1997-1998 Academic Catalog

DepartmentAcademic 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 preparatory 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 1000) or greater is highly recommended. Licensed Nurses Who Wish to Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) The curriculum plan for the R.N. and L.P.N. is indi– vidually designed on the basis of previous 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 of the sophomore year. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted: 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. 2. Earn a C- or above 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 of liability insurance ($1 million/ $3 million limits). 8. Maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 9. Demonstrate computer literacy. 10. Demonstrate a level of health consistent with safe nursing practice. 11. Achieve a passing grade on the applied mathematics exam given by the Department of Nursing. 12. Complete required prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in clinical nursing courses. (Students may leave no more than four outstanding courses prior to beginning of nursing clinical courses.) Retention Requirements 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25. 3. Maintain current CPR certification and professional liability insurance. 4. Attain clinical objectives. 5. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 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 remediation program. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 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 health fair to acquaint members ofthe co11111111nitywith hiformation on relevant health related topics.