1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Clinical Activity Information Facilities All clinical activity is conducted under the supervision of the Cedarville College Department of Nursing faculty. The program utilizes a number of community resources within 30 miles of the campus including 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 transportation costs. Health Information Prior to clinical nursing courses, students must provide documentation of: 1. Complete physical examination. 2. Rubella and Rubeola immunity. 3. Negative Mantoux test. Clinical agencies may require a negative chest x-ray in the event of a positive TB skin test. 4. History of Chicken pox or results of a Varicella titer. 5. Childhood immunizations. 6. Tetanus booster (within past 5 years). 7. Hepatitis B vaccine series or signed declination. 8. Hep Vax (Hepatitis 4) vaccine recommended. Uniforms and Equipment Each student must secure uniforms and photo identifica– tion prior to the first clinical experience. Students must purchase books and equipment needed in clinical settings. Co-Curricular Opportunities ChristianNurses Association The Christian Nurses Association promotes spiritual growth and professional development for nurses and service for the community. Membership is open to all nursing students. Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Nursing graduates obtain positions in the following settings: medical centers, public health depart– ments, home health agencies, clinics, nursing homes, schools, work sites, mental health facilities, and the mission field. Careers pursued by the graduates of this department include: direct care provider leader manager health teacher researcher missionary Cedarville students work closely with their professors to learn cli11ical skills. Professor Janet Conway has advanced training as a nursing clinical specialist.