1999-2000 Academic Catalog

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 cmTiculum includ– ing four years of both mathematics and science provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of24 (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 curriculumplan 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 i~fmmation from the Department ofNursing. Specific info1ma– t10n concerning transfer admission and the transfer of college credit is in the Admissions section of this catalog. Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses ~~dents apply fo~ admission to the Department ofNursing chmcal courses dunng the winter quarter ofthe sophomore year. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted: 1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of2.5. 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 infornrntion. 6. Pay an application fee ($25 nonrefundable). 7. Provide evidence ofliability insurance ($1 million/ $3 millionlimits). 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 ofNursing. 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.) RetentionRequirements 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of2.25. 3. !Vlaintain current CPR certification and professional liability msurance. 4. Attain clinical objectives. 5. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department ofNursing. 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 ofNursing. 5. Meet college requirements for graduation. Federal nursing student loans and nursing scholarships are available to qualified students. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding financial assistance. !Medical ~~re in th~ .homes of patients provides nursing students with opportu111t1es to 1111111ster to both physical and spiritual needs.