Petitioning for DCCC 2014 Nursing Program

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Peace Everyone! I am currently a Pre-Nursing student at Delaware County Community College. I take my TEAS test July 30. I've been studying on and off since last month. I am trying not to be nervous about it. I'm beyond determined to get in! Is there anyone else who has taken the TEAS yet? what scores are considered good enough to get in?? My GPA is fine, and I will be complete all my pre reqs by next Spring. What scores would be considered TEAS test "Waiting List" scores?

besides kaplan ($100/semester) and other books like NCLEX and study guides, in first semester you'll need to buy a stethoscope, penlight, a watch (has to be non-digital, with secondhand sweep, and I suggest getting one that has military time on the numbers since that's what you'll use for all charting). You'll get uniforms (they'll give you a chance to order at orientation, but you can go elsewhere if you want, just get the DCCC patches for the sleeves from the place they use), all-white sneakers/shoes (no open back clogs, and top must be completely closed; no mary janes or other holes) It's not required, but I'd suggest getting a clipboard for clinical - helps to keep all your papers together! I'm sure there's more but that's what I can think of off the top of my head.

Thank you so much! I'm sorry for having so many questions :unsure:

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Has any of the nursing students from class of 2015 purchased liability? Is there a certain type of medical insurance that one must have in order to be able to take part in the program? I believe I did hear something about students having to have health insurance.....

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Has any of the nursing students from class of 2015 purchased liability? Is there a certain type of medical insurance that one must have in order to be able to take part in the program? I believe I did hear something about students having to have health insurance.....

The will be added to your tuition every semester and is $5 each semester. That's taken care of for you. As far as medical insurance, it's required to have medical insurance for the entire time your in the program. You only have to get basic medical insurance and the school can provide you with a list of companies that offer inexpensive insurance. They will talk to you about all of that during orientation. Check out Obamacare, it might end up being cheaper to get insurance through the marketplace.

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Ok cool! Can the liability roll over to after you you graduate? Or is it just student liability? I have medical insurance already through my job, I was just curious as to which type of plan we may need. Thats awesome that liability is available to students, I know some schools don't do that. Anyone know of a place to get Littman stethoscopes for cheap?? They're really good but so expensive ?

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Ok cool! Can the liability roll over to after you you graduate? Or is it just student liability? I have medical insurance already through my job I was just curious as to which type of plan we may need. Thats awesome that liability is available to students, I know some schools don't do that. Anyone know of a place to get Littman stethoscopes for cheap?? They're really good but so expensive dde29[/quote']

No it only covers you for clinical. I brought my stethoscope through amazon but they will tell you don't go crazy with buying expensive stethoscopes for clinical.

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Apologies. What I was trying to post is below this post.

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As a DCCC nursing grad, I wish all of you the best of luck with your applications. From what I can see, the admissions process has changed for the better - the TEAS test is more comprehensive than the NET that DCCC used to use and I also believe that they also factor in your GPA now, where in the past it was just your NET score.

Having said that, I'd also urge you to make absolutely sure that nursing is what you want. I say this not because the program is inordinately difficult (it's not) but because ADN's are having a very rough time in the nursing job market, and that's not going to change any time soon. In the not-too-distant past, the program was well respected and DCCC grads were highly sought after. The program is still great but hospital attitudes regarding ADN nurses have changed radically. Where most DCCC grads worked in hospitals after passing the NCLEX, the majority now have to be content with LTC. There are multiple reasons for this.

Perhaps the biggest reason is that there are now far too many nurses chasing far fewer nursing jobs in the Phila area. In rough numbers, there are about 200 new nursing positions created each year while there are over 2,000 new grads passing the NCLEX. Every nursing program in the area has increased their enrollment (and there are about 25 programs in the area, not counting those in DE or NJ), and so the number of new grads entering the job market also continues to increase. At the same time, older nurses are not leaving the work force - some because their retirement savings were decimated in the recession, some because their spouse lost a job and some because they realize that they don't have enough saved for retirement.

