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Cheating must be okay--everybody does it!

Daryle L Brown1

  • 1Department of Undergraduate Studies, Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USA. dbrown@pace.edu

Nurse Educator
|February 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Academic cheating is prevalent among students seeking better grades and opportunities. This study surveyed nursing students to identify cheating behaviors and explore classroom-based preventative measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Academic Integrity
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Cheating is a persistent issue in academia, driven by students' desire for academic advancement.
  • Students cheat to achieve higher test scores, course completion, and competitive advantages.
  • The benefits of high grades, such as scholarships and job offers, incentivize cheating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and motivations behind academic cheating in nursing students.
  • To identify and evaluate measures implemented to reduce cheating within the classroom.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among nursing students to gather data on cheating behaviors.
  • The study documented various strategies employed by educators to mitigate cheating.

Main Results:

  • Data from the survey revealed common cheating practices among nursing students.
  • The article outlines specific interventions aimed at curbing academic dishonesty.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding student motivations is key to addressing cheating in nursing programs.
  • Implementing targeted classroom strategies can effectively reduce academic dishonesty and uphold educational standards.

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