1988-1989 Academic Catalog

132 Nursing Because q{Cedarvi//e's reputation for producing excellent nurses, nursing students often face several job opportunities upon graduation. Profile Cedarville College, through the Department of Nursing, offers a baccaleureate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN degree). This four-year nursing program builds upon Bible, liberal arts, sciences, psychology, management, and research courses to challenge students to develop the skills and theory base necessary for professional nursing. Goals The goals of the Department of Nursing are to: 1. Offer a program that results in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. 2. Provide an oppmiunity for Department of Nursing faculty to influence the lives of Christian students. 3. Develop a theory based curriculum in nursing that allows integration of Scripture into the content taught in all class– room and clinical experiences. 4. Graduate BSN prepared nurses who can think critically, demonstrate caring for the people with whom they interact and administer comprehensive quality nursing as beginning generalist. 5. Encourage graduate study in nursing. 6. Have an international impact via missionary nursing by preparing nurses for service in foreign mission fields. Accreditation and Licensure National The Department of Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing. Cedarville College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. State Cedarville College Department of Nursing has full approval by the Ohio Board of Regents and the State of Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration. Registration Upon graduation from the four-year program of the college, an individual is eligible for admission to the examination 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.