[Answered]: A registered nurse with an Associate Degree in…

A registered nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is found by the BON to have violated NPA Section 301.452(b)(5) after the BON obtains evidence that the nurse falsely claimed to have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree on an application for employment in a nursing position. This conduct by the RN would also be considered a violation of A. Board Rule 217.11(1)(R) regarding being responsible for continuing competence. B. Board Rule 217.11(1)(H) regarding making efforts to obtain orientation/training for competency. C. Board Rule 217.12(6)(D) regarding violation of professional boundaries in the nurse/client relationship. D. Board Rule 217.12(6)(H) regarding providing deceptive information in connection with the practice of nursing.