1991-1992 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 Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. State Cedarville College Department of Nursing has full approval by the Ohio Board ofRegents and the Ohio Board ofNursing. Registration Graduates are eligible for admission to the examination for licensure as a registered nurse in any state. 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 ofIllinois, 1972. At Cedarville since 198L Lois Baker, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center School ofNursing, 1974; B.RE., Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1975; B.S.N., Nazareth College. 1982; M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 1984; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Wayne State University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1984. Carolyn Carlson, Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S., Capital 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. Linda Cave, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado, 1981; M.S.N., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1983.At Cedarville since 1989. Janet Conway, Associate Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, 1965; B.SN., Coe College, 1976; M.S., University of Arizona, 1979; Specialist in Clinical Nursing. Indiana University, 1982; Ph.D., University ofTexas, 1988. At Cedarville since 1982. Kimberly Holliday, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1982; B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1985; M.SN., University ofEdinburgh, 1989. At Cedarville since 1990. Margaret Ingalls, Assistant Professor ofNursing. Education: Diploma, East Orange Gen– eral Hospital, 1953; B.S., Indiana University, 1956; M.S.N., Indiana Universiy 1969. At Cedarville since 1990. Mark Klimek, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Vrrginia, 1977; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1979; graduate study, Wayne State University, 1987-. At Cedarville since 1983. Nursing 161 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. Applicants with minimal high school prepa– ration in mathematics, science, and foreign language are encouraged to complete the program in five years. Financial Aid Federal nursing student loans and nursing scholarships are available to qualified students. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regard– ing all types bf financial assistance. As a result of the current nursing shortage, many hospitals have estab– lished tuition scholarship incentive programs to attract nurses. Students interested in these hospital-specific programs should contact the Depart– ment of Nursing or the respective hospitals for details. 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. Student Nurses Association The Student Nurses Association was formed in 1983. Membership is open to all nursing students. Licensed Nurses Desiring the B.S.N. The curriculum plan for RN.'s and L.P.N.'s is individually designed on the basis of previous coursework. Please request R.N.-B.S.N. or L.P.N.– B.S.N. education information from the Department ofNursing. Facilities for Clinical Activity All clinical activity is conducted under the direct supervision of Cedarville College Department of Nursing faculty. The program utilizes a number of community resources within thirty miles of the campus includ– ing public and private, large and small hospitals, health departments, mental health services, rehabilitation centers, clinics, homes for the aged, and physicians' offices. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical settings. Car pools are encouraged to help defray transporta– tion costs.