Nursing Students’ Perception and Practices Related to Academic Integrity Rani P Sheeba1,*, Ravindran Vinitha2, Esther A Angelin1, Susila I Emily2, Charles Mythily Vandana S3, Rose Anuradha4, Chacko Selva Titus2 1Associate Professor, College of Nursing 2Professor, College of Nursing 3Junior Lecturer, College of Nursing 4Professor, Community Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India *Corresponding author: Mrs. Sheeba Rani P, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004, Email: sheebarani@cmcvellore.ac.in, Mobile No: 8056600385
Online published on 12 July, 2019. Abstract Background Academic Integrity is considered as a core value in any educational system. Research on academic integrity has identified that the essential knowledge not gained in the classroom can negatively reflect in patient care. Objectives The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions, practices and factors facilitating and inhibiting academic integrity among undergraduate nursing students. Design A qualitative method was adopted to explore the perception and practices related to academic integrity using anonymous survey. Results The students were knowledgeable about academic integrity and its impact on clinical practice. The students had disclosed various types of academic dishonesty they have witnessed and listed the possible factors which had contributed to it. Conclusion Recommendations for nurse educators include creating a culture of academic integrity among students and providing an academic atmosphere to attenuate opportunities for academic dishonesty. Top Keywords Academic Integrity, Academic Dishonesty, Perceptions, Practices and Factors. Top |