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Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

NURSING PROGRAM

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

PACKET

FALL 2021

Information presented in this packet supersedes all

other information obtained by the applicant

The Nursing Program at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is a special admission program with limited seating.

The process for applying to the College’s Nursing Program is called, “petitioning.” The process of petitioning requires the

candidate to fulfill all entrance requirements, including taking the TEAS test and achieving required benchmarks scores,

as detailed within the Nursing Program Entrance Requirements Packet prior to submitting their petition.

While admission is competitive, acceptance depends on the size and qualifications of the applicant pool. Please note that

meeting all the admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Responsibility for correctly completing

the nursing program petitioning process lies with the applicant. Failure to complete all requirements as detailed in the

Nursing Program Entrance Requirements Packet will result in an incomplete petition. Incomplete petitions must be

corrected prior to July 8, 2021, at 12 o’clock noon to be considered for a seat in the program or assignment to the wait

list.

Admission requirements for the program are subject to change each year. This packet outlines the entrance requirements

for the year noted above. All applicants to the program are required to meet the requirements for the year in which they

submit their petition, including those who have previously applied to or who are currently enrolled at Delaware County

Community College taking general education and/or pre-requisite courses.

Nursing Information Sessions are offered monthly to assist students with the petitioning process. It is strongly

commended that all nursing candidates attend a Nursing Information Session. Details provided below:

VIRTUAL Nursing Information Sessions

Attending a VIRTUAL Information Session via invite is highly recommended in order to learn more about the

curriculum and the special admission requirements. TEAS test preparation is discussed at each session. Be sure to

read the entire packet prior to the session.

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS DATES AND TIMES CAN BE FOUND ON THIS WEBSITE LINK:

www.dccc.edu/nursing-info-sessions

Registration is required VIA THE LINK ABOVE to participate in the Session!

Since the sessions are scheduled well in advance, it is recommended that candidates check their email for session

cancellations and/or the College’s Calendar & Events page the day of the event to be sure it was not canceled.

(Released: June 30, 2020)

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FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM

1. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students receive an associate in applied science (AAS) degree and are eligible

to sit for the state licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.

2. Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has articulation agreements with several area colleges that provide DCCC

nursing graduates facilitated transfer into RN-BSN programs. Graduates who matriculate into these RN-BSN programs

typically complete the BSN in one year of full-time study at the transfer institution after graduation from DCCC’s nursing

program. Students who are interested in the traditional RN to BSN transfer option are encouraged to work with a Transfer Advisor

through the Career & Counseling Office on the campus where they take their classes. Students should meet with a Transfer

Counselor as early as their first semester at DCCC to learn about these articulation agreements with our 4-year partners.

There are also two concurrent enrollment options with 4-year BSN programs available for students who meet eligibility

equirements. These concurrent enrollment programs enable a candidate complete both the associate degree in nursing and

RN-BSN coursework at the same time. These concurrent degree programs provide qualified DCCC nursing students the

opportunity to complete the BSN in an abbreviated timeframe at a reduced cost.

For more information about these concurrent programs and academic sequence planning for admission, please contact the

Allied Health and Nursing Department at 610-359-5181.

3. Admission into Delaware County Community College’s nursing program is selective. Due to the limited seating in this

program not all qualified candidates who petition can be awarded a seat. (See #5 below.)

4. Nursing clinical (NUS 110) begins every fall semester. The semester sequence, once accepted into the program, is fall/spring,

fall/spring. No DCCC clinical nursing courses are currently scheduled during the summer months. However, students are

free to take elective courses during the summer semesters.

5. Both DAY and EVENING/WEEKEND (E/W) sections are offered. For NUS 110 (Fundamentals of Nursing) there is a maximum

of 96 seats for the DAY section and 32 seats for the E/W section at the Marple Campus location. The Chester County location

has 32 seats each in both the DAY and E/W sections. Total seats for each section are based on the number of clinical positions

available to students of the College at the area hospitals.

6. The Nursing Admissions Committee will make final selection after careful evaluation of an applicant’s demonstrated ability

and potential for success. The Committee relies on the scores the applicant achieves on the Test of Essential Academic Skills

(TEAS) as a predictor of success within the program and on the RN licensure exam. A student’s highest scores from a single

test out of three possible attempts in a testing cycle will be used in the selection process. For more information on the TEAS

and dates associated with the TEAS testing cycle see page 10, item #2. When choosing candidates for the program, additional

consideration will be given to those candidates who have received a grade of a “B” or better on their first attempt in the

science courses required for the program.

7. Preference is given to residents from sponsoring school districts. At present, sponsoring school districts are: Chester-Upland,

Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only), Haverford, Interboro, Radnor, Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield,

Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore (Rutledge and Swarthmore residents only), and William Penn.

8. At times, the College enters into partnerships with specific hospitals. The guidelines for admission to sections under contract

with area hospitals may vary and will be made available as agreements are finalized. Partnership announcements will be

posted in the Admissions Office and in the Allied Health, Emergency Services and Nursing Department.

9. Students who have a criminal conviction should carefully review the Criminal Conviction statement on page 14 before

proceeding with the petitioning process.

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ADVANCED PLACMENT OPTION – LPN, MEDIC, recent successful RN courses

LPN licensure, recent RN courses, or equivalent military training may qualify a student for advanced placement into the

program. Students seeking advanced placement should contact Assessment Services at 610-359-5322 or email assess@dccc.edu

directly for information and evaluation of eligibility for advanced placement. If approved, the candidate will work with the

Assessment Services office to complete admission requirements for advanced placement into the program. If advanced

placement is not granted, candidates will follow the traditional route entrance requirements as detailed in this Admission

Entrance Requirements Packet.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Students may be eligible to receive or earn credit for knowledge acquired through life and work experiences that are closely

related to the learning objective of the College’s credit courses. This knowledge may have come through on-the-job experiences,

professional workshops, non-credit classes, business or technical schools, personal study or other pursuits.

• Portfolio Development

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

• Credit by Examination

• Credit for Military Training Schools

• Transfer Credits from Other Colleges

• Advanced Placement

Students interested in pursuing credit for prior learning options should contact Assessment Services at: 610-359-5322 or email

assess@dccc.edu

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PETITIONING PROCESS

The nursing program at Delaware County Community College has a unique, two-part application process that is required

for all nursing candidates. In order to be considered for admission into the nursing program, applicants must complete

the items listed in PART 1/General Admission first.

Once the PART 1/General Admission process is complete, a candidate would proceed and complete PART 2/Special

Admission and petition for the College’s nursing program. Be certain to distinguish between general admission and

special admission. Both application processes must be completed correctly in order for a candidate’s nursing petition

to be considered.

