Nursing Information Sessions - Delaware County Community College

NURSING ADMISSION
PROCEDURES
FALL 2014
Chester County
Information presented in this packet supersedes
all other information obtained by the applicant.
The Chester County Nursing Program is offered to residents of Chester County only. All candidates are strongly
encouraged to submit their petitions and supporting paperwork by the priority consideration deadline of: Friday, October
25, 2013, at 12 o’clock noon. Petitions should be submitted only after all the requirements outlined in this packet have
been fulfilled. Petitions must be submitted in-person at the Rhoads Education Building, Chester County Hospital, 701 E.
Marshall Street, West Chester, PA. The priority petitioning period is as follows:
OPENING DATE: Monday, August 12, 2013 at 9 a.m.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 25, 2013 at 12 noon
It is recommended that students petition during the early months of the priority petitioning period. Petitioning early in
the process will be to your benefit as it allows the Admissions Committee to review a student’s petition for errors and
missed items.
All priority petitioning candidates with completed petitioning paperwork submitted by the priority closing date will be
considered for a seat in the program based on the strength of their Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. Seats
for the 2014 Nursing Program will be awarded via a highest to lowest ranking system using each priority petitioner’s
highest TEAS scores from a single test.
The Admissions Office will continue to accept qualified, completed petitions for 2014 after the priority deadline for
consideration for a seat, if any remain available, or for placement on a wait list. The wait list is maintained until mid-
July 2014 when it is dissolved. Any candidate who wishes to be considered for a future program must petition again
and meet any new admission criteria for that future entrance year.
Candidates petitioning for Delaware County Community College’s Fall 2014 Nursing Program are responsible for the
information contained in this packet. Please retain for future reference.
Nursing Information Sessions
Attending an Information Session is highly recommended in order to learn more about the curriculum
and the special admission requirements. TEAS test preparation is discussed at each session. Sessions
last approximately 2 hours and begin promptly at the time listed. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign
in and pick up materials. No reservations are required.
Day Date Time Location
Thursday 1/30/2014 6PM Marple Campus (Media, PA) Academic Building/Room 2246
Tuesday 2/11/2014 6PM Chester County Hospital (W. Chester, PA) Rhoads Edu. Building/Auditorium
Thursday 3/6/2014 6PM Southeast Center (Sharon Hill, PA) Café
Thursday 4/17/2014 6PM Marple Campus (Media, PA) Academic Building/Room 2246
For additional information sessions scheduled after the dates above,
please visit the College’s Calendar & Events: www.dccc.edu
Updated: 1/6/2014

FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM/Chester County 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 to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN).
2. Admission into Delaware County Community College’s Nursing program is selective. Not everyone who petitions
and meets the qualifications can be accommodated due to limited seating for the program.
3. Students are awarded seats in the program via meeting all the admission criteria outlined in this packet. Please
read the contents of this packet thoroughly and attend a Nursing Information Session to learn about the
curriculum, requirements for admission, and TEAS preparation. Information Session dates are listed on the front
of the packet and posted under Calendar & Events at: http://www.dccc.edu/events
4. All nursing applicants must be a resident of Chester County to be eligible for the Chester County program.
Proof of residency will be required of all candidates (see page 9). Preference is given to residents from sponsoring
school districts. At present, sponsoring school districts in Delaware County 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.
5. Nursing applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents to be offered a seat in the nursing
program.
6. Nursing clinical (NUS 110) begins every fall semester. Students are encouraged to take as many of the non-clinical
classes (English, anatomy & physiology, sociology, etc.) as possible prior to entering the Fall 2014 Nursing
Program.
7. The semester sequence, once accepted into the program, is fall/spring, fall/spring. No summer clinical course
work is scheduled. However, students are free to take elective courses during the summer semesters.
8. Both DAY and EVENING/WEEKEND programs are offered. There is a maximum of 32 seats for the DAY Program
and 32 seats for the EVENING/WEEKEND Program in NUS 110 (Fundamentals of Nursing). This number is based
on the number of clinical positions available to Delaware County Community College students at area hospitals.
