What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

guest22304 · Apr 11, 2004

I currently take A&P II and we got to have an open book test. Would you believe this girl actually had the nerve to get up and start asking other students what they put as answers?! Our prof had left b/c he was sick.

My girlfriend called me and told me this (I had finished my test and left early) and asked what she should do. I say, BLOW THE WHISTLE b/c I bust my tail for my grades, good or bad. So she did and the prof made the class take the test again. Luckily this gal is shooting for dental hygiene, so I won't be forced to kill her if she shows up in my nursing classes! Ha ha. But I feel like you are doing a disservice to all including yourself if you don't tell. :uhoh3:

Shed13911 · Apr 11, 2004

I agree with the previous posters as why you should report it. There may be mistakes they could make that would cost someone their life. You would be as guilty if you did not act on the information before it came to that. Why should it go any further? Theses cheaters are wasting the instructors time and taking away from YOU that want to learn. Do it how ever you want, but do it NOW!! :imbar

hock1 · Apr 11, 2004

Forget about the cheaters. None of the known cheaters in my graduating class passed the NCLEX. The cheaters are only cheating themselves. :uhoh3:

skanded · Apr 11, 2004

We had a cheater last semester during our OB/Peds rotation. It was so frustrating, I worked my bum off for my A's but she got B's by cheating. I finally went to the instructer and said you have a cheater you need to keep your eyes open. I didn't say who...they caught her and she is out. :)

nekhismom · Apr 11, 2004

I know people who practically cheated all the way through nursing school. It is VERY frustrating. BUt just remember, they can't cheat on the NCLEX. It will be do or die time then. And if they haven't learned anything during nursing school, they are going to have one heck of a time trying to cram it all in in a few short weeks before NCLEX. Don't worry, but they will get theirs in the end, however rude and mean that may sound.

Nursie30 · Apr 11, 2004

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

It is your duty to speak up, you could save lives...NCLEX has nothing to do with clinicals, actual pts during school that could be harmed because someone doesn't even know what a Gallbladder is........At this point, we are not in Junior high any more or "tattling" It is a duty as a professional, to report this, they aren't just hurting themselves, and hanging themselves, they could be harming a pt.....Yes it MAY very well be DO or DIE.....go speak with your instructor, in confidence, it is also her responsiblity to " hold in confidence all personal matters commited to my keeping"

Just one of many ethical situations that your are going to be confronted with during your nursing career, doing the right thing now, will teach you that you can't always go with the flow, and your not always going to be liked, but you will be doing the right thing........

bluesky, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2004

Hey I don't cheat, get good grades and I STILL don't know what I'm doing!

sharann, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2004

Forget about the cheaters. None of the known cheaters in my graduating class passed the NCLEX. The cheaters are only cheating themselves.

I actually still believe that the cheaters are potentially dangerous to others and not just to themselves. I was passing BP meds, giving injections etc in 1st and 2nd semester. In 2nd they let us pass on our own. What if I had cheated in drug calculations or my medication tests? Stopping cheating in its tracks is important now and in life.

RedSox33RN · Apr 11, 2004

I'm glad you're standing up. We are all adults, and know the rules. The rules of cheating and plagiarism are posted on EVERYTHING at my school, so there is no way someone can't NOT know what the consequences will be. This student does not deserve to be there - period. And I believe since we are all adults, it is our duty to speak up when we see something wrong being done. We teach it to our children. I believe that cheating is no different.

There are too many other ways she could have gone about learning the material, and she knows it.

Good for you standing up for what is right.

Stitchie · Apr 12, 2004

I know people who practically cheated all the way through nursing school. It is VERY frustrating. BUt just remember, they can't cheat on the NCLEX. It will be do or die time then. And if they haven't learned anything during nursing school, they are going to have one heck of a time trying to cram it all in in a few short weeks before NCLEX. Don't worry, but they will get theirs in the end, however rude and mean that may sound.

Doesn't sound rude or mean to me at all. NCLEX is the big end-all, be-all, grand Messiah and giant carrot in the nursing school 'regime'. As it should be. you cannot get all of that knowledge in a few short weeks if you haven't been clued in to the mroe important aspects of what the heck is going on here.

Cheaters always hang themselves; if not now, eventually.There's just too much going against them to give them an edge. Concentrate on yourself; know you are doing the best you can by your patients and you will learn so much more your first year out that school will seem like sheltered environment compared to being thrown into floor nursing. Get all the experience for yourself, do all that you are capable of, work in a hospital if possible, and forget the rest. Worry about you.

bodine · Apr 12, 2004

[i've got people in my A&P that cheat too. In fact, practically the entire class openly cheats b/c the prof. leaves the room. they justify it by saying that the prof. makes the class too hard and wants us to cheat. i know how you feel - it's annoying b/c i bust my butt for the grades - honestly, though, overall i think people that cheat don't do well as a rule overall. it will catch up with them eventually - maybe not this class - but someday.

dbihl, BSN, RN · Apr 12, 2004

I actually had a guy offer to pay me to sit by me and cheat in my nutrition class:chuckle I could barely believe it... I was like your joking right, your not serious, He is like, I have to pass this class :coollook: I said I can't risk that :nono: Give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got such a good laugh from it for weeks as the guy is like 50 years old!!!!!:rotfl: Oye vey!!