Both PART 1/General Admission and PART 2/Special Admission items must be completed before a candidate can submit

a pe

tition for consideration. Please note that personal letters of recommendation and character references are not

considered toward admission. Important information related with the petitioning process and associated timeframes

are provided on page 5.

PART 1

General Admission

General Admission is the first step required for

consideration into the College’s nursing program. This

process will provide students with acceptance to the

College and access to register for non-clinical classes, but

not to the actual clinical portion of the nursing program.

Complete and submit a general admission

application to the Admissions Office. Indicate on

the application the intention to apply to the

College’s nursing program by choosing HSTN

(pre-nursing) as a major code. Designation as a

pre-nursing student does not guarantee nor imply

special consideration for acceptance into the actual

nursing program. See Requirement #1, page 7.

2. Demonstrate college readiness in English &

mathematics. See Requirement #2, page 7.

3. Transfer previously earned college credits into

Delaware County Community College. See

Requirement #3, page 8.

4. Submit an official, final copy of high school

documentation. See Requirement #4, pages 8 & 9.

5. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA). See Requirement #5, page 9.

6. Register for non-clinical, general education and

prerequisites coursework. See Requirement #6,

page 9.

7. Participate in a NURSING INFORMATION

SESSION to learn more about the program and the

requirements needed to complete the petitioning

process. See the front page of this packet for

information on how to register for a session.

PART 2

Special Admission

Upon completion of the general admission process,

candidates can begin the second part of the process:

submission of their nursing petition. Each candidate is

required to complete all requirements in order to be

considered for a seat in the program. Opening and

closing deadlines apply. See page 5.

Verify that the College has received the required

high school documentation. See Requirement #4,

page 9-How to Verify.

Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills/TEAS

between the TEAS Testing dates allowed for the

entrance year selected. See Requirement #7, pages

10 & 11.

Obtain and electronically store all three clearances

on Castle Branch. Photocopies of all three

required clearances must also be submitted at the

time of petitioning. See Requirement #8, pages 12

through 14.

Maintain a DCCC overall minimum GPA of a 2.5

or higher from the time of petitioning through

entrance into the first clinical nursing course. See

Requirement #9, page 14.

Be in compliance and in good standing with the

College’s Code of Conduct. See Requirement #10,

page 14.

Provide proof of residency via a valid, current,

legible photocopy from the approved list of

documents. See Requirement #11, page 15.

Submit your petition form and all required

photocopied documents for review. See

Requirement #12, page 15.

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PETITIONING DATES AND DEADLINES

PRIORITY PETITIONING - Priority seating consideration for residents of Delaware & Chester County only. Achievement of all

benchmark TEAS scores is required.

Candidates for the Priority Petitioning period must meet the following criteria at the time of petitioning in order to submit a petition:

Live in either Delaware or Chester Counties.

Completion of all five (5) pre-requisite courses and/or transfer courses into DCCC by the date of petitioning.

Achieving the required TEAS scores (Version VI) on file at DCCC by the date of petitioning meeting all minimum score

requirements as detailed in Requirement #7.

All 12 requirements properly completed at the time of petitioning as detailed in this entrance packet.

PRIORITY PETITIONING

OPENS: Monday, August 3, 2020, at 9 a.m.

CLOSES: Friday, October 30, 2020, at 12 Noon

All requirements as detailed in the Fall 2021 Admission Procedures packet must be completed no later than 12 o’clock noon on Friday,

October 30, 2021, to be evaluated for a seat during the Priority Petitioning Period.

Priority Petitioning candidates will be considered for a seat in the program based on the strength of their single best TEAS test out of

hree (3) possible attempts for tests taken during the TEAS testing period dates of July 10, 2020, through July 8, 2021. See Requirement #7.

Seats are awarded according to a ranking system using the candidate’s highest single TEAS test. The only testing attempts that will be

considered for priority petitioning are those that have been taken by the October 30, 2020, 12 Noon deadline.

If there are more qualifying candidates than available seats within this cohort, once all the seats are filled, remaining qualified

candidates will be offered a position on the temporary wait list. (See WAIT LISTED Students –next page.)

It is important to note, a candidate must continue to maintain their required 2.5 GPA, Good Code of Conduct standing as well as a

ntinued negative criminal background record with no subsequent convictions after being awarded a seat in the program or the offer

of admission to the program will be revoked.

REGULAR PETITIONING – Open to candidates regardless of residency. TEAS requirements must be met at time of petitioning.

Candidates for Regular Petitioning must meet the following criteria:

Completion of all five (5) pre-requisite courses and/or transfer courses into DCCC by the date of petitioning.

A passing TEAS test (Version VI) on file at DCCC by the date of petitioning meeting all minimum score requirements as

detailed in Requirement #7.

All 12 requirements properly completed at the time of petitioning as detailed in this requirements packet.

REGULAR PETITIONING

OPENS: Monday, November 2, 2020, at 9 a.m.

CLOSES: Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 12 Noon

Regular petitioning candidates will be considered for a seat in the program based on the strength of their single best TEAS test out of

three (3) possible attempts for tests taken during the TEAS testing period dates of July 10, 2020, through July 8, 2021. See Requirement

#7. Seats are awarded according to a ranking system using the candidate’s highest single TEAS test. Once a candidate has submitted

their petition, subsequent TEAS attempts will not be considered. Please note, that preference will be given to students who reside in

a sponsoring school district. If there are more qualifying candidates than available seats within this cohort, once all the seats are filled,

remaining qualified candidates will be offered a seat on the temporary wait list. (See WAIT LISTED STUDENTS – next page.)

It is important to note, a candidate must continue to maintain their required 2.5 GPA, Good Code of Conduct standing as well as a

ntinued negative criminal background record with no subsequent convictions after being awarded a seat in the program or the offer

of admission to the program will be revoked.

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PETITIONING DATES AND DEADLINES continued:

PROVISIONAL PETITIONING - Open to all candidates regardless of residency and to those candidates who can complete

the needed pre-requisites on or before June 30, 2021.

TEAS requirements must be met at time of petitioning.

Any candidate who has not yet completed the five (5) required pre-requisite courses, but will be able to earn or transfer courses

into DCCC by Wednesday, June 30, 2021, (which is the end of the 6-week Summer I semester) is eligible to petition during the

Provisional Petitioning period. Candidates for this cohort must meet the following criteria:

All five (5) pre-requisite courses must be completed or transferred into DCCC by June 30, 2021.

A passing TEAS test (Version VI) on file at DCCC by the date of petitioning meeting all minimum score requirements as

detailed in Requirement #7.

All 12 requirements properly completed at the time of petitioning as detailed in this entrance packet.

PROVISIONAL SEATING PETITIONING

OPENS: Monday, March 29, 2021, at 9 a.m.

