Abstract

The purpose of this project is to reveal the issue of cheating among nursing students and determine ways to diminish its existence, maintain the integrity of the nursing profession and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes. Recommendations admissions screening tools, institution policy revisions, and utilizing student leaders.

Author Details

Patricia Severt, MSN, RN; Amanda Page

Sigma Membership

Rho Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Mount Carmel, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Academic Dishonesty, Nursing Students, Plagiarism

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Building integrity into nursing curriculum and culture

Dublin, Ireland

The purpose of this project is to reveal the issue of cheating among nursing students and determine ways to diminish its existence, maintain the integrity of the nursing profession and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes. Recommendations admissions screening tools, institution policy revisions, and utilizing student leaders.