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Academic dishonesty: What impact does it have and what can faculty do?
Oralea A Pittman1, Elizabeth Barker
1Department of Nursing, Ohio State University, Hilliard, Ohio.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|September 5, 2020
Summary
Academic dishonesty is prevalent in nursing education, impacting patient care and professional trust. Further research and faculty intervention are crucial to foster ethical behavior among nurse practitioner students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Academic dishonesty among nursing students is a known issue with potential negative consequences for patient outcomes and professional trust.
- While prelicensure nursing students have been studied, there is a gap in research regarding academic integrity among nurse practitioner (NP) students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of understanding and addressing academic dishonesty specifically within nurse practitioner education programs.
- To emphasize the role of faculty in preventing unethical behavior and promoting a culture of professional integrity.
Main Methods:
- This study reviews existing literature on academic dishonesty in nursing education.
- It identifies a need for further research into the specific challenges and prevalence of academic dishonesty among nurse practitioner students.
Main Results:
- Academic dishonesty in educational settings can translate to clinical practice, potentially compromising patient safety and trust.
- There is a significant lack of research focused on academic integrity among nurse practitioner students.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to understand academic dishonesty among nurse practitioner students.
- Faculty must actively prevent, address, and establish consequences for academic dishonesty to uphold professional integrity.
- Creating a culture of integrity is vital for all levels of the nursing profession.
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