1989-1990 Academic Catalog

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 Asso– ciation 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 Graduates are eligible for adn1ission to the examination for licensure as a registered nurse in any state. Faculty Irene Alyn 1 Chai1111a11: Professor of Nursing. Educa1io11: B.A., Taylor University, 1962; Diploma, Cook County School of Nursing, 1962; M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1965; Ph.D., University ofIllinois, 1972.At Ccdruville since 1981. Lois Baker, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Blodgelt Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing, 1974; B.R.E., Grillld Rapids Baptist College, 1975; B.S.N., Nazareth College, 1982; M.S.N., University ofCincinnati, 1984; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, \Vayne State University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1984. Janet Dauer, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Ed1tcario11: 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., Uni\'ersity of Texas, 1988. At Cedaiville since 1982. Carolyn Carlson, Professor of Nursing. Educario11: B.S,, Capital University, 1959; l\.1.S., U.C.L.A., 1962; M.A., University of Colorado, 1972; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1974. At Cedarville since 1988. l\fark Klimek, Assistant Profe.ssor of Nursing. Ed1tcario11: B.S.N., University of Vir– ginia, 1977; M.S.N., \Vayne Slate University, 1979; graduate study, \Vayne State University, 1987-. At Cedarville since 1983. Debra Oberer, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., \Vright State Univer– sity, 1983; M.S., \Vright State University-l\.1iaini Valley School of Nursing, 1985. At Ce– darville since 1988. Nursing 139 General Information Personal Requirements Students wishing to apply for nursing at Cedarville College need a strong background in college preparatory courses including biology, chemistry, algebra, and foreign language. A five-year co1lege cu1Ticuh11n is reco1n– mended for applicants \Vith ni.inin1al high school preparation in 1nathen1at– ics1 science, and foreign language. Applicants are required by Ohio state law to give evidence of graduation from an accredited high school. A satisfactmy score on the General Educa– tion 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. Federal nursing student loans and nursing scholar– ships are available (see pp. 176-177). As a result of the cu1Tent nursing sho11age, 1nru1y hospitals have estab– lished h1ition scholarship incentive progra1ns to attract nurses. Students interested in these hospital-specific programs should contact the Depart– ment of Nursing or the respective hospitals for details. Infonnation regarding e1nployn1ent opportunities in area health-related agencies is available in the Depart1nent of Nursing. Because of the time necessary for clinical activity, outside employment is llinited for 111ost stt1- dents. National Student Nurses Association A local chapter of the Nurning Student Nurses Association was fonned in 1983. Membersltlp is open to all nursing students. Licensed Nurses Desiring the B.S.N. The cu1Ticulurn plan for R.N.'s and L.P.N.'s is individually designed on the basis of previous course\vork. Proficiency exruninations are available for selected nursing courses. Facilities for Clinical Activity All cllitlcal activity is conducted under the direct supervision of Ce– darville College Department of Nursing faculty. TI1e program utilizes a number of community resources within thirty miles of the campus includ– ing public and private, large and small hospitals, health departments,