Delaware County Community College 2012

Anyone applying to Delaware County Community College's Fall 2012 Nursing Program? I am and I am also scheduled to take the TEAS in a few weeks. What did you think of the TEAS exam? I took the prep class and found it somewhat helpful in terms of focusing my studying. Anyone have to take the TEAS more than once to get the score they wanted? Share your scores if you don't mind and If you reading this and you are already in the program what scores did you get on the TEAS and how do you like the program so far?

When I attended DCCC they used the NET and most of the folks I knew had to take it more than once to make sure that they did well enough to get admitted. I'm lucky in that I do well on standardized tests and so did not feel the need to prepare, reasoning that if I did poorly, I would just take it again (you were allowed 3 trys). I actually did fine and was in the 97% percentile, so only needed to take it the one time. I thought the NET was a bit ridiculous since along with math and reading comprehension questions, it had sections on stress level, learning style, social interaction and other skills that did not seem related to nursing. I did reasonably well, scoring in the 97th percentile and so only had to take it once.

As far as the TEAS, I took that when I was thinking of going to Harcum (very glad I didn't) and also did no prep for it. In some ways, it is more relevant than the NET since it has a wider range of academic questions concentrated in math, natural sciences and English. Questions in these areas are easier for me than some of the NET questions, such as the ones are learning style were and I did a bit better, scoring in the 99th percentile. Assuming that they haven't changed the overall content area of the TEAS since I took it in late 2005, the subject areas are: Reading, Math, Science and English. These general areas break down as follows:

Reading - paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, inferences/conclusions.

Math - Whole numbers, Fractions/decimals, percentages, metric conversions, algebraic equations, diagrams/graphs.

Science - science reasoning, genl science, biology, chemistry, physics, A&P.

English - punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, spelling.

Much of the math stuff is pretty easy - at least if if you are comfortable with numbers - and I actually scored 100% on 5 of the 7 areas. Science is similar but I only got 100% on 3 of the 6 areas.

If you are comfortable with standardized tests and have a decent command of math and science, you shouldn't worry too much about the TEAS. If not, I still wouldn't worry too much but it would be worth buying one of the review books and spending some time with it.

The DCCC nursing program is excellent overall, certainly the best ADN program in the Delaware Valley and one with a great local reputation. In general, the classroom instructors were great but with only 1 or 2 exceptions, the clinical instructors were excellent. In fact, I'd rate some of the instructors in the nursing program as the best I've ever had. That said, you should be aware that nurses are not in high demand in the Phila area, especially new grads and specifically new RN's with "only" associates degrees. You will have the opportunity to take the CNA exam after completing your first semester in nursing school and I would recommend taking it and working part-time as a CNA or tech while in school, if at all possible. Nearly everyone from my class who was able to find work after graduation was already working as a tech or CNA at the hospital that hired them when they became RNs. Many, maybe even most, who didn't have this leg up are still looking for nursing jobs. I'd also advise thinking about going directly for your BSN after graduation. In case you don't already know, DCCC has an articulation agreement with West Chester for their RN-BSN program. Having your BSN should make finding a nursing a bit easier but YMMV.

Best of luck to you!

I took the TEAS a few weeks ago and I found it to be ok not soooo bad the science I sucked in but the reading english and math I did above average....I am glad our scores are lower than others because alot of other schools I am reading about you need a 70% or 60% overall score....i did pass and I am waiting on my child abuse backround check so I can submit my petition I am going to be crazy for the next few months until they send the letters but I am hearing not alot of people are doing well in it...there were two other girls taking it with me and one got 62% and one got a 57% my friend took it twice and got a 47% and a 49% so she has to use her 3rd try

This is where I will be attending if I move to philly. I was reading the nursing packet from there for the 2012 program and im SO confused!!!

The fact that you have to apply BY the end of OCT. of this year is so crazy to me. What's even weirder is that they say there are no prereqs to get accepted into the program but you have to take all of your remedial classes (after taking the placement test)/"non-clinical" classes before you start the program in the fall, which would mean taking them in the spring semester and finishing before fall? But how do you do that if you have to apply and turn in all of your paperwork before the end of OCT. of this year?? You apply and THEN do your pre-reqs/remedials??

