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Getting Started
During your first two years at Cedarville, you will take Bible, general education, and introductory nursing classes. Your courses will provide you with the background necessary to participate in the health care delivery system. Generally, students most likely to excel during the first two years of pre-nursing come from strong high school science and math backgrounds and have ACT scores in the twenties in math and natural science.
After your first two years of study, you will be able to apply to the Department of Nursing for admission to the nursing program. Entrance into nursing courses will be based on criteria such as academic progress, completion of prerequisite courses, and your grade point average.
Preparing for Leadership
Cedarville's nursing major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Both the National League of Nursing and the American Nurses Association endorse the B.S.N. as the minimum requirement of professional nursing practice. The B.S.N. degree provides you with the education necessary to assume leadership roles in nursing; it also facilitates career advancement and flexibility, as well as exciting opportunities throughout the United States and across the world.
Taking the Licensure Exam
Cedarville graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to be a licensed registered nurse in any state. Graduates of our program do well on their examination and are in high demand by some of the finest hospitals in the United States. Many seek further education in graduate and professional schools. Nursing graduates obtain positions in settings such as medical centers, clinics, nursing homes, schools, work sites, mental health facilities, and the mission field.
Other Opportunities
A Cedarville University B.S.N. provides an open door for cross-cultural experiences. Our cross-cultural nursing minor allows you the unique opportunity to prepare for work in a foreign culture within the health care environment. This minor includes an overseas internship and classes such as cultural anthropology, personal evangelism, and cross-cultural interactions.
Our Facilities
As a student at Cedarville, you will quickly discover that our excellent facilities create a phenomenal learning environment. Our Engineering, Nursing, Science Center provides up-to-date equipment, classrooms of exceptional quality, and a special wing designed to look just like a hospital. It is no wonder that Cedarville has repeatedly been on U.S. News and World Report's lists of best colleges and best college buys, and that we are so highly recommended as a top college by Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges!
We are enjoying another year of great advancement at Cedarville. Every residence hall room on campus is equipped with a computer, which gives you 24-hour access to CedarNet, our award-winning, campus-wide computer network. You will have a competitive advantage in today's information-driven society because of the computer skills you gain using CedarNet.
