1988-1989 Academic Catalog

Faculty Irene Alyn, Chairman; Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Taylor University, 1962; Diploma, Cook County School of Nursing, 1962; M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1965; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1972. At Cedarville since 1981. Lois Baker, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Glod– gett Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing, 1974; B.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1975; B.S.N., Nazareth College, 1982; M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 1984; graduate study, Wayne State University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1984. Janet Bauer, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, 1965; B.S.N., Coe College, 1976; M.S., University of Arizona, 1979; Specialist in Clinical Nursing, Indiana University, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1988. At Cedarville since 1982. Carolyn Carlson, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S., Capi– tal University, 1959; M.S., U.C.L.A., 1962; M.A., University of Colorado, 1972; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1974. At Cedarville since 1988. Mark Klimek, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Uni– versity of Virginia, 1977; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1979. At Cedarville since 1983. Debra Oberer, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Wright State University, 1983; M.S., Wright State University-Miami Val– ley School of Nursing, 1985. At Cedarville since 1988. Maureen Salladay, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing, 1965; B.S., Whea– ton College, 1967; M.P.H., University of Minnesota, 1980. At Cedarville since 1984. Ruth Slocum, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Wheaton college, 1955; B.S.N., Case Western Reserve University, 1959; N.M., Uni– versity of Mississippi, 1972; Certified Nurse-Midwife, American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1972. At Cedarville since 1983. "One ofthe reasons I chose to transfer to Cedarvillefrom a large state university was the strong Christian example I saw in the professors. They modeled how to deal with people, a major part ofeffective nursing, in a way that honors God. " Brandi Fisher, a 1985 nursing graduate, works in the inten– sive care unit at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nursing 133 General Information Personal Requirements Students wishing to apply for nursing at Cedarville College need a strong background in college prepara– tory coureses including chemistry, algebra, and foreign language. A five-year college curriculum is recommended for applicants with minimal high school preparation 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 equivalency 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 employment 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 the information presented at the sessions. National Student Nurses Association A local chapter of the Nursing Student Nurses Association was formed in 1983. Mem– bership is open to all nursing students. Licensed Nurses Desiring the B.S.N. The curriculum plan for R.N.'s and L.P.N.'s is individually designed on the basis of previ– ous coursework. Nursing Experience Proficiency Exams are avail– able for selected nursing courses.