CLOSES: Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 12 Noon

Students who have successfully met the TEAS benchmark scores and admission GPA requirements but who have not yet completed

all five (5) pre-requisite courses may request that their incomplete petition be pre-evaluated for consideration as a provisional

candidate. The prerequisite courses needed for admission to the nursing program are: English Composition I (ENG 100), General

Psychology (PSY 140), Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 150), Introduction to Probability & Statistics (MATH 121), and Nursing Mathematics:

Dosage Calculation & Drug Preparation (NUS 102). Final evaluation for admission (or placement on the wait list) will be done when all

five pre-requisite course requirements are met. The deadline to earn and/or transfer pre-requisite credits into DCCC is June 30, 2021.

Provisional candidates will be notified of the status of their petition and sent a form that must be properly completed and electronically

bmitted to petitioning@dccc.edu

upon the completion of the five (5) prerequisite courses. Once received, the completed form will

nitiate the final evaluation of a candidate’s petition for admission to the nursing program. Petitions will remain inactive and ineligible

for program consideration if the form is not properly completed and returned prior to the deadline of July 8, 2021.

All five (5) pre-requisite courses must be successfully completed by the end of DCCC’s 6-week 2021 Summer I semester which ends

June 30, 2021. It is important to note, 10-week Summer I and Summer II sessions conclude past this deadline and courses taken during

this time frame will not be completed in time to meet program requirements and deadline.

Provisional candidates will be offered admission to the nursing program based on the strength of their single best TEAS results out of

hree (3) possible attempts over a defined testing period (see Requirement #7). Once a provisional candidate’s petition is deemed

complete, subsequent TEAS attempts will not be considered. Seats in the program, or a position on the wait list, will be awarded

according to a ranking system based upon the candidate’s highest single TEAS test results. Preferential consideration for otherwise

equally qualified applicants will be given to 1) students who reside in a sponsoring school districts, 2) individuals have already

completed all five pre-requisite courses, and 3) the date the petition was submitted. Qualified provisional candidates who are not

offered admission due to the program being at capacity will be offered a position on the temporary wait list. (See WAIT LISTED

STUDENTS - below.)

It is also important to note, a candidate must continue to maintain their required 2.5 GPA, good Code of Conduct standing, as well as

ontinued negative background clearance reports with no subsequent arrests or convictions after being awarded a seat or the offer

of admission to the program will be revoked. (See Requirement #8, page 12-14.)

FINAL DEADLINE

The final deadline to submit a petition to the Fall 2021 nursing program is Thursday, July 8, 2021, 12 Noon. No petitions will

be accepted beyond this date and time.

WAIT LISTED STUDENTS

The wait list is maintained until the end of July each year when it is dissolved. Students on the wait list are not carried over from

year-to-year. Candidates on the wait list will be considered for a seat based on the strength of their single best TEAS test. The

candidate with the highest overall TEAS Test scores will be offered the open seat when it becomes available. Any candidate who

is not awarded a seat by the end of July when the wait list is dissolved may re-petition for a future entrance year. These

candidates will be required to meet any new admission criteria as published in the new entrance year’s Nursing Program

Entrance Packet. Being assigned to the wait list does not guarantee a seat in the program.

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PART 1: GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All twelve (12) admission requirements listed on the following pages, including TEAS scores, must be

completed before a candidate is eligible to submit a petition. Only those petitions with all 12 requirements

completed will be considered for a seat in the program.

#1 APPLY FOR GENERAL ADMISSION

Complete a Delaware County Community College application for admission. Current students, those enrolled or

currently registered for classes, do not need to apply to the College again. If you previously enrolled at the College

and stopped attending for one year or longer, you must submit another application and indicate that you are applying

for readmission. It is important to note that general acceptance to the College does not guarantee acceptance into

this special admission program. Link to the application page here:

https://www.dccc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/admissions/how-apply

#2 DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS IN ENGLISH & MATH

All candidates must demonstrate college readiness by either 1) submitting official score reports with minimum scores

achieved on either the SAT or ACT tests, (see minimum score requirements below), or 2) transferring previously earned

English Composition I and/or a college level math from another college, or 3) take the College’s Placement Test and place

college level or successfully complete all remedial/developmental courses.

Review the options below and proceed with the appropriate option needed to meet this requirement:

OPTION #1: WAIVE THE PLACEMENT TEST

1. SAT OR ACT scores may be used for placement in math and/or English courses. Students should have their official

scores sent to Assessment Services at Delaware County Community College. The school code for the SAT is 2125.

The school code for the ACT is 3542. Scores must be current within 5 years of the student starting classes at the

College. To waive the placement test, students must receive the following minimum scores:

English/Reading = SAT Verbal: 500 ACT Reading: 18

Mathematics = SAT Math: 530 ACT Math: 20

2. Transfer Credits Earned: You may waive all or part of the placement test if you have successfully completed English

omposition I and/or a college level math with a grade of "C" or better and have transferred those courses into

Delaware County Community College. The process to transfer previously earned credits can take 4-8 weeks; please

plan accordingly in order to meet the petitioning deadlines. See Requirement #3 listed on page eight (8) for

directions on how to transfer college credits into Delaware County Community College.

OPTION #2: TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST

Delaware County Community College’s full-scale placement test is required for any student who has not completed a

college-level math and/or English Composition I with a grade of “C” or better, or for those students who have not met the

SAT or ACT minimum scores. Directions on how to schedule the placement test are outlined in the student’s acceptance

letter.

Placement testing should be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of the acceptance letter. Students should contact

he Assessment Services Department at testingcenter@dccc.edu or telephone 610-359-5322 for information on how to

chedule and take the Placement Test.

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#3:

TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED

If applicable, submit official transcript(s) from each college and/or university attended. Send all official, final

transcript(s) to the following address: Delaware County Community College

01 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

Attn: Admissions Office

If an electronic document sharing service is offered by the sending institution a final, official, e-transcript should be sent

: records@dccc.edu

Transcripts cannot be emailed directly by students. They must be sent by an electronic

ocument sharing platform (e.g.: Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse).

Once evaluated and transferred into DCCC, evaluated credits will appear on the student’s Degree Works page marked with

a “T” indicating that the course(s) were accepted in transfer. The process to transfer courses may take 4-8 weeks; please

plan accordingly in order to meet petitioning deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS: If you attended a college or university outside the United States and want to

transfer those credits earned into the College, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation report from an

approved credential evaluation service. An approved evaluation service must be a member of The National

Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). A current list of members can be found at www.naces.org.

Please not

e, English courses from foreign countries are not eligible for transfer to the College, therefore these

students must take the English and reading portions of the Placement Test. See the preceding page on how to

schedule a Placement Test.

