Cheating in nursing school

[nursingforme2]

Hi there,

So, there's been cheating in my program. I am not quite sure what to do about it so here I am turning to you guys for help. There are students who have to take their tests at different times from the normal class due to special needs. We take our exams first and then they have to take their tests a lot later. The issue is that these people are asking other students for questions and answers that were on the tests. Since we take our exams first they have an advantage and are getting better grades then those of us who have tried really hard to get to where we are. I find this to be really unfair. I feel it's the students fault as well as the faculty just to let them know that maybe everyone should be taking their tests at the same to reduce the chances of someone cheating? How do I go about this anonymously? Using school computer with a new email possibly? Thank you

[futurenurse.jc]

We are all in this together. Sharing information to others is not as bad as what you think. What if you happened to be the person who will take the exam later and others told you about the exam content and some answers? Would you be ok because it is something beneficial to you?

Nursing is a group effort and we should all be helping each other. Yes i see your point that you worked so hard to do well and others just get it easy and get a higher grade than you. Does it matter if they get a higher grade? Isn't an A is an A? You get the material and that's great! You now have better understanding when problem arises.

Should you report it? Cheating needs a proof. So if you want to report have a proof. If not, do not despise them. Just join them and make connections so you can also get some information that can be clarified.

[emmjayy, BSN, RN]

We are all in this together. Sharing information to others is not as bad as what you think. What if you happened to be the person who will take the exam later and others told you about the exam content and some answers? Would you be ok because it is something beneficial to you?

Nursing is a group effort and we should all be helping each other. Yes i see your point that you worked so hard to do well and others just get it easy and get a higher grade than you. Does it matter if they get a higher grade? Isn't an A is an A? You get the material and that's great! You now have better understanding when problem arises.

Should you report it? Cheating needs a proof. So if you want to report have a proof. If not, do not despise them. Just join them and make connections so you can also get some information that can be clarified.

LOL WHAT, this is honestly the worst advice I've seen on here. Encouraging a student to participate in a cheating scheme that could result in their termination from a program is not okay.

[futurenurse.jc]

True it is the worst advice but think bout it. How many people have cheated and never reported because they're getting answers from others and drama

[emmjayy, BSN, RN]

True it is the worst advice but think bout it. How many people have cheated and never reported because they're getting answers from others and drama

Cheating is horrible in any degree, but especially in a medically-related one. Your patients rely on you to know what's normal, what's not, and how to help them. If you're cheating and not learning the material, you're much more likely to harm or even kill a patient due to ignorance. Cheating is never in any way acceptable.

[Volley88]

Honesty, its on them. Its worse that your other classmates are helping them out, but they still have to pass the NCLEX and ATI/HESI before graduating. If they cannot, they wasted their time in nursing school and should have taken studying more seriously.

[nursingforme2]

So, how do I go about reported this anonymously. I don't want any repercussions, but really admin should put two and two together. I'm thinking about using a public computer and just letting them know to reduce any chance of test integrity, everyone should take their exams at the same time. Any help, is appreciated.