1984-1985 Academic Catalog

the Ohio Board of Regents and the State ofOhio Board ofNursing Education and Nurse Registration. Upon graduation from the four- year program of the college, an individual is eligible for admission to the examina– tion for licensure as a registered nurse. Licensure is mandatory in order to practice nursing in Ohio. Graduates planning to practice nursing in other states will be eligible for admission to the exami– nation for Ii censure in those states. Students wishing to apply for nursing at Cedarville College need a strong background in college preparatory classes including chemistry, algebra, and two years of a foreign language. A five– year plan is recommended for applicants with minimal high school preparation in mathematics, science, and language. Applicants are required by Ohio State law to give evidence of graduation from an accredited high school. A satisfactory score on the General Education Development Test (high school equiva– lency diploma test) will be accepted from individuals who have graduated from a nonaccredited high school. Financial Aid. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding all types of financial assistance. Potential sources of aid available specifically for nursing students include: Allstate Foun– dation, Amvets Memorial Scholarships, Director of Financial Aids for Women, National Foundation March of Dimes Health Careers Awards, Nursing Scholarship Program, Nursing Student Loan Program Cedarville College provides scholarships to nursing students through the Nursing Scholarship Fund (see page 150). Additional aid is often available through local hospital recruit– ment budgets. Students are generally assisted with college ex– penses in return for a commitment to be employed by the assisting hospital for a given time span following graduation. Information regarding these programs is available through the hospitals in– volved or through local high school guidance counselors. Local hospitals hire nursing students as aides when positions are avail- able. Infonnation regarding employment opportunities in area health related agencies is available in the Department of Nursing. Because of the time necessary for clinical activity, outside em– ployment will be limited for most students. Orientation All students new to the Department of Nursing are required to attend the orientation program at the be– ginning of the falJ quarter. Students are responsible for informa– tion given at orientation sessions. Student Nurses Action. Student Nurses in Action is a campus group promoting community service and is open to all nursing students. Special projects are planned as needs arise for assistance with blood banks, clinics, and disaster relief. Field trips are con– ducted to area health fairs, community service agencies and health service agencies, and institutions. Ad.miissi{m to Students apply to the Department of Nursing during the of their sophomor~ year of college. The availability of faculty and clinical facilities necessary for effective clinical activity places constraints on numbers who may be accepted into the pro– gram. Consequently, students are accepted for admission to the Department of Nursing following evaluation of: 1. Grades in the following courses: 21-101 Old Testament Survey 21-102 New Testament Survey 21-230 Theology Survey 41-120 English Grammar and Syntax 41-130 Principles of Composition 51-140 Introduction to the Humanities 66-160 General Psychology 66-260 Human Growth and Development 71-114 Introduction to Biology 71-154 Principles of Chemistry 71-155 Principles of Organic Chemistry 71-216, 71-217 Human Anatomy and Physiology 71-238 Introductory Microbiology