1987-1988 Academic Catalog

tion for licensure as a registered nurse. Licensure is mandatory in order to practice nursing. Graduates planning to practice nursing in other states are eligible for admission to the examination for licensure in those states. General Information Students wishing to apply for nursing at Cedarville College need a strong background in college preparatory courses includ– ing chemistry, algebra, and foreign language. A five-year plan is recommended for applicants with minimal high school prepara– tion in mathematics, science, and foreign 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) is 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, National Foundation March of Dimes Health Careers Awards, and Nursing Student Loan Program. Cedarville College provides scholarships to nursing students through the Nursing Scholarship Fund. Information 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 is limited for most students. Orientation Program. All students new to the Department of Nursing are required to attend the orientation program at the beginning of the fall quarter. Students are responsible for infor– mation given at orientation sessions. National Student Nurses Association. A local chapter of the National Student Nurses Association was formed in 1983. Mem– bership is open to all nursing students. 131 Admission to the Department of Nursing Clinical Courses Students apply to the Department of Nursing clinical courses during the Winter Quarter of their sophomore year of college. Currently, faculty and clinical facilities necessary for effective clinical activities are available to permit the admission of all qual– ified students who apply to the program. Students are accepted for admission to the Department of Nursing following evaluation of: 1. Grades in the following courses: BEOT-101 Old Testament Survey BENT-102 New Testament Survey BETH-230 Theology Survey ENG-110 English Composition I ENG-140 English Composition II HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities PYCH-160 General Psychology PYCH-260 Human Growth and Development BI0-114 Introduction to Biology CHEM-154 Principles of Chemistry BI0-216, BI0-217 Human Anatomy and Physiology BI0-238 Introductory Microbiology CHEM-356 Biochemistry COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech SOC-272 Family and Society 2. Cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA = 2.5). 3. Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examina– tion Board (SAT) or the American College Testing Pro– gram Examination (ACT). (Prefer an ACT composite score of 20 or higher.) 4. Written statement of career goals. 5. Recommendation of academic advisor. 6. Report of physical examination including laboratory analysis. 7. Payment of an application fee ($25 nonrefundable).