1985-1986 Academic Catalog

State. Cedarville College Department of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Regents and the State ofOhio Board of Nursing 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 Iicensure 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: National Stu– dent Nurses Association, Allstate Foundation, Amvets Memorial Scholarship, Director of Financial Aids for Women, National Foundation March of Dimes Health Careers Awards, Nursing Scholarship Program, and Nursing Student Loan Program. Cedarville College provides scholarships to nursing students through the Nursing Scholarship Fund (see page 155). Information regarding employment opportunities in area health related agencies is available in the Department of Nursing. Be– cause of the time necessary for clinical activity, outside employ– ment will be limited for most students. Orientation Program. All students new to the Department of Nursing are required to attend the orientation program at the be– ginning of the fall quarter. Students are responsible for informa– tion given at orientation sessions. National Student Nurses Association. A local chapter of the Na– tional Student Nurses Association was formed in 1983. Member– ship is open to all nursing students who are willing to pay dues and participate in activities of the chapter. Liability insurance, career planning, and a journal are some benefits of NSNA. Adm1:ss1cm to Students apply to the Department of Nursing during the spring of their year of 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 41-110 English Composition I 41-140 English Composition II 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 71-356 Biochemistry 81-110 Fundamentals of Speech 91-272 Family and Society 2. Cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA = 2.5).