DCIU/DCTS Practical Nursing Program

03/11/2026

Shining a Spotlight on Maternal Health Education During Women's History Month🎥🌟

Yesterday, 6abc Action News visited campus and interviewed nurse educators Brianna Vettese and Shay Washington about the importance of maternal health education and how our program prepares future nurses to support mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.

We'll share the segment once it airs!

03/10/2026

Thinking about becoming a nurse? Our free Virtual Open House on April 7 at 5 p.m. is the perfect place to start!

Learn how you can become a Licensed Practical Nurse in just 12 months at https://patch.com/pennsylvania/marplenewtown/april-7-zoom-open-house-highlights-nursing-careers-male-recruitment-dciu

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/DCIUApril7OpenHouse

03/09/2026

Cohort 69 completed their first day of lab skills on Friday, spending the day in the simulation lab practicing foundational nursing techniques and building confidence with hands-on patient care.

03/04/2026

You can become a Licensed Practical Nurse in just 12 months!🩺

Discover how at our free Virtual Open House on Tuesday, April 7 at 5 pm. Register now to save your spot at www.tinyurl.com/dciuapril7openhouse

02/27/2026

As Career & Technical Education Month comes to a close, we celebrated it's incredible impact here in Delaware County at our Aston Campus. State Representatives, Senators, and County Council members joined us to honor students and programs making a difference and to participate in the official proclamation signing recognizing CTE’s importance in our community.

We were proud to hear from inspiring speakers, including our very own Class 66 graduate, Kaylee DeArros, highlighting how CTE prepares students for meaningful, career-ready opportunities.

Thank you to everyone supporting CTE and helping students turn their passions into careers! 🩺

02/26/2026

As February wraps up, so does another exciting month for our program! 🩺✨

From welcoming Class 69 into our brand-new facility and celebrating Class 67's graduation, to spotlighting graduate Tia Collins, introducing our newest team member Shaneka Morris, and honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day — it's been a month full of milestones. Swipe through our February newsletter to catch up on everything that’s happened!

02/23/2026

Due to inclement weather, all programs and administrative offices of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County Technical Schools will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026

02/19/2026

Cheers to our amazing Class 67 graduates! 🎓

Stay tuned for more photos and special moments from the unforgettable day!

02/10/2026

Ready to jumpstart your nursing career? Join us for our Zoom Open House on April 7 at 5 PM to learn about our nationally-ranked program and how you can become a Licensed Practical Nurse in just 12 months!

Register now at https://tinyurl.com/DCIUApril7OpenHouse

02/06/2026

Maternal health outcomes remain a critical concern in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro’s January 23 proclamation of Maternal Health Awareness Day affirms work that's been long underway at our program. See how we are training the next generation of nurses to support mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.

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02/03/2026

Ready to launch your career in nursing? Our nationally ranked Practical Nursing Program prepares you for what comes next, with a brand-new facility, state-of-the-art simulation lab, and a 100% job placement rate for graduates since 2025.

Visit dciu.org/lpn to learn more and apply!

01/27/2026

All Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County Technical Schools programs and administrative offices will remain CLOSED today, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather.