Learning Impact of Armed Forces Medical Background on Military Nursing Students in an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

ABSTRACT: The study examined differences between military students enrolled in an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program with and without medical experience and/or a previous bachelor's degree on graduation grade point average (GPA) and NCLEX®-RN first-time pass rates. Significant differences were found between groups with/without military medical experience on NCLEX-RN, but not graduation GPA. Significant differences were found between groups with/without prior degree on GPA, but not on NCLEX-RN. Having both medical experience and a prior degree did not make a difference on GPA or NCLEX-RN. Findings offer guidance on admission criteria to accelerated programs for this unique group of students.

Attitudes Toward Academic Dishonesty in Health Profession Students.

INTRODUCTION: Academic dishonesty of health profession students may negatively impact the clinical environment. This study examined the attitudes, experiences, and behaviors of nursing, physician assistant, and physical therapist students towards academic dishonesty and explored differences based on demographic variables. METHODS: A survey was administered to health profession students in their last semester of the program. RESULTS: 120 students responded. Most reported never observing or participating in activities of academic dishonesty. Collaborating on assignments when instructed not to and falsifying aspects of patient encounters were the two most frequent activities reported. CONCLUSIONS: Teamwork and peers may negatively influence academic integrity in some circumstances. Educators should consider strategies to promote individual accountability as well as integrity when reporting clinical findings.

Motivated Strategies for Learning in Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Students.

Students in a second-degree accelerated BSN program experience a rigorous curriculum and fast-paced introduction to the nursing profession. This study examined the relationships among self-esteem, motivation, learning strategies, demographic characteristics, and academic achievement. The results indicated that all of the students had good self-esteem; some demographic characteristics influenced the type of motivation and learning strategies they endorsed but did not influence their current academic performance.