Submit a sealed, official, final document indicating successful high school graduation or its equivalency. This step must be

completed by all candidates regardless of post-secondary educational experience(s). If you have been a student at the

College in the past, please take note that a copy of your high school transcript may no longer be on file if you have had a

gap in your enrollment with the College for a year or longer. Follow the directions on the next page to verify that this

required document is on file with the College to ensure that you have met this requirement. If you are in doubt about this

document being on file, we recommend that you have it sent again and follow through with a verification request to

the Admissions Office as noted on the next page.

CHOOSE THE SCENARIO APPROPRIATE FOR YOU and follow the directions accordingly:

1. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

Contact the Guidance Department of the high school where you graduated. Request an official and final

transcript to be sent directly to the College. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

2. GED TRANSCRIPT or 30-Credit Plan Diploma

Contact the Department of Education (DOE) in the state where you were granted your GED or 30-Credit

Plan Diploma. Most DOE’s offer a “Transcript Request Form” that can be accessed by using the “SEARCH

BOX” on their website. IMPORTANT NOTE: An open copy of your GED test scores indicating that you

passed the GED test or a copy of your diploma are not acceptable documents. You must order a separate,

official copy of your GED transcript from the DOE and have that document sent directly from the DOE to

the College to fulfill this requirement. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

3. INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTATION

If you attended high school outside the United States, you must submit a document-to-document

evaluation report that indicates you earned credentials equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. This

document must come from an approved credentialing evaluation service. An approved evaluation service

must be a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). A current list of

members can be found at www.naces.org. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

#4: HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

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DIRECTIONS: WHERE TO SEND YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Have your official, final, transcripts or international evaluations sent to:

Delaware County Community College

1 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

Attn: Admissions Office

If an electronic document sharing service is offered by the sending institution a final, official, e-transcript should be sent

to: records@dccc.edu Transcripts cannot be emailed directly by students. They must be sent by an electronic

ocument sharing platform (e.g.: Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse).

DIRECTIONS: VERIFY THAT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT IS PROPERLY ON FILE

Verify that your official, final, high school transcript is properly on file with the College. To verify the receipt of this required

document by the College please email the Admissions Office (admiss@dccc.edu) with the information below. Do not telephone

e College for this information, instead please email the address above with the information listed below:

1. Your full name as indicated by your permanent records at the College

2. Maiden name, if applicable

3. Date of Birth

4. DCCC Student ID Number (P#)

5. Name of school or agency

#5: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA)

This step is highly recommended, yet not an admission requirement and therefore not required to petition. However, one of the

keys to success in college is having a plan to pay for your education. Applying for financial aid is easy when you follow the step-by-

step guide offered on the College’s website at:

http://www.dccc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/application-process

Deadlines apply, so file your application without delay. If you have questions or need help regarding financial aid call the College at

610-359-5330 or email finaid@dccc.edu

#6: REGISTER FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (Non-clinical)

With the help of an advisor, candidates should register for the pre-requisite and non-clinical nursing courses required to begin

the program. It is highly recommended that all of the non-clinical courses be completed prior to entering the program. This

academic plan will best prepare the candidates for academic success. A list of all non-clinical courses are listed on page 18. A

Student Registration Session (SRS) will be scheduled for students at the conclusion of the Placement Test. New students that do

not require a placement test can review directions on how to schedule a SRS in their Welcome Packet. Current students should

schedule an advising appointment with an advisor each semester to be sure they are on track with the courses needed for the

program.

All candidates, those awarded a seat and those on the wait list, must maintain an overall minimum DCCC GPA of a 2.5 and earn

a minimum grade of a “C” or better in Anatomy and Physiology I &II (BIO 150 & BIO 151) and Nursing Mathematics: Dosage

Calculation & Drug Preparation (NUS 102) to maintain their status or the offer of admission or their position on the wait list will

be revoked.

For more information or assistance with advising and registering for classes, please contact register@dccc.edu

or 610-359-5324

with any questions or registration needs.

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PART 2: SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUREMENTS

#7: TAKE THE TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS)

Studies have shown that scores on the TEAS test are a predictor of success in the nursing program and for passing the National

Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Consequently, the College relies on the TEAS scores when

determining an applicant’s potential for success, both in the program and on the NCLEX-RN exam.

The Nursing Admissions Committee recommends, though does not require, that students complete all necessary remediation

course work before attempting the TEAS. In addition, taking as many of the non-clinical general education and/or pre-requisite

courses, like anatomy & physiology and mathematics will better prepare a testing candidate for the rigors of the TEAS test.

Applicants must achieve all of the following minimum Adjusted Individual Scores (AIS) from a single testing session:

Composite: 59%

Reading: 69%

Science: 59%

Mathematics: 60%

English Language and Usage: 59%

Candidates for the Fall 2021 program may take the TEAS a total of three times (3) between the dates of July 10,

2020, and July 8, 2021. Once a candidate has reached the three time maximum within this TEAS Testing Period for

entrance Fall 2021, no other TEAS testing attempt(s) will be considered. Therefore, candidates should carefully prepare

to take the TEAS. (See “How to Prepare for the TEAS” located on the next page.) If a candidate takes the TEAS more

than three times within the allotted TEAS testing period, only the first three attempts will be considered for entrance

into the Fall 2021 Nursing program.

Applicants who do not meet all the minimum scores listed above from a single testing session out of three (3)

possible attempts during the TEAS Testing Period will not be considered for the program, even if all the other

requirements are completed. A student’s highest scores from a single test out of a possible three (3) attempts will be

used in the selection process. Scores from more than one test will not be split or mixed.

The Nursing Admissions Committee will use the following criteria when ranking priority petitioning candidates:

 Preference will first be given to the applicant with the highest AIS-Composite Total score.

 If AIS- Total scores are equal, preference will be given to the applicant with the highest AIS- Reading score.

 If AIS- Reading scores are equal, preference will then be given to the applicant with the highest AIS- Science score.

 If AIS- Science scores are equal, preference will then be given to the applicant with the highest AIS- Mathematics score.

 If AIS - Mathematics scores are equal, preference will then be given to the applicant with the highest AIS-English and Language

Usage score.

There is no required wait time between testing, but research shows that remediation and studying of weak content

areas is a best practice. Keep in mind, students will be charged a fee each time they take the TEAS. See page 11 for

current fee charges.

The test lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Each of the four sections has its own time limit. The test is administered on

the Marple, Downingtown, and Exton campuses throughout the entire year. The schedule is posted on the ATI Testing

website. See page 11, “How to Schedule the TEAS.”

A basic 4-function calculator is imbedded in the math section of the test for student use.

