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, Cheating The broad term used to describe all acts of dishonesty committed in the
taking of tests or exams and in the preparation of assignments; occurs
when a student makes use of any unauthorized aids or materials
Ethics Science or study of moral values
Didactic Another term for theory/lecture that provides the foundation of knowledge
Dismissal from University The maximum penalty for committing dishonest acts in accordance with academic
dishonesty
ANA (American Nurses Association) The major national nursing organization concerned with a broad scope of
practice issues: standard of practice, scope of practice, ethics, legal,
and employment issues
Autonomy Right to self-determination; provides nursing care based on respect of
patient's rights to make decisions about their health care
BSN This program requires 2 years of arts and sciences, 2 years of nursing courses, and
a completion of 126-136 credit hours
A grade of zero The minimum penalty for a student guilty of either dishonest act for the
assignment in question
IOM (Institute of Medicine) Provided the recommendation that nurses should practice to the full extent of
their education and training.
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) A subsidiary of the AACN with responsibility for establishing and
implementing standards criteria and for accreditation of baccalaureate
and graduate degree programs in nursing
Incivility Showing disregard for others and causing an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict,
and stress
National League for Nursing (NLN) The national organization of nurse educators with long-standing
commitment to four types of basic programs; established the Centers of
Excellence for nursing programs that meet designated standards
Cite it One way to avoid plagiarism is when in doubt, ?
Code of ethics A set of statements encompassing rules that apply to people in professional roles
Science Nursing is both an art and a ... .
AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) The organization of deans and directors of baccalaureate and
higher-degree nursing programs; establishes standards for programs
concerned with legislative issues that pertain to professional nursing
education
Integrity Acting in accordance with an appropriated code of ethics