Academic integrity in online examinations in a graduate nurse practitioner program: Student perceptions and lessons for nurse educators.

Background: While nursing is repeatedly voted the most trusted profession, academic dishonesty is nearly as prevalent in nursing as it is in other disciplines and has been increasing for 30 years. The relationship between academic dishonesty in nursing programs and unethical behavior in clinical settings underscores the importance of exploring student perceptions of academic dishonesty.

Method: This descriptive study used a survey methodology to examine graduate nursing students' perceptions of academic dishonesty (willingness to report cheating, exam cheating deterrents, and importance of academic integrity).