You will receive your TEAS results immediately upon completion of the test. A separate score report will not be

mailed to you. The College will receive and record your TEAS results electronically.

Tests taken after the priority petitioning deadline will not be considered among the priority consideration rankings.

Instead, any candidate who submits a completed petition with passing TEAS scores outside the priority petitioning

period will be considered as either a Regular or Provisional petitioner depending on the date and the status of their

pre-requisite coursework.

Delaware County Community College will only offer a computerized version of the TEAS to students interested

in applying to our Nursing program. If you have a documented learning disability, please contact the Office of

Disability Services (610-325-2748) for further instruction.

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DIRECTIONS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEAS

The ATI TEAS Study Manual Sixth Edition is available for purchase through ATI Testing at www.atitesting.com.

The Delaware County Community College Bookstore also carries the Study Manual for purchase. Limited copies

re available for review in the Learning Commons for students with a valid College student ID card and proof of

registration for the test.

Online practice exams and study resources are available at www.atitesting.com for a fee. Note, practice exam

scores are not considered valid scores for admission into the program.

At times, the College’s Community Education & Training Department offers TEAS Test Preparation Courses. For

information and registration please call: 610-359-5025. Prep courses at DCCC are temporarily suspended due to

the pandemic, but may be reinstated at a later date.

DIRECTIONS: HOW TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST

Delaware County Community College is a TEAS testing site. Candidates to the program must register, pay, and schedule

TEAS testing through ATI Testing, the creators of the TEAS. During the current pandemic outbreak ATI testing is offering

remote on-line tests only. Test proctoring will also be conducted via a virtual format. If you have questions about the on-

line testing process and the electronic equipment needed to take the TEAS remotely, please contact DCCC’s Testing

Center at: testingcenter@dccc.edu

As the state of Pennsylvania moves through the different phases of reopening, in-

rson TEAS testing may resume. Updates will appear on the ATI website when registering for a testing day.

Testing fees are non-refundable and registrations with ATI are final. The cost of each TEAS test is $92.00. Students may

reschedule only once per test through the College’s Assessment Services office. To reschedule a test, please make your

request by submitting the copy of the testing receipt to the Assessment Services office at: assess@dccc.edu. The

sessment Services office will then contact you to reschedule a date/time. The TEAS is offered all year at various Delaware

County Community College campuses:

Marple, Downingtown, and Exton.

HOW TO SCHEDULE:

1. Go to www.atitesting.com

2. Create an Account or Sign-In if you are a previous user.

3. Register for the TEAS – Use the drop down menus to choose Delaware County Community College.

4. Choose your testing day, time, and campus location from the available offerings.

5. Check out and pay.

6. Print your confirmation and testing details.

7. Bring your confirmation with you on testing day along with a current, photo ID.

NOTE: If at any time you have trouble navigating the process, please call ATI directly at:

(800) 667-7531

DIRECTIONS: TRANSFERRING TEAS SCORES TAKEN AT ANOTHER TESTING SITE

TEAS scores taken at another testing site other than Delaware County Community College may be used to petition for the

program, but candidates must order and pay for their official score reports to be sent to DCCC’s Assessment Services

through ATI Testing. Student copies will NOT be accepted. Please note, a student’s petition will not be considered until

the official test results have been received and recorded by Assessment Services. You may contact ATI Testing via their

website: www.atitesting.com on the process for ordering TEAS test reports for tests taken at other testing sites. The final

adline to have your scores sent, evaluated, and stored into DCCC’s database is July 8, 2021. Plan accordingly so this

deadline is met.

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#8: OBTAIN BACKGROUND CLEARANCES

Castle Branch has been contracted by the College to assist students in obtaining and storing required background clearances.

Petitioning students are required to create a Castle Branch account, called myCB/CP, a secure platform that offers students

directions on how to obtain the required clearances. The fee for this service is $39.00 payable to Castle Branch. The fee includes

the cost for the Statewide Criminal PA Report which will automatically be posted on the student’s myCB/CP account. Once the

order has been placed, students may use their login to access additional features including document storage, portfolio builders

and reference tools.

A total of three (3) background clearances are required to properly petition to the program. Additional clearances may be

required for out-of-state candidates.

1. Statewide Criminal PA Report (included with the $39.00 fee)

2. Federal Criminal History (FBI) Report – (IdentoGO/IDEMIA – see page 13).

3. Child Abuse History Clearance – (see page 13).

All clearances must be dated January 1, 2020, or after, to be eligible for the Fall 2021 program. Clearances must be completed

by the student and sent to, stored, and approved by Castle Branch before submitting a petition to the program. Plan accordingly

to meet deadlines as it can take several weeks for clearances to be processed by government agencies.

Securing clearances

maybe delayed during the current pandemic environment. Plan accordingly when securing clearances so as to meet

deadlines.

DIRECTIONS: SECURING AND STORING CLEARANCES WITH CASTLE BRANCH

1. Go to: www.castlebranch.com

2. Click the blue box “Place Order” at the top right-hand side of the landing page.

3. Enter DD61a in the Package Code box.

4. Click “SUBMIT”

5. Review the contents on this page, check off the boxes required to proceed and click: “CONTINUE”

6. Fill out all the required fields to set up your account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you set up an account previously with Castle Branch and need to post updated clearances for a new

ntrance year, contact Castle Branch’s Customer Service Department for assistance:

888-914-7279.

PAYMENT INFORMATION- At the end of the online order process, you will be prompted to enter your Visa or MasterCard

information. Money orders are also accepted but will result in a $10 fee and additional turn-around-time.

CLEARANCES NEEDED

Statewide Criminal PA Report – This report will be run by Castle Branch and stored in your myCB/CP account. You will

need to go into your account and print out a copy to submit with your petition.

Fingerprinting (IdentoGO/IDEMIA) – To secure this report, follow the directions on the following page. Castle Branch

will email you directions as well. This report must be ordered through the Department of Human Services. Please note,

you will be required to pay a separate fee for your fingerprints.

Child Abuse Clearance - To secure this report, follow the directions on the following page. Castle Branch will email you

directions as well. This report must be ordered through the Department of Human Services. Please note, you will be

required to pay a separate fee for your Child Abuse Clearance.

POST YOUR RESULTS

Check all criminal history reports for accuracy prior to uploading to your Castle Branch account. Upload your documents

to your account via the directions received from Castle Branch.

VIEW YOUR RESULTS

You will be notified by Castle Branch if there is any missing information needed to process your order. Your order will show as

“In Process” until it has been completed in its entirety. Your school's administrator can also securely view your results online

with their unique username and password.

Your clearances are not complete until they are approved by Castle Branch.

