2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Nursing 148 Cedarville University 2009–10 Nursing Clinical Activity Information Facilities All clinical activity is conducted under the supervision of the Cedarville University Department of Nursing faculty. The program utilizes a number of community resources including public and private, large and small hospitals, health departments, mental health services, rehabilitation centers, clinics, homes for the aged, and physicians’ offices. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical settings. Car pools are encouraged to help defray transportation costs. Health Information Prior to clinical nursing courses, students must provide documentation of: 1. Complete physical examination. 2. Rubella and Rubeola immunity. 3. Negative Mantoux test. Clinical agencies require a negative chest x-ray in the event of a positive TB skin test. 4. History of chicken pox or results of a Varicella Titer. 5. Childhood immunizations. 6. Tetanus booster (within past 5 years). 7. Hepatitis B vaccine series or signed declination. 8. Hep Vax (Hepatitis A) vaccine recommended. Uniforms and Equipment Each student must secure uniforms and photo identification prior to the first clinical experience. Students must purchase books and equipment needed in clinical settings.