Afua Ottie Arhin

Bio: Afua Ottie Arhin is an academic researcher from Fayetteville State University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nurse education & Academic dishonesty. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 8 publications receiving 229 citations. Previous affiliations of Afua Ottie Arhin include Grambling State University & Florida A&M University.

A pilot study of nursing student's perceptions of academic dishonesty: a generation Y perspective.

Abstract: As a result of the proliferation of technology, academic dishonesty in colleges and universities is becoming a major global problem of higher education. Unfortunately, it is documented in published research that today's student appears to normalize academic dishonest behaviors. This paper reports on a pilot study that tested an instrument that explored the perceptions of cheating in undergraduate nursing students. The instrument explored scenarios that represented dishonest behaviors in examination situations; dishonest behaviors relevant to classroom assignments; and scenarios that represented dishonest behaviors towards practical laboratory experiences. The participants in this study were quite clear on the definition of academic dishonesty in examination situations but had difficulty identifying academic dishonest behaviors during classroom and laboratory assignments. This paper further discusses these findings from the unique point of view of the characteristics of Generation Yers and the resulting implications for successful strategies that may curtail academic dishonesty.

Using deconstruction to educate Generation Y nursing students.

Abstract: Nurse educators are obligated to use creative strategies to educate a post-modern generation of students who possess distinct characteristics, particularly related to teaching and learning. The complexity of today's health care system, related to changing sociological factors and the differences in this generation, gives reason to tap into the strengths of this generation and consider how a postmodern perspective can influence nursing and nursing education. Derrida, to whom deconstruction is attributed, approached postmodern philosophy as a form of textual criticism. Deconstruction denotes a particular practice of reading, criticism, and analytical inquiry, factors that are important to nursing education. This article describes how deconstruction can be used to enhance nursing education of Generation Y students, and its application to reading comprehension and writing skills is explored.

Encouraging alternative forms of self expression in the generation Y student: a strategy for effective learning in the classroom.

Abstract: A majority of students in the classrooms of colleges and universities today, are a product of a generation of latch key kids in which daycare, babysitters, television, and computers serve as surrogate parents. With the proliferation of technology, the internet, beepers and cell phones have become social lifelines for this generation. They are technology savvy, independent and resourceful. Conditioned to expect immediate gratification, these youth have shorter attention spans and also a low threshold for boredom. It can be quite a challenge for educators to keep these young people engaged in the classroom. This paper presents an innovative teaching/learning strategy used in a nursing school in Florida that accommodates the unique characteristics of these learners.

Educating a new generation: teaching baby boomer faculty about millennial students.

Abstract: This review examines the impact of generational influences on the faculty-student relationship. Specifically, the baby boomer faculty-millennial learner dyad is explored, as these two generations are most representative of the faculty-student demographic. Teaching and learning preferences are emphasized, and implications and recommendations for nursing faculty are presented.

Standards of Best Practice: Simulation

Abstract: Standards reflect best practices in health care disciplines and health science education. StandardsePolicies that provide the foundation of decisions and actions defined by shared values, beliefs, and principles. INACSL standards for simulation include Rationale, Outcome, Criteria and Guidelines. RationaleeJustification for the development of a standard. OutcomeeIntended result(s) of adhering to the standard. CriteriaeFactors such as attributes, characteristics, and/or parameters necessary to meet the outcome(s) of the standard. GuidelineseProcedures or principles that are not mandatory but are used to assist in meeting standards. Guidelines are not necessarily comprehensive; they provide a framework for developing policies and procedures.

Student Entitlement: Issues and Strategies for Confronting Entitlement in the Classroom and Beyond

Abstract: While not representative of all students, those who demonstrate a sense of entitlement demand a great deal of instructors' time and energy. Our article places student entitlement in its social context, with specific attention to the prevalence of the consumer mentality, grade inflation, and the self-esteem of the student generation. We then outline several strategies for dealing with entitlement behavior. We suggest that greater clarity in standards and assessment, combined with specific requirements guiding teacher-student interactions and general efforts to resocialize students and faculty, will help to curb these behaviors.

Teaching undergraduate nursing research: a comparison of traditional and innovative approaches for success with millennial learners.

Abstract: Historically, nursing students have questioned the value of a nursing research course and have not appreciated the research-practice link. These are important concerns in light of the increasing emphasis on evidence-based nursing practice. The purpose of this study was to develop innovative strategies for teaching undergraduate nursing research that engage millennial learners and emphasize the relationship between evidence-based practice and clinical outcomes. Innovative assignments were developed that included interactive learning, group work, and practical applications preferred by these learners. Using a Likert scale, students' perceived effectiveness of innovative assignments and more traditional assignments were compared. Results indicated a preference for active learning assignments, reading quizzes, clinical nurse researcher presentations, and collaboration with clinical course assignments. By combining traditional assignments with innovative strategies and nursing practice applications, millennial learners were engaged and able to clearly articulate the value of the research-practice link vital to evidence-based nursing practice.