DCIU/DCTS Practical Nursing Program

07/15/2025

Cohort 67 wrapped up its nutrition course last week with a delicious cultural lunch! 🍽️🎉 Students shared dishes from their backgrounds, celebrating diversity, flavor and learning all in one meal.

07/14/2025

After nearly losing her mother to COVID-19, Taliah Muhammad found her true calling: nursing. Her inspiring journey, including a full scholarship and $100,000 in student debt wiped clean, was just featured in the Delaware County Daily Times!

Check it out at https://www.delcotimes.com/2025/07/13/collingdale-fire-company-honors-boy-6-for-alerting-family-as-home-catches-fire/

07/11/2025

From day one to the final countdown. Class 66 is only 12 days from graduation!

Today marks the first day of classes for Cohort 66! Best of luck to all!

Ready to start your pathway toward becoming a LPN? Join us for our Zoom Open House on November 12 & learn how you can advance your career in just 12 months. RSVP now at www.tinyurl.com/PNPOpenHouse

07/04/2025

In observance of Independence Day, we are closed today and will resume normal operations on Monday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

06/30/2025

New building update! Walls are up at our future home, and we’re one step closer to bringing our program into an exciting new space. Stay tuned for more updates!

06/27/2025

Our June newsletter is here!

06/19/2025

Thank you to all the companies who joined us at yesterday’s job fair! Our students had a great time learning about the many career opportunities available after graduation.

06/15/2025

Meet Sean: Cohort 67 student, full-time clinical associate and proud dad who balances it all. Read his story below.

Wishing a happy Father’s Day to Sean and all the incredible dads in our program!

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06/12/2025

Cohort 66 took advantage of the beautiful weather today with an outdoor lesson on supporting patients with mental health needs!

06/10/2025

Another successful donation drive in the books! 🎉 Cohort 66 and Cohort 67 went head-to-head competing to see who can collect the most items for Delco Helping Hands, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Delaware County families.

Congrats to Cohort 66 for bringing in the most donations! These items will go a long way in supporting our community. To learn more about Delco Helping Hands, visit https://delcohelpinghands.org/

06/09/2025

Our students and Nurse Educator Shay participated in the Black Men’s Wellness Event at Temple University on Saturday, offering health screenings and supporting participants in fitness activities.

It was a powerful day of community engagement, wellness and advocating for health equity!

06/02/2025

Our students were proud to take part in the 1 Mile & More Run this Saturday, hosted by Laura’s Children’s Foundation (LCF), which was founded by one of our graduates. The event supports LCF’s mission to make healthy living accessible for all. 💙👟

Learn more about LCF and how you can support at https://lauraschildrenfoundation.com