I'm not trying to scare anyone from pursuing nursing, but do want to make sure you know what you're in for. If you do decide to become a nurse, I strongly advise getting a job at a hospital as a PCT or aide prior to enrolling (or soon afterward) in the DCCC program. This will maximize your chance of getting hired when you graduate - and is fast becoming the only reasonably secure route to a hospital nursing job for ADN's. Keep in mind that you will qualify to sit for the CNA exam after you complete your first semester of nursing - this could be the route to that hospital job. And seriously consider getting your BSN as soon as possible after graduating from DCCC. The college has articulation agreements with WCU and (I think) Temple, so the transition to the BSN is not too difficult.

Again, best of luck to you all.

Chuckster, this perspective is incredibly interesting to me. I'm on the very first step of my nursing journey and looking seriously at DCCC but your post (and what I've heard elsewhere) makes me pause. My end goal (dream?) would be to graduate from some program (yet to be determined) and work part time in L&D or a birth center. I could do evening or nights no problem. Ideally I would like to slowly work toward my BSN and maybe, just maybe, my CNM. However, I'm concerned I wouldn't be able find a job with a ADN. Alternatively I could get a go to DCCC's nursing assistant program and try to wiggle in that way while still working toward that BSN. So confused. Any thoughts? I'm all ears and huge gratitude in advance for any guidance.

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Hi LaurenF just a piece of advice for you from my personal experience, when I went to LPN school everyone and I mean everyone was always so negative saying (they are getting phased out, your wasting your time and you'll never get hired) to the point where I just wanted to quit because I thought I wouldn't be able to find a job. I kept going and needless to say I found a job as well as most if not all of my classmates within the first couple months of passing the nclex and my job payed very well. Where I work people transition all the time and I have to say that I know at least 7 nurses who just got their asn I mean just got it (within the last couple of months) who got jobs in MAJOR hospitals with excellent pay so all I'm saying is it is great to take advice but sometimes you have to just see things and figure it out on your own, even if you don't get the job you want initially if you work hard enough you'll get where you want to be but good luck to you with whatever you choose.

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Chuckster this perspective is incredibly interesting to me. I'm on the very first step of my nursing journey and looking seriously at DCCC but your post (and what I've heard elsewhere) makes me pause. My end goal (dream?) would be to graduate from some program (yet to be determined) and work part time in L&D or a birth center. I could do evening or nights no problem. Ideally I would like to slowly work toward my BSN and maybe, just maybe, my CNM. However, I'm concerned I wouldn't be able find a job with a ADN. Alternatively I could get a go to DCCC's nursing assistant program and try to wiggle in that way while still working toward that BSN. So confused. Any thoughts? I'm all ears and huge gratitude in advance for any guidance.[/quote']

Dccc has thought ahead on the issue of ADN nurses having difficulty finding jobs. Drexel just started a partnership with Dccc for current and recent dccc nursing graduates to enroll into an online/hybrid RN-BSN program(I'm currently enrolled). You can enroll while completing your RN at DCCC and will have your BSN about a year later.

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Nancy said that they were working on a deal with Drexel and it was going to be pretty amazing - can you tell me a bit more? I think she even mentioned that Drexel was going to offer a lower tuition rate. online/hybrid is perfect for me and I know I want to go for my BSN.

Thanks!

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Hello all and congrats to everyone that got into the program! I am brand new to this site (well newly registered, been browsing a bit) I am currently looking into the DCCC nursing program requirements but have a concern as far to admissions. Unless I am reading incorrectly it appears that if you are a Chester County resident you can ONLY apply to the Chester County program which to my understanding is ONLY 32/seats per year? Am I reading that correctly and if so does anyone have any idea as to how many apply to the CC program? Average acceptance scores in regards with TEAS/GPA? Thank you and pleasure e-meeting everyone!

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Hey guys, does anyone know when the orientation session is? I'm being offered a seat, and want to make sure I don't have any conflicting engagements.

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