This process can take 3 to 5 business days once you upload the documents. Once approved, you may petition if all other

requirements are fulfilled. If you need assistance with any of the above processes, please contact Castle Branch at

888-914-7279 or email: cpservicedesk@certifiedprofile.com

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FBI Report Child Abuse Clearance

Average time to obtain: 2-3 weeks (may take longer)

Average time to obtain: On-line ordering will take 2-3 weeks to

t results back. Paper submissions could take longer.

How to obtain:

•

Go to the IdentoGO/IDEMIA website at

https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

•

Scroll down and choose “Digital Fingerprinting”

•

Enter the “Service Code” provided by Castle Branch

•

Follow the directions to complete your registration.

•

For Reason Fingerprinted select: EMPLOYMENT WITH A

SIGNIFICANT LIKELIHOOD OF REGULAR

CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

•

Results will be returned to you via U.S. Postal Service, use

your current, legal address.

•

Once the final FBI report is mailed back to you via the U.S.

Postal Service, open the letter and check for accuracy.

•

Upload this document to your Castle Branch account.

•

All Rap Sheet reports (if applicable) must be posted as well to

fulfill this requirement.

How to obtain:

ON-LINE SUBMISSION:

•

This document is required even if you have never lived in

Pennsylvania

•

Go To: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

•

First Time User Click On: CREATE INDIVIDUAL

ACCOUNT

•

Review the Welcome page and click: NEXT

•

Follow the directions on the website to complete your

clearance submission.

•

Use your current, legal address.

•

Under Purpose of Certification check off: An individual

14 years of age or older applying for or holding a paid

position as an employee with a program, activity, or

service.

•

All information must be completed in full. They will ask

for all previous names, addresses and household members

since 1975. This information must be provided to the best

of your knowledge and belief.

•

Your results are available electronically and you may print

them out upon completion.

•

Upload this document into your Castle Branch account.

(See directions on how to set up a Castle Branch account on

page 12.)

•

All Rap Sheet reports, if applicable, must be posted with

Castle Branch to fulfill this requirement.

SUBMITTING VIA U.S. MAIL: Candidates can submit a paper-

copy of the PA Criminal Form instead, by connecting to the link

below and following the directions. Results will take longer when

using this hardcopy form as results must be processed manually:

http://www.dhs.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/form/s_001762.pdf

What it looks like:

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Criminal Convictions

The College is not a healthcare provider and does not have a healthcare facility. Therefore, independent, third party,

healthcare providers offer the clinical experiences required for completion of the nursing program. These healthcare

providers will not allow a student who has been convicted of any offense that involved criminal charges to take part in

clinical experiences at their facility. Because the clinical studies portion is a requirement of the nursing curriculum, students

with a positive criminal background check may not be able to complete all aspects of the program. If a student would be

unable to complete their studies due to their criminal conviction record, they will not be accepted into the Nursing program.

Under Pennsylvania law, the State Board of Nursing may not issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a

felonious act prohibited by the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or convicted of a felony relating to a

controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other state, territory or country unless 10 years have

elapsed since the date of conviction and the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has made significant progress in personal

rehabilitation. In addition, any criminal background may result in the finding of impaired moral character by the Board such

that a license may be denied. The determination of whether such conduct constitutes poor moral character is a discretionary

matter for the Board of Nursing (717-783-7142) and done on a case by case basis.

Due to the serious potential negative ramifications of a positive criminal background check on admission/progression in the

nursing program, eligibility to qualify for licensure as a Registered Nurse, and future employment in healthcare, applicants

with charges and/or convictions on the criminal background check are strongly encouraged to have these offenses legally

expunged from their record. The expungement process typically takes 6 months or longer so applicants are strongly

encouraged to begin the process well in advance of application and/or planned matriculation admission to the Nursing

program.

NOTE: Once awarded a seat in the program, due to health care providers’ policies, the College requires a drug screening for

all newly accepted students prior to beginning their clinical experiences. If you are awarded a seat in the program, you will

receive more detailed information on this requirement once accepted to the program.

#9: MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OVERALL GPA = 2.5

At the time of petitioning and through the start of NUS 110 students must maintain an overall minimum grade point average

(GPA) of a 2.5 or higher for all college course work completed at DCCC to be considered for a seat in the program or to be

assigned to the wait list. If the student’s overall GPA falls below the minimum 2.5 requirement at any time, the offer of admission

to the Nursing program or the position on the wait list will be revoked and they will not be permitted to register for, or begin,

NUS 110.

#10: CODE OF CONDUCT

Be in compliance and in good standing with the College’s Code of Conduct as defined in the Student Handbook. Students

must be in good disciplinary standing with the College to be considered a candidate for the program. Students who have

outstanding sanctions or violations filed with the Office of Student Affairs will not be admitted to the program. If your

standing at the College falls below good standing at any time after you are admitted to the program, or are assigned to the

wait list, your offer will be revoked and you will not be permitted to register for or begin NUS 110. A copy of the Student

Handbook can be downloaded from: http://www.dccc.edu/studenthandbook

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#11: PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Choose one (1) of the approved documents below and submit a photocopy of that document when petitioning to the

program to show proof of your current, legal address:

1. Permanent driver's license or State ID Note: Temporary update cards & duplicate licenses are not acceptable.

2. Utility bill with your name listed on the bill. Gas, electric, water or sewer only; cell phone bills are not acceptable.

The above-named documents are the ONLY acceptable forms of proof of residency that will be accepted by the College. The

address listed on the proof of residency submitted must match: 1) address listed on the program petitioning form, 2) the address

listed in the College’s database, and 3) the address submitted on all background clearances. The Admissions Office reserves the

right to request additional proof of residency documents as necessary.

#12:

SUBMIT YOUR PETITION

Upon completion of all requirements, submit the items below via email upload to: petitioning@dccc.edu

The items to submit at the time of petitioning are listed below. All other requirements must be completed, stored,

and approved by the College or Castle Branch prior to this final step.

1. The Petition

Form – page 22 of this packet

2. A photocopy of an approved Proof of Residency – See Requirement #11.

3. Photocopies of all three clearances posted with Castle Branch – See Requirement #8.

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NOTIFICATION OF THE STATUS OF YOUR PETITION

1. The Admissions Office will notify petitioning candidates via the email listed on their petitioning form (see Page 25)

regarding the status of their petition. Priority petitioners will be notified no later than the end of January. Regular

and Provisional petition reviews can take up to 8 weeks or more from the date the petition was submitted. Please

refrain from contacting the Admissions Department during this review period to check on the standing of your

petition.

2. If a petition is incomplete, the candidate will be notified via the email listed on their petitioning form (see Page 25)

regarding any missing items/requirements. Any missing items must be submitted before a candidate can be

considered for a seat in the program, or be assigned to the wait list.

