1993-1994 Academic Catalog

New ~rnmems Students who wish to apply admission to Cedarville College and major in nursing need a strong commit– ment to leading a godly lifestyle and to learning ways to use nursing as a ministry for Christ. A college preparatory curriculum including four years of both mathematics and science provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of (or SAT composite of 900) or greater is highly recommended. The curriculum for 's and L. P. N. 's is individually designed on the basis of previous coursework. Interested students should request or education information from the Department of Nursing. Specific information concerning transfer admission and the transfer of college credit is in the Admissions section of this catalog. AdlmiiSSJIOD to Nnr11;:niino ,,._,uuuA•b<all Students apply for to the Department of Nursing clinical courses during the '"'"" 111 '11-'°'"" .nn 11 '~,.. 11 ·.c•,,. the sophomore year college. Students the following criteria are admitted: 1. Cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA= 2.5). 2. Earn a C- or better in all required preclinical nursing courses. 3. Written statement of career goals. 4. Recommendation of academic advisor. 5. Health information. 6. Payment of an application fee ($25 nonrefundable). 7. Evidence of liability insurance. 8. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 9. Computer literacy. 10. Demonstrate a level of health consistent with safe nursing practice. of or above in all nursing courses. Malmtam a cumulative of Maintain annual certification and renewal of professional liability insurance 4. Attain clinical objectives. 5. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 1. Earn a of or above in all nursing courses. 2. Register for admission to the examination for state licensure as a registered nurse. 3. Earn a passing score on a national standardized nursing examination selected by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. If a passing score is not attained the student must complete an individually designed remediation program. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 5. Meet college requirements for graduation. Federal nursing student loans and nursing scholar– ships are available to qualified students. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding all types of financial assistance. Many hospitals have established tuition scholarship incentive programs to attract nurses. Students inter– ested in these hospital-specific programs should contact the respective hospitals for details. Nursing graduates obtain positions at some of the nation's best hospitals. Beth W)iand, a 1992 nursing graduate, works at the top-rated Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.