I’m a super frustrated nursing student. Most of my class blatantly cheats on tests and quizzes, and it drives me insane. The teachers are oblivious but I know someone in the class has said something. Apparently it’s not that big of a deal for them? They write their answers super super big on their paper and lift it up for everyone and it’s ridiculous.
The worst is when I or someone who doesn’t cheat gets the answer wrong and we inquire about the answer and they will respond with DUUUHHHH IT IS THIS DUHHHH! Girl, you wouldn’t have known that if you wouldn’t have seen it, so shush.
So my question is: have you seen any students cheating in your class and what did you do about it? Did they pass their NCLEX?
I witnessed cheating in my school as well, and it was hard to see those who were studying versus those who would take the classes as a joke but at the end of the day... it shows in the patient care they give. Nursing is more than a test. Nobody can fake or cheat in caring, being compassionate, and providing quality care that will leave the patients thanking you. Focus on yourself!
Specializes in RHIT with a crap load of medical experience..
I was thinking the same as some of the other comments. They will get their comeuppance one way or another. Focus on you and not let their unscrupulous behavior take hold of you.
Sorry you are dealing with this issue in your program.
I was in your situation with respect to people cheating and would really brag about how well they do.
One thing I really embrace is whose actions I can control. It is only yourself. You can control your own learning and your own actions. Everyone will take the same NCLEX and fortunately you can't cheat on that exam.
Oh my God I have so been there we had people cheating at my school too.don't stick your neck out because it will make you a Target just make sure you stay away from them. My school started videoing our classes. I am so sorry you're going through this but if it makes you feel any better most nursing schools have an exit exam and it's proctored they won't be able to cheat on that. ??♥️
The number one regret I have from nursing school is not reporting someone who was blatantly cheating before my eyes. I was too tired after studying all night before the exam and decided to just go home and sleep.
Other options include reporting this behavior to the state BON and/or the accrediting entity that has vetted your program.
An additional alternative would be to have a non-nursing and non-school friend video tape this behavior from outside the classroom window. If it is as blatant as you say it is, the cheating shouldn't be hard to capture, even on an iPhone.
It's wonderful to make life long friends in nursing school, but these don't sound like the type of life long friends you want.
Like the previous poster said, do consider the ramifications re: professors being somewhat "in on it" to a certain degree and how that might play out for you.
My vote, burn 'em to the ground. Just be ready for the storm unless you can get it done anonymously. I.e. make an anonymous email and eventually prove you owned the email account after you send your complaint.
Jesus get a life lol. You must be so fun at parties.
Jesus get a life lol. You must be so fun at parties.
I want to do a coin flip. Recently I was applying to CRNA school. Someone who cheated the whole time, and got that 4.0, would get an unfair advantage, when the person who didn't cheat could be at a hypothetical disadvantage.
When working at a field where lives are in our hands it is essential to know your stuff!
Someday, they'll feel inadequate for it. They'll torture themselves psychologically if they have any conscience. Nothing to be proud of to be a cheater in nursing schools or other areas of life.
I want to do a coin flip. Recently I was applying to CRNA school. Someone who cheated the whole time, and got that 4.0, would get an unfair advantage, when the person who didn't cheat could be at a hypothetical disadvantage.
When working at a field where lives are in our hands it is essential to know your stuff!
You are saying 1 person is gonna stop you from going to CRNA school when their is multiple schools you applied to with many, many spots available? That is a joke.....
People at my nursing school all cheated in our B.S. ethics class that was 80% about Florence nightdale. Are they going to be bad nurses who you can't trust with their life? No. Mind your own business.
There are many good reasons why we take general education in soft sciences. Heck, take a glorious pleasure observing or making journals of people every day. If you can figure out how to manage people, you will be a happy man or woman.
Specializes in Nursing Student w/ ED Level II Trauma Experience.
On 12/19/2019 at 6:00 PM, Katherin7 said:
Hey guys,
I’m a super frustrated nursing student. Most of my class blatantly cheats on tests and quizzes, and it drives me insane. The teachers are oblivious but I know someone in the class has said something. Apparently it’s not that big of a deal for them? They write their answers super super big on their paper and lift it up for everyone and it’s ridiculous.
The worst is when I or someone who doesn’t cheat gets the answer wrong and we inquire about the answer and they will respond with DUUUHHHH IT IS THIS DUHHHH! Girl, you wouldn’t have known that if you wouldn’t have seen it, so shush.
So my question is: have you seen any students cheating in your class and what did you do about it? Did they pass their NCLEX?
I can't believe there are people out there that would cheat through nursing school. That's DANGEROUS. These are people's lives we're dealing with & saving! ? How awful!!!!
Kooky Korky, BSN, RN
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I know it's aggravating but MYOB.
Mind Your Own Business