9. 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. For more information on the TEAS, please attend a Nursing Info Session and refer to pages five (5) and six
(6) of the packet.
10. At times, the College enters into partnerships with specific hospitals. The guidelines for admission to these
sections 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.
11. The College does not have a healthcare facility. Specific healthcare providers offer all clinical experiences. These
healthcare providers will not allow a student convicted of a prohibited offense or child abuse (see Delaware
County Community College Criminal Background Check Procedures) to take part in clinical experiences at their
facility. Such students would not be able to complete their studies and, therefore, will not be accepted into the
program.
12. LPN licensure, recent RN courses, paramedic or equivalent military training may qualify a student for advanced
placement in the program. Students may receive credit for the first year of the Nursing program after meeting
certain criteria. Contact the Assessment Center at 610-359-5322 for information on advanced placement.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
All admission requirements listed on the following pages must be completed before a seat in the program
or a position on the wait list can be awarded. All candidates are strongly encouraged to petition during the
priority consideration period and submit their completed petition no later than the deadline of: Friday,
October 25, 2013, at 12 o’clock noon. Only those petitions with all requirements completed will be
considered for a seat in the program or a position on the wait list.
#1 APPLY FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
Complete a Delaware County Community College application for admission. Acceptance to the College does not
guarantee acceptance into the Nursing program. Current students, those enrolled or 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
“paper” application and check the box indicating that you are applying for readmission.
#2 TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST or WAIVE THE TEST
Take the College’s placement test if you have not done so previously.
TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST: Delaware County Community College’s full-scale placement test(s) are required for any
student who has not completed a college-level math and/or English Composition with a grade of “C” or better.
Directions on how to schedule the placement test is outlined in the student’s Welcome Packet. Placement testing
should be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of the Welcome Packet. You may schedule the test by
telephoning the Assessment Office: 610-359-5322 or schedule an appointment yourself through your student portal
on delaGATE. Placement Testing must be completed before the deadline of 12 o’clock noon on October 25, 2013, for
priority consideration. If remedial courses are required of you, those courses must be completed before beginning
NUS 110. Failure to complete the remedial courses will make you ineligible to begin NUS 110.
WAIVE THE PLACEMENT TEST: You may waive all or part of the placement test if you have successfully completed
English Composition and/or a college level mathematics with a grade of "C" or better and have transferred those
courses into the College. College math and/or English Composition courses must be transferred into the College
before the priority deadline of October 25 th , 2013, at 12 o’clock noon to be eligible for priority seating or a position on
the wait list. The process to transfer courses may take 4-8 weeks, please plan accordingly. See number #3 below for
directions on how to transfer credits.
#3: TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED
If applicable, submit official transcript(s) from each college and/or university attended. Send all official, final, sealed
envelopes containing the document(s) to: Delaware County Community College
901 South Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Attn: Admissions Office
Next, complete a Petition for Transfer of Credit form available from the Assessment Center, Room 2195, Marple Campus.
Forms are also available from the College’s website at: https://www.dccc.edu/sites/default/files/assets/pdf/pot.pdf
The process to transfer courses may take 4-8 weeks, please plan accordingly. You will receive written notification from
the Assessment Center after the evaluation is completed. Evaluations/transfers will not be conducted until this form is
received.
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 note: English courses from foreign countries are not eligible for transfer to the College. A Petition for
Transfer of Credit form is also required (see link to form and directions above).
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#4: HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIALS
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 the paper-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 below to verify that
this required document is on file with the College to assure that you have met this requirement. If you are in doubt
about this document being properly on file, we recommend that you have it sent again and follow through with a
verification request to the Admissions Office as noted below.
CHOOSE THE SCENARIO APPROPRIATE FOR YOU and follow the directions accordingly:
1. GRADUATE FROM A HIGH SCHOOL
Contact the Guidance Department of the high school where you graduated. Request an official, sealed,
paper-copy of your transcript to be sent directly to the College. (See the College’s mailing address below.)
2. GED RECIPIENT
Contact the Department of Education (DOE) in the state where you were granted your GED. 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 below.)
3. INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTATION
If you attended high school outside the United States, you must submit an 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.
Send all official, final, sealed envelopes containing the paper-copy of the transcripts/international evaluations to:
Delaware County Community College
901 South Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Attn: Admissions Office
Verify that an official, final, paper-copy of your high school transcript is properly on file with the College.
To do so, simply contact the Admissions Office, not the Records Office at 610-359-5050 (Select Option #3) or
admiss@dccc.edu and offer the following information so your file can be properly located:
Your full name as indicated by your permanent records at the College
Maiden name, if applicable
Date of Birth
DCCC Student ID Number (P#)
Name of school or agency
#5: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA)
This step is highly recommended. 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-and-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 610-359-5050.
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#6: REGISTER FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (Non-Nursing)
Register with the help of an advisor to begin completing your non-clinical (those listed without NUS as a prefix) courses.
Students find it helpful to complete as many non-clinical courses as possible before beginning the first Nursing clinical
course (NUS 110). A list of required courses for the Nursing program is included in this packet (see page 11).
For admission into Delaware County Community College’s 2014 Nursing program, there are NO pre-requisite courses
required. Students must complete all necessary remediation course work before beginning Fundamentals of Nursing
(NUS 110), but completion of those courses is not required at the time of petitioning.
New students to Delaware County Community College will receive information about attending a College Planning Session
where they will meet with an advisor to choose a schedule of appropriate course work. This appointment will be
scheduled immediately following the Placement Test.
Students continuing at the College may see an advisor for assistance in scheduling classes.
#7: TAKE THE TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) - Version V
Studies have shown that scores on this 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 also recommends, though does not require, that students complete all necessary remediation
course work before attempting the TEAS.
1. Applicants must achieve all of the following minimum Adjusted Individual Scores (AIS) from a single testing
session:
1. Reading: 70%;
2. Science: 45%;
3. Mathematics: 60%;
4. English Language and Usage: 46%
Applicants who do not meet all four minimum scores from a single testing session will not be considered for the
program, even if all the other requirements are completed.
2. You may take this test a total of 3 times only (NOT 3x’s a year). Only your first three chronological test scores,
regardless of where the TEAS was taken will be considered. There must be six weeks between test dates to
allow for sufficient re-test preparation. The testing fee is $50.00 per test attempt. If you have not achieved the
minimum scores required by the third test, you will not be able to schedule the test through this College again.
3. Your highest scores from a single test will be used. Scores from more than one test will not be split or mixed.
4. The test lasts approximately 3.5 hours. It is administered both at the Marple and Downingtown Campuses
throughout the year.
5. Calculator usage is not permitted during the test.
6. 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.
7. 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
It is recommended, though not required, that students complete all necessary remediation course work before
attempting the TEAS test. In addition, taking as many of the non-clinical general education courses (those not listed with
NUS as a prefix) will better prepare a testing candidate for the rigors of the TEAS test.
1. A test preparation book, the TEAS Study Manual Version V, is available for purchase in the Delaware County
Community College Bookstore on the Marple Campus and online at www.atitesting.com. Limited copies are also
available for review in the Library for students with a valid College student ID card and proof of registration for
the test.
2. Online practice exams (Version V) are also available at www.atitesting.com for a fee. Practice exam scores are
not considered valid scores for admission into the Nursing program.
3. TEAS test Preparation Courses are offered through the College’s Community Education & Training Department at
various times throughout the year. For information and registration please call: 610-359-7344.
DIRECTIONS: HOW TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST
In order to schedule the TEAS, you must first have a current Delaware County Community College application (including
the one-time application fee of $25.00 on file with the Records Office and all balances due to the College must be paid
prior to paying for and registering for the test. TEAS tests are offered all year long and are generally offered on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays at three different times each of these days (morning, afternoon, & early evening).
1. Registration for the test must be done in-person at the Admissions Office/Marple Campus, Founder’s Hall, Room 3545.
2. Testing times & test scheduling are not offered over the telephone or via email.
3. Obtain a “payment form” from the Admissions Office Receptionist at the Marple Campus.
4. Complete the “payment form” and take the form to the Cashier’s Window to make payment.
5. The cost is $50.00 per test. Payment methods include: cash, personal check, money orders, and most major credit cards.
