1997-1998 Academic Catalog

We, the Department of Nursing at Cedarville College, arc called to educate nursing students who fulfill God's purpose for their lives in local communities and through– out the world. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are leaders in promoting the health of people in a variety of settings. We are devoted to God's service through the ministry of nursing. The Department of Nursing seeks to produce graduates who demonstrate mastery in four primary areas: godly living, care, culture, and information management. Licensure The Department of Nursing Program is accredited by the ~N aiiona l League for Nursing. Cedarville College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Cedarville College Department of Nursing has full approval by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible for admission to the National Council Licensnre Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse in any state. Irex•e Alyn, Clwir111n11: Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Taylor llniversity, 1962; Diploma, Cook County School of Nursing, 1962; M.S.N., University of Illinois, J 965; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1972. At Cedarville since 1981. Lois Baker, Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Blodgett 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; Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1984. Connie Bierly, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing, J 977; B.S.N., Xavier University, 1989; M.S., Wright State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1993. Kan~n C:ilhm, Instructor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1985. At Cedarville since 1992. 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 l988. Umia Cave., Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado, 1981; M.S., University of Colornclo Health Sciences Center, 1983. At Cedarville since 1989. Sharon Christman, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1992; M.S., Ohio State University, 1995. At Cedarville since 1997. Janet Conway, Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, 1965; B.S.N., Coe College, 1976; M.S., University of Arizona, J 979; Specialist in Clinical Nursing, Indiana llniversity, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1988. At Cedarville since 1982. Margaret Ingalls, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, East Orange General Hospital, 1953; B.S., Indiana University, 1956; M.S.N., Indiana University, 1969. At Cedarville since 1990. Mark Klimek, Associate Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Virginia, 1977; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1979; graduate study, Wayne State University, 1987-. At Cedarville since 1983. Sandra Pratt, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1986; M.S., Wright State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1992. Sharon Rahilly, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College, 1973; B.S.N., California State Univer– sity, 1977; M.S.N., University of California, 1985; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1994. At Cedarville since 1992. Judith Shrnbsole, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Hamilton Civic Hospital School of Nursing, J 965; Diploma, University of Western Ontario, 1967; B.S.c.N., University of Western Ontario, 1968; M.S., D'Youville College, 1992. At Cedarville since 1992. Students gain experience in a variety of clinical settings, i11c/11di11g the Children's Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.