2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Nursing School of Natural and Applied Sciences Nursing 146 Cedarville University 2008–09 Mission Statement As a Christ-centered learning community, the Cedarville University Department of Nursing is dedicated to influencing the profession of nursing for Jesus Christ, domestically and globally. In this environment, we contribute to the body of nursing knowledge, provide leadership in nursing and health care arenas, and produce graduates who are grounded in biblical truth and demonstrate mastery in four primary areas: care, culture, godly living, and information management. Accreditation and Licensure National The department of nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. State The 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. Personal Requirements Students who wish to apply for admission to Cedarville University 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 including four years of both mathematics and science (algebra, biology, and chemistry are required) provides the best academic preparation for the nursing major. An ACT composite score of 24 (or SAT composite of 1100) or greater is required. Department Requirements Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses Students apply for admission to the department of nursing clinical courses during the spring semester of their sophomore year. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted on a competitive basis: Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 1. Students with a GPA of 2.8-2.99 will be admitted on probation. Earn a “C-” or above in all required courses. 2. Write and have approved a statement of career goals. 3. Provide a recommendation from the respective academic 4. advisor. Provide appropriate health information. 5. Pay an application fee ($25 non-refundable). 6. Provide evidence of liability insurance ($1 million/$3 million 7. limits). Obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation 8. (CPR). Valid “No Record” FBI criminal background check including 9. fingerprinting. Demonstrate computer literacy. 10. Demonstrate a level of health consistent with safe nursing 11. practice. Complete required prerequisite courses prior to enrollment 12. in clinical nursing courses. (Students may have no more than three outstanding general education or Bible courses prior to beginning nursing clinical courses.) Have a plan for provision of own transportation to clinical 13. experiences. Retention Requirements Earn a grade of “C-” or above in all nursing courses. 1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the end of 2. each semester junior and senior year. Maintain current CPR certification and professional liability 3. insurance. Attain clinical objectives. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the 5. department of nursing. Graduation Requirements Earn a grade of “C-” or above in all nursing courses. 1. Register for admission to the examination for state licensure 2. as a registered nurse. Earn a passing score on a national standardized nursing 3. examination selected by the faculty and taken during the spring semester of the senior year. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the 4. department of nursing. Meet University requirements for graduation. 5. Financial Aid Federal Nursing Student Loans are available to qualified students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Some additional scholarships are available through our endowments although primarily offered to upperclassmen accepted into the department of nursing clinical courses. Information is available in the department office, the financial aid office, and on the financial aid website at www.cedarville.edu/finaid . Programs of Study Cedarville’s nursing program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Nursing students may also select a minor in cross-cultural nursing. Licensed Nurses Who Wish to Earn a 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 information from the department of nursing. Specific information concerning transfer admission and the transfer of college credit is in the admissions section of this catalog.