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Emily L McClung1, Kathleen B Gaberson
1Author Affiliations: Jonas Scholar and Clinical Nurse Educator (Dr McClung), University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Ohio; and Owner and Principal Nursing Education Consultant (Dr Gaberson), OWK Consulting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Promoting a culture of integrity in nursing education is key to reducing academic dishonesty. Proactive strategies are more effective than reactive measures in preventing dishonest behaviors among nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Integrity
- Student Behavior
Background:
- Academic dishonesty is a persistent issue among nursing students.
- Faculty seek understanding and strategies to curb dishonest academic behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define academic dishonesty broadly.
- To explore factors driving dishonest student conduct.
- To summarize methods for reducing academic dishonesty.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on academic dishonesty in nursing.
- Analysis of motivating factors.
- Synthesis of reduction strategies and policy development guidance.
Main Results:
- An expanded definition of academic dishonesty is presented.
- Key motivating factors for student dishonesty are identified.
- Effective strategies for reducing academic dishonesty are summarized.
Conclusions:
- Cultivating an environment of honesty and integrity proactively is crucial.
- Preventing academic dishonesty is more effective than reacting to incidents.
- Fostering integrity minimizes nursing students' engagement in dishonest behaviors.
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