2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Vision Statement We, the Department ofNursing at Cedarville University, 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 minishy of nursing. Program Objectives The Department of Nursing seeks to produce graduates who demonstrate mastery in four primary areas: godly living, care, culture, and information management. Accreditation and Licensure 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 University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Seconda1y Schools. State The Cedarville University Department of Nursing 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 Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse in any state. Faculty Irene Alyn, Chairman: Professor of Nursing. Education: B.A., Taylor University, 1962; Diploma, Cook County School ofNursing, 1962; M.S.N., University of Illinois, 1965; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1972. At Cedarville since 1981. Lois Baker, Professor ofNursing. 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, Instrnctor of Nursing (PT). Education: B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1997. Devon Berry, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1995; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1999. Connie Bierly, Assistant Professor ofNursing. Education: Diploma, Bethesda Hospital School ofNursing, 1977; B.S.N., Xavier University, 1989; M.S., Wright State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1993. Karen Callan, Instrnctor ofNursing (PT). Education: B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1992. Carolyn Carlson, Professor ofNursing. 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 ofNorthern 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 University, 1992; M.S., The Ohio State Univer– sity, 1995, ABD, The Ohio State University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1997. Janet Conway, Professor ofNursing. Education: Diploma, Hackley Hospital School ofNursing, 1965; B.S.N., Coe College, 1976; M.S., University of Arizona, 1979; Specialist in Clinical Nursing, Indiana University, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1988. At Cedarville since 1982. Chu-Yu Haung, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Education: A.D.N., Foo Yin Nursing Jr. College ofNursing, Taiwan, 1989; B.S.N University of Dubuque, 1992; M.S.N., The Ohio State University, 1295; Ph.D., The Ohio StateUuniversity, 2001. At Cedarville sirice 2001. Sandra Hayward, Associate Professor of Nursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1986; M.S., Wright State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1992. Kimberly Higginbotham, Assistant Professor ofNursing. Education: B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1993; M.S.N./P.N.P., University of Virginia, 2000. At Cedarville since 2000. Mark Klimek, Associate Professor ofNursing. Education: B.S.N., University of Virginia, 1977; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1979; graduate study, Wayne State University, 1987-. At Cedarville since 1983. Suzanne LeFever, Instructor ofNursing (PT). Education: B.S.N., Goshen College, 1983; M.S., (anticipated 2003), Suny-Stony Brook Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program. At Cedarville since 2001. David Sharp, Associate Professor ofNursing. Education: M.A., University of Aberdeen, 1977; M.S.N., University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 1989; Ph.D., The Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK, 1999; MSc., University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2001. At Cedarville since 2001. Kimberley Sharp, Associate Professor ofNursing. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1982; B.S.N., Cedarville University, 1985; M.S., University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 1989; Ph.D., The Robert Gordon University, Scotland, UK, 2000. At Cedarville since 2001. Sandy Shortt, Wellness Center Coordinator (PT). Education: B.S.Ed., Central Michigan University, 1976; M.S.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1978; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1997. Judith Shrubsole, Associate Professor ofNursing. Education: Diploma, Hamilton Civic Hospital School ofNursing, 1965; Diploma, University ofWestern Ontario, 1967; B.S.c.N., University of Western Ontario, 1968; M.S., D'Youville College, 1992; ABD, Rush University, 1999. At Cedarville since 1992. Lisa Trefz, Assistant Professor ofNursing (PT). Education: Diploma in Nursing, Miami Valley Hospital School ofNursing, 1976; B.S.N., Wright State University, 1982; M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 1999. At Cedarville since 1994. Students serve God through the nursing 111i11istl)' by promoting the health of people in a variety of settings.