They also say to take the TEAS as part of the petition(due by the end of Oct) in order to get accepted but they also say it's best you take all remedial courses BEFORE taking the TEAS. OBVIOUSLY that'd be the smartest thing since the acceptance is based mostly on your TEAS score. Once again, how do you do this when you must apply before Oct.this year to get accepted for Fall of 2012?

I thought I was going to be able to apply for the Spring semester but I guess not. Here in Miami it's simple..you take the placement test, you take your remedials if you need them or whatever pre reqs are required, then you apply for the program.

At DCC I'm assuming I just take the placement test whenever(since its too late to apply for the 2012 program), take my remedials, then I can just ask to take some of the classes that are IN the nursing program in hopes I get in for the following year???? Or do I just have to wait to take the TEAS and get accepted, then start the classes?

Have any of you read that super long info packet with this info??

This is so confusing and depressing. I didn't think I was going to have to wait for FALL of 2013 to hopefully start!! waah!!

Hi, yes I have read that packet I have been attending dccc for the past two years....I am hoping to start in the fall I am about to submit my petition....don't get discouraged its not that bad take the placement test, take the teas try to get a good score and then registet for classes in the spring.....I am done all my pre reqs what they mean by having some classes done is that for certain nursing classes u need to have llike ur maths English and science done so I could still take spring summer one summer two and then take classes in the fall with ur nursing classes.....and they are just recommending that u take classes before the teas u dont have to its basic reading english math and science .....u can do iit :)

I could do that but the only thing is that I haven't been in school in years and I know I've lost so much of my math skills. I can't get a low score on the TEAS since it's what they use to accept you or not. If I had known about this prior I would have taken some prep courses but it's too late for that. The only thing I could do would be to study a lot before taking it. Still, I'm not sure I'd score very well.

I'm not sure what I'll do now. Is the TEAS comparable to a college placement test or harder than that? What's the math portion like?

BTW is there a waiting list?

The math has some word problems easy like balancing a bank account...it seemed like there were alot of fraction like multiplying and dividing fractions and positives and negatives all of which i suck at but I wont lie i suck at math too guessed probably half and still passed it with alittle more than minimum......what they do is accept 96 day students and 32 night if you are not accepted the letter will tell you where you are on the list and alot of people either dont pay their 150 to hold their spot or they can't start at that time (something came up or whatever) so depending on where you are on that list they will notify you by july if you dont hear anything by july then you have to apply the next year.....I am praying ugh

LoL fractions...yea...If i studied it would probably come back to me but as far as algebraic equations..um no. lol. I'd for sure have to get the TEAS book at the library or something.

Man 96? yikes. I wonder how many people apply! Thats so risky!! I'm really thinking about just signing up to take an EMT class for now, then i'll register for the Paramedic class and if I don't get into any nursing programs by next year I'll just go ahead and do that. Then I'll just keep applying. I'm 28. I don't have time to wait 3 years to get into something!!!

They have medic classes everywhere you just register for. No waiting lists, no nothing. All you need is your EMT license.

I wonder if ALL of the programs take forever to get into. I was going to apply to Aria but I'm not sure how it is is there.

dccc has paramedic no list and they also have respiratory therapy my friend just graduated top of her class no list and they got her a job at childrens hospital starting at 32 a hour she loves it.....i am also 29 and I have been waiting to get in this is the first year I have applyed bc they used to have a Net test I took it once and failed so I just started focusing on my pre reqs

LOL those are the 3 things I'm stuck on deciding...RT, Paramedic or RN . I want to work at the Childrens hospital!! That's sooo awesome!! She did the RT program and they actually helped her get in there?? Man I would do that for sure!! Do they have a Bachelors program for RT or just Associate?

Jefferson Hospital has EMT/Medic programs there and they give you 400 hours clinical with the trauma 1 center at the hospital, plus 250-400 hours internship with the Fire Dept. which I thought was really cool. Their classes are full until Jan. But you can do their EMT in 3 months and the medic in one year. No pre reqs. That's a good deal IF you weren't planning on going back to school, bc you'd have to take the prereqs from scratch for whatever else you decided.