6. The cashier will generate a receipt-of-payment and give you a copy.
7. Present the receipt-of-payment to the front desk receptionist at the Admissions Office/Marple Campus.
8. The Admissions Receptionist will assist you with choosing a testing location, date and time, based on availability.
9. Testing is offered at both the Marple and Downingtown Campuses ALL year round.
NOTE: TEAS testing dates/times are offered only in-person and after the student presents a receipt of payment from the Cashier.
DIRECTIONS: TRANSFERRING TEAS SCORES FROM ANOTHER TESTING SITE
TEAS scores taken elsewhere may be used to petition for the program if you have not yet completed three attempts.
TEAS scores taken elsewhere must be sent officially from ATI (creator of the TEAS) to the College’s Assessment Office.
Student copies will NOT be accepted. Scores must be received by the Assessment Office prior to the deadline of October
25 th , 2013, at 12 o’clock noon to be considered for the priority petitioning period. Please note, a student’s petition will
not be considered until the official test results have been received and recorded by the Assessment Office.
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#8: OBTAIN BACKGROUND CLEARANCES
Concorde, Inc. has been contracted by the College to assist students in obtaining and storing their required background
clearances. Petitioning students are required to open a Concorde account to properly obtain and/or store these
clearances. The fee for this service is $111.00 per petitioning student.
All clearances must be dated August 1, 2012, or after, to be eligible for the fall 2014 program. In addition, all clearances
must be completed, sent, and stored by Concorde, Inc., no later than 12 noon on Friday, October 25 th , 2013, to be eligible
for the fall 2014 priority consideration period.
A total of three (3) clearances are required to properly petition to the program:
1. Federal Criminal History (FBI) Report - (See directions on page 8.)
2. PA Criminal History Report – (See directions on page 8.)
3. PA Child Abuse History Clearance – (See directions on page 8.)
DIRECTIONS: HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH CONCORDE, INC.
1. Log onto: https://www.concorde2000.com/admissions/
2. Click the drop-down box arrow and select: DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3. Click: CONTINUE
4. Review the welcome page and click: NEXT
5. Enter: APPLICANT INFORMATION
6. ADD TO CART: PETITIONING NURSING STUDENT
7. Enter: CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
8. Click: CONTINUE
Once you have purchased the Concorde Inc. services associated with your DCCC program, you will receive an email from
Concorde Inc. with additional instructions on how to proceed and begin the process for obtaining and storing your
background clearance documents. The email will include instructions on how to log-in to your personal account and track
the receipt and storage of your required background clearance documents.
Criminal Convictions
Please note that 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.
Felony convictions, which do not fall into the provision listed above, and certain misdemeanor offenses, may be a finding
of impaired moral character. The determination of whether such conduct constitutes poor moral character is a
discretionary matter for the Board of Nursing (717-783-7142).
Students who have been arrested resulting in any summary, misdemeanor, or felony offense and specifically a
prohibitive offense contained in Act 13 and/or Act 169* may not be able to complete their studies because clinical
experiences needed for course/program success may be prohibited. If students cannot complete their clinical studies,
they will not be accepted into the Nursing program.
*A detailed list is available for review in either the Admissions or Allied Health, Emergency Services, and Nursing offices.
NOTE: Once awarded a seat in the program, due to hospital 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 at a special College Planning Session held in March 2014.
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DIRECTIONS: FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY (FBI) REPORT & SEND TO CONCORDE, Inc.
1. Follow the directions to open a Concorde, Inc., account. (See page 7: DIRECTIONS: HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT
WITH CONCORDE, INC.)
2. Review and respond to the subsequent emails sent to you from Concorde, Inc. regarding the process to secure your FBI
Criminal History (FBI) Report. It is your responsibility to follow the directions thoroughly and respond to the requested
required information and forms timely.