3. All petitions received will be ranked via the student’s highest single TEAS scores out of a total of three (3) maximum

attempts: Priority Petitioning testing dates are from July 10, 2020, to October 30, 2020; Regular & Provisional Petition

testing dates are from July 10, 2020, to July 8, 2021. Seats will be awarded to students with the highest scores. The

overall composite score is ranked first, then the reading score, then science, then math, and finally English language &

usage.

4. If offered a seat in the program, candidates are required to pay a $150.00 deposit by May 1, 2021. The $150.00 will

hold a seat for the Fall 2021 program only. All previous balances due to the College must be paid in-full prior to

submitting the $150.00 deposit. Deposit refunds will be issued only if the student: 1) remains enrolled in NUS 110

for the first three full weeks of the semester, and 2) does not have any outstanding balances due to the College at

that time. If the student drops out of the program, at any time before the end of the third week, the deposit will not

be refunded.

5. Students are not permitted to defer their enrollment into the Nursing Program for a future enrollment date. Students

must petition again and meet all admission requirements in accordance with the policies and procedures required for

the new petitioning year.

6. Students are required to petition again for admission into a future entrance year and meet any new admissions

requirements if they:

• Do not meet the admissions requirements for 2021, as outlined in the Fall 2021 Nursing Admission Packet.

• Are wait listed and not offered a seat by the end of July 2021 when the wait list is dissolved.

• Are unable to accept an offered seat for 2021. Students may not defer their nursing admission in any case.

• Inform the Admissions Office they are declining their seat or wait list position for Fall 2021.

• Drop out of the program after being assigned a seat in the class, but before the first day of class.

• Fall below the minimum GPA requirement (2.5) and the seat was revoked.

7. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Admissions Office and the Records Office of residency and phone

number (day and evening) changes. Current contact information is paramount.

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Changes in curriculum, clinical schedules and admission requirements for the Nursing program may occur between the time

of application and the time of enrollment. Students are expected to meet any new requirements for the class in which they

enroll. The reference to a proposed schedule is for

general reference only and may be modified at any time at the discretion

of the academic program and/or scheduling requirements of clinical affiliating agencies.

• It should be noted that although students select a primary campus location and a preference for Day or

Evening/Weekend scheduling options, it must be understood that the dynamic nature of nursing education may

necessitate deviation from the sample schedules provided, and one must be able to adjust personal and professional

responsibilities accordingly.

• Students may occasionally be required to attend class or clinical activities on alternate days/times (evenings/weekends)

at alternate sites throughout the course of an academic year.

• Students may be assigned a day and/or evening clinical rotations that may occur during the week or on weekends.

o Clinical schedules typically consist of two 6-hour clinical shifts/week or one 12-hour shift per week between

the hours of 6:30 AM and 10:30 PM

o Accommodations will not be made for clinical assignments based upon a student’s personal schedule except

in extreme extenuating circumstances. (Extenuating circumstances DO NOT include, childcare,

transportation, care of family members and work schedules). Flexibility and contingency plans to meet

alternate scheduling requirements is the responsibility of each individual student.

• Tentative First Year Student Schedule (for information purpose only):

o First semester (NUS 110 only) has a required conceptual sim lab scheduled between the hours of 8AM- 4:30 PM

either Monday or Tuesday for 2.5 hours for both Marple and Exton day students.

o First semester (NUS 110 only) Marple evening/weekend students have a required conceptual sim lab scheduled on

Monday’s from 6PM- 8:30 PM.

o First semester (NUS 110 only) Exton evening/weekend students have a required conceptual sim lab scheduled

either on Monday or Tuesday evening from 6pm- 8:30pm

o NUS 110 clinical days are either Monday or Tuesday from the hours of 6:45AM- 8:00pm for daytime students and

every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from the hours of 6:45AM-8:00PM for evening/weekend students.

o NUS 111 clinicals days are both Monday and Tuesday from the hours of 6:45AM- 8:00PM for all daytime students.

All evening/weekends students have clinicals every weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) from the hours of

6:45AM-8:00PM. Please note that clinincals can range from 6-12 hours day and evenings depending on clinical

agency schedule.

o Didactic classes for NUS 110 and NUS 111 will be held on Thursdays and Fridays from the hours of 8AM-11:50PM

for 2 hour blocks depending on section for all daytime students.

o Didactic classes for NUS 110 and NUS 111 will be held on Wednesday and Thursdays from the hours of 6PM-8:30

PM for both Marple and Exton evening/weekend students.

• Open sim lab hours will be available for both supervised and unsupervised practice and remediation of skills.

o Open supervised sim lab practice/remediation days and times will vary from semester-to-semester. Schedules

will be posted in the course canvas shell.

o Additional open lab unsupervised practice times will be made available based on student needs and sim lab

availability.

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• Tentative Second Year Student Schedule for information purpose only:

o NUS 210 and NUS 211 daytime clinicals can be any combination of Wednesday, Thursday, or Fridays from the

hours of 6:45AM- 8:00PM. Students will complete either 2-6 hour clinical days or 1-12 hour clinical day.

o NUS 210 and NUS 211 evening/weekend student’s clinicals will be every weekend on Saturday and Sunday

from the hours of 6:45AM- 8:00PM. Students will complete either 2-6 hour clinical days or 1-12 hour clinical

days on either Saturday or Sunday.

o Didactic classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday from the hours of 9AM-2:30PM for all daytime students

for 2 hours depending on section.

o Didactic classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday from 6:00PM-8:30PM for all evening/weekend students

• Open sim lab hours will be available for both supervised and unsupervised practice and remediation of skills.

o Open supervised sim lab practice/remediation days and times will vary from semester-to-semester. Schedules

will be posted in the course canvas shell.

o Additional open lab unsupervised practice times will be made available based on student needs and sim lab

availability.

Credits received for BIO 150 and BIO 151 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II) prior to enrollment in NUS 110 for Fall 2021

must be dated Summer I, 2016, or later to be considered current. Courses taken before this deadline will need to be repeated.

The College will not accept transfer of any anatomy & physiology courses that contain a virtual lab.

Nursing students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in BIO 150, BIO 151 & NUS 102. Students enrolled in NUS 110 and BIO

151 concurrently who fail to achieve a “C” or better in BIO 151 will not be permitted to progress into the NUS 111. It is also

important to note, when choosing candidates for the program, additional consideration will be given to those candidates who

have received a grade of a “B” or better in the program sciences on their first attempt.

Once accepted into the program, a required special Student Registration Session (SRS) and Orientation for admitted students

will both be held in the Spring. During these sessions, students will participate in an advisement session, register for program

course work, and learn about the program guidelines and requirements. Admitted students will be notified regarding the dates

for these two required sessions.

