1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Department Academic Requirements New St1ulents 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 includ– ing four years of both mathematics and science provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of 24 (or SAT composite of 1100) 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 individually designed on the basis of previous coursework. Interested students should request R.N.-B.S.N. or L.P.N.-B.S.N. education infmmation from the Department ofNursing. Specific informa– tion 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/ $3millionlimits). 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 prio{to enrollment in clinical nursing courses. (Students may leave no more than four outstanding courses prior to beginning of nursing clinical courses.) RetentionRequirements 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 of Nursing. GraduationRequirements 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Register for admission to the examination for state licen– sure 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. Clinicd ;~flings in a'.·ea medical facilities provide nursing students with opport11111tzes to receive valuable experience and knowledge. ·