3. When selecting the agency to process your fingerprints, choose: The Department of Welfare, not the Department of
Education.
4. After receiving the FBI results in the mail, either scan & email, FAX, or send via U.S. mail to Concorde for review and
storage. (See below: DIRECTIONS: EMAIL, FAX or send via U.S. Mail TO CONCORDE, INC.)
5. You will receive an email confirmation from Concorde, Inc., verifying that your document has been received. Submit a
copy of this email with your petition.
DIRECTIONS: PA CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT
1. Follow the directions to open a Concorde, Inc., account. (See page 7: DIRECTIONS: HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT
WITH CONCORDE, INC.
2. Review and respond to the subsequent emails sent to you from Concorde, Inc. regarding the process to secure your PA
Criminal History Report. It is your responsibility to follow the directions thoroughly and respond to the requested,
required information and forms timely.
3. Concorde will facilitate the PA Criminal History Report and post it to your account for review. The report will not
come to your home address, as Concorde will facilitate the entire process for this clearance and post it to your account
automatically for you to access and view.
DIRECTIONS: PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE & SEND TO CONCORDE, Inc.
1. As the student, you are responsible for obtaining the PA Child Abuse History Clearance and sending it to your
Concorde, Inc., account for storage & review, prior to the October 25 th , 2013 priority deadline.
2. Download the order form:
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ucmprd/groups/webcontent/documents/form/s_001762.pdf You can also request an
order form from the Admissions Office/Marple Campus or pick one up at an Info Session.
3. Fill out the PA Child Abuse History Clearance order form thoroughly and indicate yourself as the requester.
Include the money order for the required fee. (See directions on order form). The results can take 2 to 8 weeks
to be returned to you. Plan accordingly if you intend to meet the Friday, October 25 th , 2013, 12 o’clock noon
deadline for priority petitioning.
4. After receiving the PA Child Abuse History Clearance results in the mail, submit the document to your Concorde
account. (See below: DIRECTIONS: EMAIL, FAX or send via U.S. Mail TO CONCORDE, INC.)
5. You will receive an email confirmation from Concorde, Inc., verifying that your document has been received. Submit a
copy of this email with your petition.
DIRECTIONS: EMAIL, FAX or send via U.S. MAIL TO CONCORDE, Inc.
Once the original document(s) are mailed back to you (Federal Criminal History (FBI) Report and PA Child Abuse History
Clearance), you are required to send a copy to Concorde, Inc., with the coversheet(s) provided by Concorde when you first
opened your account. Concorde will then check to make sure the document you submitted is the appropriate document
required. Concorde will store your submitted documents for the College to review. You may submit these documents to
Concorde, Inc., via one (1) of the methods listed below, but they must be received by Concorde no later than 12 o’clock noon
on Friday, October 25 th , 2013, to be eligible for priority consideration.
1. Upload the document to your computer and email it as an attachment to: DCCC@Concorde2000.com
OR
2. FAX the document(s) to Concorde, Inc: 215-405-3767
OR
3. Mail the document(s) via U.S. Mail to: Concorde, Inc., 1835 Market Street - 12 th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attn: Candice Brady, DQF Manager

#9: MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OVERALL GPA = 2.5
At the time of petitioning and through the start of NUS 110 students must meet and 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 offered a position on the wait list. If your 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 you 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. 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, your offer of admission will be revoked and you will not be permitted to register
for or begin NUS 110.
#11: PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Provide proof of residency via a valid, current, legible photocopy of one (1) of the following items:
1. Permanent driver's license (temporary updates and duplicate licenses are not accepted)
2. Utility bill (gas, electric, water or sewer only; cell phone bills are not acceptable)
3. A current paycheck stub with your current address listed
4. A current property tax bill in your name
5. Most recent IRS Tax Return Transcript: A free official IRS document listing you as a dependent from:
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript?portlet=105
The above-named items are the ONLY acceptable forms of proof of residency. The address listed on the proof of residency
submitted must match the 1) address listed on the fall 2014 Nursing program petition, 2) the address listed in the College’s
database, and 3) the addresses submitted on all background clearances. The Admissions Office reserves the right to request
additional proof of residency documents as necessary.
