Inspire, Fall/Winter 2009

Cedarville to Launch M.S.N. Program “Wherever the need arises — on whatever distant shore — I ask no higher or greater privilege than to minister to it,” said Mary Seacole, a self-taught nurse from Jamaica who worked tirelessly in the 1800s to treat those suffering from disease. In the more than 100 years since her lifetime, nursing has grown in scientific vigor and professional respect, yet the heart of compassion remains the foundation. Unfortunately, well-qualified, advanced practice nurses are hard to find — and it’s not getting any easier. To help meet that need, Cedarville University announced its decision to offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) * degree. “The demand is great,” said Dr. Jan Conway, department chair and senior professor of nursing. “We hope to increase the number of advanced practice nurses to fill local, national, and international openings.” Cedarville has a strong reputation for supplying qualified nurses, not only locally but also around the world. The M.S.N. builds upon a strong undergraduate bachelor’s program — one that integrates faith and a biblical worldview into the discipline of nursing. As the need for health care services continues to grow, the U.S. faces a shortage that could reach half a million by 2025, with a projected 40 percent nurse vacancy rate across the nation. The program plans to begin offering classes in fall 2010. To learn more about Cedarville’s M.S.N. program, visit www.cedarville.edu/msn . * Pending accreditation by the Ohio Board of Regents ( www.regents.ohio.gov) and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org ) Cedarville featured its second session in the Critical Concern Series on October 28. Dr. Stan Jones presented a lecture on a biblical response to the challenge of same-sex attraction. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, he serves as provost of Wheaton College and recently published the book Ex-gays? A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation . Visit www.cedarville.edu/criticalconcern to access audio and video recordings of his lecture. The Critical Concern Series brings in noted scholars to biblically analyze contemporary issues. In the spring session on March 11, Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of WORLD Magazine , and Jim Wallis, founder and editor of Sojourners , will discuss Christian responses to poverty and wealth. For more events and information, visit www.cedarville.edu/events . (All dates are subject to change.) c amp u s e v e n t s January 5–7 Missions Conference 22–23 High School Leadership Conference 28–30 Winter Play, Much Ado About Nothing 29–30 Moms Weekend 30 Nursing Day February 4–6 Winter Play, Much Ado About Nothing 6 Alumni Basketball Weekend 12–13 Li’l Sibs Weekend 13 Engineering and Computer Science Day 18–20 Music Showcase March 5–7 National Christian College Forensics Invitational 12 CU Friday 12–13 CedarMania 25–27 Spring Play, You Can’t Take It With You 27 Allied Health and Pharmacy Day