1999-2000 Academic Catalog

We, the Depaiiment ofNursing at Cedarville College, are called to educate nursing students who fulfill God's purpose for their lives in local communities and throughout 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. National The Department ofNursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and has initial recognition and preliminary approval by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Cedarville College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. State The Cedarville College Department ofNursing has full approval by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Board of Nursing. Registration Graduates are eligible for admission to the National Council LicensureExamination(NCLEX-RN)forlicensureasaregis– tered nurse in any state. Irene Alyn, Chairman: Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Taylor University, 1962; Diploma, Cook County School of Nursing, 1962; M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1965; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1972. At Cedarville since 1981. Lois Baker, Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center School ofNursing, 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. Carolyn Barnett, Instructor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1986. At Cedarville since 1997. Devon Berry, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1995; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1999. Connie Bierly, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Bethesda Hospital School ofNursing, 1977; B.S.N., Xavier University, 1989; M.S., Wright State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1993. Elizabeth Brendle, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1992; M.S.N., Ohio State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1998. Karen Callan, 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 1988. Linda Cave, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado, 1981; M.S., University of Colorado 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 ofNursing. Education: Diploma, Hackley Hospital School ofNursing, 1965; B.S.N., Coe College, 1976; M.S., University ofArizona, 1979; Specialist in Clinical Nursing, Indiana University, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1988. At Cedarville since 1982. Mark Klimek, Associate Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., University ofVirginia, 1977; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1979; graduate study, Wayne State University, 1987-. At Cedarville since 1983. Sandra Hayward, 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 University, 1977; M.S.N., University of California, 1985; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1994. At Cedarville since 1992. Tabitha Sheen, Instructor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N. Cedarville College, 1991. At Cedarville since 1997. Judith Shrnbsole, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: Diploma, Hamilton Civic Hospital School ofNursing, 1965; 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. Cynthia Swanson, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville College, 1991; M.S.N., Kent State University, 1996; M.N., University of Kentucky, 1998. At Cedarville since 1999. Students serve God through the nursing minist1)1 by pmmoting the health of people in a variety of settings.