#12: SUBMIT YOUR PETITION
Once all the requirements have been fulfilled, submit the items below, together and in-person, to the Admissions Office at the
Rhoads Education Building of the Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA, no later than 12
Noon on Friday, October 25 th , 2013.
1. The Petition Form – last page of this packet
2. A photocopy of an approved Proof of Residency – (See item #11 above)
3. Photocopies of your confirmation emails from Concorde, Inc. indicating the submission of appropriate clearances -
(See pages 7 & 8)
NOTIFICATION OF THE STATUS OF YOUR PETITION
If you submit a petition and all supporting documentation by the priority deadline, you will receive a letter regarding the status of your petition NO
later than the end of January 2014. Any completed petitions and/or missing documentation received after the priority deadline will be considered on
a space-available basis or for placement on a wait list.
All petitions received during the priority petitioning period will be ranked via the student’s highest single TEAS scores. Seats will be
awarded to those students with the highest TEAS scores.
If offered a seat in the program, you must submit a $150.00 deposit to reserve your space by May 1, 2014. The $150.00 will hold your seat
for fall 2014 only. If you are still registered for NUS 110 after the third week of class, your deposit will be refunded. If you drop out of the
program at any time before then, your deposit will not be refunded.
Students are required to petition again for admission into a future entrance year and meet any new admissions requirements if they:
1. Do not meet the admissions requirements for 2014, as outlined in the fall 2014 Nursing Admission Procedures Packet.
2. Are wait listed and not offered a seat by mid-July 2014 when the wait list is dissolved.
3. Are unable to accept an offered seat for 2014. Students may not defer their nursing admission in any case.
4. Inform the Admissions Office they are no longer interested in enrolling for fall 2014 and give up their seat or wait list position.
5. Drop out of the program after being assigned a seat in the class, but before the first day of class.
6. Fall below the minimum GPA requirement (2.5) or not being in compliance/ good standing with the College’s Code of Conduct
and the seat was revoked.
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. The Admissions Office will notify students by U.S. mail regarding the status of their petitions. If a petition is
incomplete, the candidate will be notified by U.S. mail regarding the missing items/requirements. Any missing
items must be submitted before the priority consideration deadline date of Friday, October 25 th , 2013, to be
considered for seat in the program, or a position on the wait list. Any required items received after the priority
deadline, will be considered “post priority” and will be considered for a seat only if any remain, or offered a seat
on the wait list.
2. 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.
3. Credits received for BIO 150 and BIO 151 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II) prior to enrollment must be
current within five (5) years of the date you begin your first clinical course (therefore, dated fall 2009 or later).
4. Nursing students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in BIO 150 and BIO 151. Students enrolled in NUS 110 and
BIO 150 concurrently who fail to achieve a “C” or better in BIO 150 are prevented from registering for NUS 111.
Students enrolled in NUS 111 and BIO 151 concurrently who have not achieved at least a “C” grade in BIO 151 are
not permitted to progress to the next Nursing class.
5. The course NUS 102-Nursing Mathematics, is a one-credit course that is a pre-requisite or co-requisite for NUS
110. It is not listed in the curricular sequence as a required course because students may meet this requirement
either by passing an Equivalency Test given during the Nursing Orientation Session in May 2014 or by passing NUS
102, Nursing Mathematics. It is recommended that students complete this requirement prior to beginning the
first Nursing course, NUS 110. Students who do not successfully complete Nursing Mathematics by the end of
NUS 110 will not be permitted to enroll in NUS 111.
6. 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.
7. If offered admission into the program, a $150.00 deposit to reserve your seat will be due by May 1, 2014. The
$150.00 deposit will hold the seat for the Fall 2014 program only. All previous balances due to the College must
be paid in-full prior to submitting the $150.00 deposit.
8. 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.
9. Once accepted to the program, a required special College Planning Session and separate Orientation for admitted
students will be held in the Spring months. 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 by U.S. mail regarding the dates for these two required sessions.