Accepted students to the program are required to purchase a second package from Castle Branch. The package includes: 1)

drug screening, 2) Nationwide Healthcare Fraud & Abuse scan, and 3) document management.

In addition to normal tuition, fees, and books, students are required to purchase uniforms, insurance and miscellaneous

supplies.

Additional testing fees for achievement tests will be added to your tuition bill each semester. Information regarding these

fees will be discussed at the mandatory Nursing Student Registration Session (SRS) which will be held in the Spring.

If you fail or withdraw from Fundamentals of Nursing (NUS 110) once the Fall term begins, you must petition for readmission

through the Allied Health, Emergency Services, and Nursing Division. See the current Delaware County Community College

catalog for more information or contact the Allied Health, Emergency Services & Nursing Division at 610-359-5353.

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Nursing Program Curricular Sequence

Pre-Requisites Courses (14 credits) CREDITS

MAT 121 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3

ENG 100 Composition I 3

PSY 140 General Psychology 3

BIO 150 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4

NUS 102 Nursing Mathematics: Dosage Calculation & Drug Prep. 1

(FALL) First Semester Courses (15 credits)

NUS 110 Nursing Concepts and Practice I 8

BIO 151 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4

PSY 210 Lifespan Human Development 3

(SPRING) Second Semester Courses (16 credits)

NUS 111 Nursing Concepts and Practice II 10

NUS 221 Pharmacology for Healthcare 3

*Open Elective

(Consider a course that will transfer into a bachelor degree

rogram – See a Transfer Adviser for info.)

(FALL) Third Semester Courses (13 credits)

NUS 210 Nursing Concepts and Practic

e III 10

Commun

ications Elective*

(Any oral communication designated communication course

See advisor for approved list)

(SPRING) Fourth Semester Courses (13 credits)

NUS 211 Nursing Concepts and Practice IV 10

SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3

Program Electives (optional)

NUS 220 Clinical Enhancement Skills 3

NUS 222 Holistic Advanced Physical Assessment

d Pathophysiology 3

*Denotes: Student selects a specific course

Total Credits: 71

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Nursing Program Approval and Accreditation

The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Delaware County Community College has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing since

1968. Full approval is based on pass rates for first-time takers of the National Council Licensure Examination

(NCLEX-RN). The PA State Board of Nursing requires that all nursing programs maintain an 80% or higher

overall pass rate for first time examinees. While DCCC nursing graduates have consistently been above the

80% benchmark, we have been notified that in 2019 our pass rate dropped to 75.52% which has resulted in

the program being placed on provisional status for a period of one year until the 2019-2020 results are

reported. We anticipate that this is a temporary situation and anticipate returning to full approval status at

that time.

It should be noted that provisional program approval does not negatively impact instruction, clinical

placements or the ability of graduates to qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Rather, it

provides an opportunity for faculty to review admission criteria, curriculum, assessment processes, academic

supports and related policies that will enable graduates to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination on the

first attempt and expeditiously transition to professional nursing careers.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of

Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Board of Nursing P.O Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Phone: 717-783-7142

Fax: 717-783-0822

www.dos.state.pa.us/nurs

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Delaware County Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is also fully accredited by the

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The most recent reaccreditation visit

occurred in 2017 and resulted in full approval until Spring 2025.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road NE. Suite 850

Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone (404) 974-5000

Questions and requests for additional information should be directed to

Dr. Faye Meloy, Dean or Ms. Genny Cavanagh, Assistant Dean

Division of Allied Health, Emergency Services & Nursing - Phone 610-359-5181 or AHN@dccc.edu

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Checklist of Requirements Needed to Petition

1. Submit an application for admission to Delaware County Community College,

if not enrolled within the past year. (See page 7.)

2. Demonstrate College Readiness. (See page 7.)

3. If applicable, transfer previously earned college credits into the College. (See page 8.)

Send high school transcript/GED or evaluated documentation to the College.

(See page 8.)

5. Verify that the high school transcript is on file with the College. (See page 9.)

6. Apply for Financial Aid. (See page 9.)

(See page 9.)

8. Successfully pass the TEAS test. (See pages 10 & 11.)

9. Secure & store background clearances with Castle Branch. Make photocopies to

submit with your petition. (See pages 12 – 14.)

10. Maintain a minimum (2.5 GPA) at the College at all times. (See page 14.)

11. Maintain a Good Code of Conduct standing at the College at all times. (See page 14.)

11. Photocopy an approved Proof of Residency for petitioning file. (See page 15.)

12. Make photocopies of all pertinent documents for your personal records.

13. Submit your petition. (See pages 15 & 22.)

The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree

Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA, 30326 (Phone 404-975-5000, Website: www.acenursing.org). It is also approved by the

Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners, PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 (phone: 717-783-7142, website:

www.dos.state.pa.us).

Delaware County Community College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution conforming to all

applicable legislation that prohibits discrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,

sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or

federal laws in its educational programs, activities, admission or employment policies, as required by Title IX of the

Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes. Inquiries

concerning Title IX and/or 504 compliance should be referred to Title IX Coordinator: Sara Evans, vice president of

human resources and organizational development (sevans28@dccc.edu), 610.359.5094. TTY for the hearing impaired:

610

-359-5020. Inquiries related to accessibility services for students should be directed to the office of disability

services, (abinder@dccc.edu), 610-359- 5229.

Delaware County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools,

Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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NURSING PETITION

FALL 2021

901 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

610-359-5050

Applicants will only be offered an available seat in the program or be assigned to the wait list once all admission

requirements have been completed and submitted. See page 15, Requirement #12, for specific directions regarding

the required documents needed to properly petition.

This petitioning form and documents are to be emailed to:

petitioning@dccc.edu

DCCC Student ID # P00

Legal Name:

Last First Middle

Maiden Name (if applicable):

Last

Legal Address:

Street Address

City State ZIP

Primary Contact Telephone #: Alternative Phone:

Primary Email

DCCC Email address:

1. I am petitioning as a:

Priority Petitioner – Closes October 30, 2020

Must live in Delaware or Chester County, passed the TEAS, & have all 5 pre-requisites completed.

Regular Petitioner - Opens on Monday, November 2, 2020

Must have a passing TEAS and have all five (5) pre-requisites completed at the time of petitioning.

Provisional Petitioner - Opens Monday, March 25, 2021

Must have a passing TEAS & be able to successfully complete all five (5) pre-requisites courses by

June 30, 2021.

2. Choose a preferred campus. Check off only one (1) box.

Checking off more than one box or writing comments in the margin could slow down the review of your petition.

Marple Campus (Delaware County) Exton Campus (Chester County)

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petition; it is merely used to locate any previously submitted paperwork still available.)

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