Abstract
Nursing is consistently ranked for its honesty and integrity. It is guided by a set of standards for ethical practice. However, nursing students participate in academic dishonesty at rates similar to non-nursing students. In addition, those who participate in academic dishonesty are more likely to be dishonest in the clinical setting. Dishonesty in clinical can directly impact patients and staff putting both at risk of harm. While in their nursing program, decision making is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, which is taught during the program. Specifics on the time spent and method used to teach the ANA Code of Ethics are missing from the literature. Students at a higher stage of moral development are less likely to participate in dishonest behaviors. Little is known about the relationship between decision-making and dishonesty in the classroom or clinical settings and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Sigma Membership
Eta Xi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Academic Integrity, Clinical Dishonesty, Code of Ethics, Ethical Practice, Academic Dishonesty, Nursing Students
Advisor
Michele Gerwick
Second Advisor
Pamela O'Harra
Third Advisor
Edith West
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Year
2021
Recommended Citation
Cooper, Diann C., "The relationship between the stage of moral development and the frequency of dishonest behaviors in the classroom and clinical setting in baccalaureate nursing students" (2022). Dissertations. 1679.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1679
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None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-02-16
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28321909; ProQuest document ID: 2528810743. The author still retains copyright.