2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement As a Christ-centered learning community, the Cedarville University School of Nursing is dedicated to influencing the profession of nursing for Jesus Christ, domestically and globally. In this environment, we contribute to the body of nursing knowledge, provide leadership in nursing and healthcare arenas, and produce graduates who are grounded in biblical truth and demonstrate mastery in four primary areas: care, culture, godly living, and information management. Accreditation and Licensure The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Cedarville University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( www.ccneaccreditation.org ) and has full approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Ohio Board of Nursing. Admission Students who wish to apply for admission to Cedarville University and major in nursing need a strong commitment to leading a godly lifestyle and learning ways to use nursing as ministry for Christ. Acceptance by Cedarville University does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing major. A college preparatory curriculum including four years of both mathematics and science (algebra, biology, and chemistry are required) provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of 24 (or SAT composite of 1160, or CLT composite of 76) or higher is required to enter the program as a nursing major. A select number of students who have not achieved these scores, but who have met the above curricular requirements and are otherwise eligible for admission to the University, may be admitted as pre-nursing students. It is the responsibility of pre-nursing students to obtain a change of major form in order to change their major to nursing if they earn an unrounded cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of freshman year at Cedarville University. • Nursing major – ACT: 24 or higher; SAT: 1160 or higher; CLT: 76 or higher. • Pre-Nursing (if does not have ACT of 24, SAT of 1160, or CLT of 76 take courses in freshman nursing plan; change major to nursing when earns unrounded cumulative GPA of 3.0) • Only nursing majors may take 2000 level and above nursing courses • Only nursing majors may enroll in clinical courses. • Admission to the School of Nursing is contingent upon available clinical/classroom space. Admission Criteria for Transferring from Another Nursing Program Every year the Cedarville University School of Nursing receives transfer requests from students who are enrolled in various nursing programs around the country. Admission to the School of Nursing is contingent upon available clinical/classroom space. These are the requirements that must be met in order for students to transfer from another nursing program into the Cedarville University School of Nursing B.S.N. program. 1. Students applying for transfer at Checkpoint #1 (end of first freshman semester / prior to NSG-1050 and NSG-1055) must meet all Checkpoint #1 requirements. 2. Students applying for transfer at Checkpoint #2 (end of freshman year or equivalent) must meet all Checkpoint #2 requirements. 3. Students applying for transfer at Checkpoint #3 (mid sophomore year or equivalent) must meet all Checkpoint #3 requirements except the requirement that they have no more than four remaining general education/Bible classes at the start of their junior year. 4. Students applying for transfer at Checkpoint #4 (end sophomore year or equivalent) must meet all Checkpoint #4 requirements. 5. If a transfer candidate has received a failing grade or WF (withdraw fail) in two previous nursing courses, they will not be admitted to the program. 6. A transfer candidate who has a single failure in any previous nursing course will result in the student being admitted on academic probation. 7. If a transfer candidate is admitted on academic probation, they will be required to meet all academic probation standards until graduation. 8. Students may request transfer credit for the following nursing courses by submitting their transcript and course syllabus: a. NSG-1000 (Member of Nursing Profession) b. NSG-1050/1055 (Health Promotion and Wellness/ Experiences in Health Promotion) c. NSG-2000 (Roles in Disease Prevention) d. NSG-2050 (Roles in Disease Management) – See details below (#9) e. NSG-3110 (Pharmacology) f. NSG-3930 (Nursing Research and EBP) 9. Students may request transfer credit for NSG-2050 (Roles in Disease Management) by submitting their transcript and course syllabus, and passing skills validation per course requirements. 10. All students who transfer into the Cedarville University B.S.N. program must take: a. NSG-2800 (Special Topics in Nursing) (1–3 credits) required for progression. To be taken during first semester at Cedarville University for those entering at Checkpoint #2 or after. b. NSG-3000 (Nursing Care of Ill Adults) c. NSG-3010 (Care of Women and Newborns) d. NSG-3030 (Care of Children) e. NSG-3050 (Behavioral and Mental Health Care) f. NSG-4000 (Care of Populations) g. NSG-4030 (Complex Care Management) h. NSG-4020 (Leadership and Management) i. NSG-4060 (Transition Into Practice) j. NSG-4950 (Seminar in Nursing) 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 181 School of Nursing Mission Statement