10. Admitted students must pass a drug test to be eligible for the clinical experience. Instructions on how and where
to take the drug test will be explained to admitted students during the required special college planning session.
11. In addition to normal tuition, fees, and books, students are required to purchase uniforms, insurance and
miscellaneous supplies.
12. Additional testing fees for achievement tests will be added to your tuition bill each semester. Information
regarding these fees will be discussed at the Nursing College Planning Session in February/March 2014.
13. It is your responsibility to notify the Admissions Office and the Records Office of residency and phone number
(day and evening) changes. We must have current contact information.
14. If you fail or withdraw from Fundamentals of Nursing (NUS 110) once the Fall 2014 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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DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NURSING PROGRAM
Curricular Sequence: Day Program
Curricular Sequence: Evening/Weekend Program
First Semester (Fall) Credits First Semester Credits
BIO 150 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 ENG English Composition I 3
ENG 100 English Composition I 3 SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
PSY 140 General Psychology 3 _________ Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
NUS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing 8 PSY 140 General Psychology 3
18 12
Second Semester
Second Semester (Fall)
BIO 151 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 NUS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing 8
ENG 112 English Composition II 3 BIO 150 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
PSY 210 Lifespan of Human Development 3 12
NUS 111 Nursing Concepts and Practice I 10
20
Third Semester
Third Semester
PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology 3 NUS 111 Nursing Concepts and Practice I 10
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3 BIO 151 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
NUS 210 Nursing Concepts and Practice II 10 PSY 210 Lifespan of Human Development 3
16 17
Fourth Semester
Fourth Semester
_________ Humanities or Social Science Elective 3 NUS 210 Nursing Concepts and Practice II 10
_________ Nursing Elective 3 ENG 112 English Composition II 3
(select one course from below) PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology 3
NUS 220 Clinical Enhancement Skills 16
OR
NUS 221 Pharmacology for Health Care
OR
NUS 222 Holistic Advanced Physical
Assessment and Pathophysiology
Fifth Semester
________ Nursing Elective 3
(select one course from below)
NUS 211 Nursing Concepts and Practice III 10 NUS 220 Clinical Enhancement Skills
16 OR
NUS 221 Pharmacology for Health Care
OR
NUS 222 Holistic Advanced Physical
Assessment and Pathophysiology
NUS 211 Nursing Concepts and Practice III 10
13
Total Hours Required: 70 Total Hours Required: 70
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Delaware County Community College Nursing Program/Chester County Hospital Program – Day Students**
Nursing
Courses
Nursing 110
(Fall)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 1:00 PM
OPEN SIM LAB
12:30 PM-2:30 PM
CLASS
Sec 97 and 08
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
12:30 pm – 2:30 PM
SIM LAB
Sec 97: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Sec 98: 12:30 PM – 3:00PM
Nursing 111
(Spring)
Nursing 210
(Fall)
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 1 PM
SIM LAB
Scheduled by appointment only
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Open Sim Lab
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Nursing 211
(Spring)
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
SIM LAB
Scheduled by appointment only
Class
Sec 97 and 98
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
(EVERY OTHER WED)
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 2 PM
Clinical
Sec 97 and 98
6:45 AM – 2 PM
Delaware County Community College Nursing Program/Chester County Hospital Program – Evening/Weekend Students**
Nursing
Courses
Nursing 110
(Fall)
Nursing 111
(Spring)
Nursing 210
(Fall)
Nursing 211
(Spring)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Class
6 PM – 8PM
(Sec 95 and 96)
Sim Lab
(Sec 95) 8PM –
10:30 PM
Open
Sim Lab
5 PM – 7 PM
Open
Sim Lab
5 PM – 7 PM
Every other
Tuesday
Class
6 PM – 8 PM
(Sec 95 and
96)
Class
6 PM – 9 PM
(Sec 95 and
96)
Class
6 PM – 8PM
(Sec 95 and 96)
Sim Lab
(Sec 96) 8PM –
10:30 PM
Class
6 PM – 9 PM
(Sec 95 and 96)
Class
6 PM – 8 PM
(Sec 95 and 96)
Class or Sim Lab
6 PM – 8 PM
(Sec 95 and 96)
Alternating Weeks
Clinical
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND**
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
2PM – 8PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
2 PM – 9 PM
*Please be aware that these times are provided only as a guide to help you plan ahead. The schedule is subject to change, at any time, based upon clinical/class availability and scheduling.
