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Patient and Visitor Information

Ohio University Chillicothe-Berger Health System
Nursing Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What do I need to do first?

Read this entire packet. Note the application to Ohio University-Chillicothe. Fill this out and send it in with the application fee as soon as possible to the A.D. Nursing Office, P.O. Box 629, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Get all transcripts; high school, college, vocational school, GED scores, etc. sent directly from the school/college/office to the A.D. Nursing Office, P.O. Box 629, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

If you have not had a class or course in algebra, biology, and/or chemistry in high school or college with a grade of C- or better, take this/these course(s).

2. When will I get in?

Read over the admission/selection criteria. All prospective nursing students must meet the minimum requirements. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Therefore, the earlier the applicant has a completed file, including the ACT-COMPASS exam, the earlier the application will be reviewed. Only completed files are reviewed.

3. When do you admit a class?

The second Berger class of 32 students started at the end of March 2006. We expect the next class to be selected in October 2007 and begin nursing school March 2008. General course will continue to be offered.

OUC admits a class every spring and fall quarter. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis.

4. Do I really need Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry?

YES! Nursing draws upon the knowledge in these courses. You need to have some reference in which to know what is going on in the college courses of math, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry.

5. Do you really need transcripts from high school and college?

No matter when you graduated from high school and/or vocational school, got your GED, or if you graduated from college, we need all of those transcripts. Have them sent to the A.D. Nursing Office, P.O. Box 629, Chillicothe, OH 45601. If you receive a letter from this office stating that we do not have a transcript, please make arrangements for it to be sent again. If we do not have all the transcripts, your file will be incomplete and will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

6. Is there a preadmission nursing exam before entering the nursing program?

To be considered for the A.D. Nursing Program at Ohio University, all prospective nursing students must take the ACT-COMPASS (placement test) exam before admission to the nursing program. "Scores" of Tier I Quantitative Math, English 151, and a reading level of at least 80 are expected. A student may have an opportunity to repeat the ACT-COMPASS exam once. Review courses in English, mathematics, and/or reading may be necessary if scores fall below these standards. To schedule the ACT-COMPASS examination, please phone 740.774.7257 or toll-free 1.877.462.6824, extension 257. These exams are free and are required.

7. What courses can I take?

You can take any of the Support Course Requirements listed on the curriculum page in this packet. These courses are CHEM 121, BIOS 130, BIOS 131, HCFN 128, BIO 201, PSY 101, SOC 101, ENG 151, PSY 120.

8. Are there evening or part time classes?

Most of the Berger support courses are scheduled in the evening to accommodate work schedules; however, this may not always be possible. When registering for classes, look for the course offerings in Circleville. Classes are held on-site at the hospital in the basement of the Medical Office Building. Classes with lab components, such as biology and chemistry, will be held at Circleville High School.

Beware that the A.D. Nursing courses are during the day. Once you are in the A.D. Nursing Program, you will be a part-time student in your first year. Nursing courses for the Berger site are offered on Tuesday from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. plus additional clinical days as arranged.

9. What about scholarships, grants, and financial aid?

Berger Health System offers a Community Health Scholarship. Scholarship funds may be used to defer the cost of tuition, laboratory fees, and textbooks. To request an application packet, interested students may contact the Human Resources Department at 740.420.8343.

Tuition programs are also available to employees of Berger Health System.

If you are interested in financial aid, grants, and other scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office. They are located in the Student Service area of Bennett Hall at OUC. Their phone number is 740.774.7228 or toll-free 1.877.462.6824, extension 228.

The most important thing to do with any type of financial aid, scholarships, and grants is to fill out the form completely and turn everything in on time.