1996-1997 Academic Catalog

Department Academic Requirements New Students Students who wish to apply for admission to Cedarville College and major in nursing need a strong commitment to leading a godly lifestyle and to learning ways to use nursing as a ministry for Christ. A college preparato1y curriculum including four years of both mathematics and science provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of 22 (or SAT composite of 1,000) or greater is highly recommended. Licensed Nurses Who Wish to Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) The curriculum plan for R.N.'s and L.P.N.'s is indi– vidually designed on the basis ofprevious coursework. Interested students should request R.N.-B.S.N. or L.P.N.– B.S.N. 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. Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses Students apply for admission to the Department of Nursing clinical courses during the winter quarter ofthe sophomore year ofcollege. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted: 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. 2. Earn a C- or better in all required courses. 3. Write and have approved a statement of career goals. 4. Provide a recommendation from the respective academic advisor. 5. Provide appropriate health information. 6. Pay an application fee ($25 nonrefundable). 7. Provide evidence ofliability insurance ($1 million/$3 million limits). 8. Maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 9. Demonstrate computer literacy. 10. Demonstrate a level ofhealth consistent with safe nursing practice. Retention Requirements 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of2.25. 3. Maintain current CPR certification and professional liability insurance. 4. Attain clinical objectives. 5. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department ofNursing. Nursing GraduationRequirements 1. Earn a grade of C- 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. If a passing score is not attained the student must complete an individually designed remediationprogram. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department ofNursing. 5. Meet college requirements for graduation. Financial Aid Federal nursing student loans and nursing scholarships are available to qualified students. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding financial assistance. Nursing students sponsor an annual community with i11for111ation on a variety \