** Please note that these schedules only reflect Nursing class dates and times; they do not include class dates and times for additional classes for which you may register.
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Clinical
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND**
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
6:45 AM – 1 PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
2 PM – 8 PM
Clinical
EVERY WEEKEND
2 PM – 9 PM

Helpful Checklist
______
1. Submit an application for admission to Delaware County Community College,
if not enrolled within the past year. (See page 3.)
______ 2. Take the College’s placement test (See page 3.)
OR
Waive the placement test if English Composition I and/or a college level math have
been successfully transferred into Delaware County Community College before
Friday, October 25 th , 2013, 12 o’clock noon priority deadline. (See page 3.)
______ 3. If applicable, transfer previously earned college credits into the College. (See page 3.)
______ 4. High School credentialing on file with the College. (See page 4.)
______ 5. Apply for Financial Aid. (See page 4.)
______ 6. Register for non-nursing courses with the help of an advisor. (See page 5)
______ 7. Successfully pass the TEAS (See page 5.)
______ 8. Secure & store background clearances with Concorde, Inc. (See pages 7 & 8.)
______ 9. Maintain a minimum (2.5 GPA) at the College at all times. (See page 9.)
______
10. Be in compliance & in good standing with the College’s Code of Conduct at all times.
(See page 9.)
______ 11. Photocopy an approved Proof of Residency for petitioning file. (See page 9.)
______
12. Make photocopies of all pertinent documents for your personal records.
______
13. Submit together and in person at the Chester County Hospital Campus:
1. Nursing Program petition with an original signature (See page 14.)
2. Valid, current, legible photocopy of proof of residence (See page 9.)
3. A photocopy of the confirmation email from Concorde, verifying receipt of your
FBI- Federal Criminal History Report (See page 8.)
4. A photocopy of the confirmation email from Concorde, verifying receipt of your
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (See page 8.)
The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE,
Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org. It is also approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of
Nurse Examiners, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649, 717-783-7142, www.dos.state.pa.us. Program outcomes
are defined and measurable.
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: Betty Brown, associate dean for student success, room
2195, 610-359-5320; and/or Connie McCalla, vice president of human resources, room 3572, 610-359-5094. TTY for the
hearing impaired: 610-359-5020.
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 2014
Chester County Program
Rhoads Education Building
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-732-6863
Applicants will only be offered an available seat in the program, or a position on the wait list, once all admission
requirements have been completed and submitted. Please submit the materials listed below together and in-person to
the address listed above before 12 o’clock noon on Friday, October 25 th , 2013, for priority consideration. Please
telephone first to ensure that the office is open to receive your paperwork.
1. Nursing Program petition with an original signature (See page 14.)
2. Valid, current, legible photocopy of proof of residence (See page 9.)
3. A photocopy of the confirmation email from Concorde, verifying receipt of your FBI- Federal Criminal
History Report (See page 8.)
4. A photocopy of the confirmation email from Concorde, verifying receipt of your PA Child Abuse
History Clearance (See page 8.)
Student ID # (or Social Security Number)
___P00________________________
Legal Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Maiden Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Last
Legal Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
__________________________________________________________________________
City State ZIP
Home Phone: __________________________________ Alternative Phone: ________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
Please answer the following questions:
1. I submitted a petition to the Nursing Program previously.
No
Yes - indicate year: ________
(This information will not be used in evaluating your petition; it is merely used to locate any previously submitted paperwork still available.)
2. Please indicate:
High school graduate GED certification International Evaluation
(The “paper copy” of your official, final High School transcripts or GED results MUST be on file with DCCC’s Records Office.)
3. I prefer – check ONE box only:
Day
Evening / weekend
Prefer evening / weekend, but will take day
______________________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner
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Date