About
Nursing, Associate in Applied Science (NURS) at Delaware County Community College in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, prepares students for beginning staff nurse positions in acute care, long-term and transitional care, and community settings. The program awards an associate in applied science degree and prepares graduates to sit for the state licensure examination to become registered nurses through NCLEX-RN. Most students attend classes at the College and off-campus sites, with clinical learning experiences provided at health-care agencies under nursing faculty guidance. Admission requires a criminal record check and Child Abuse Clearance form. Students with clinical coursework also need a physical examination, medical health insurance, compliance with Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations, and CPR certification.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: the state licensure examination to become registered nurses (NCLEX-RN)
Organization
Delaware County Community College - Southeast Center
Delaware County Community College’s Southeast Center is a community college campus in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. The institution prepares students for occupational fields including cybersecurity, emergency medical services, HVAC, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, and nursing. Its academic offerings include an Associate in Applied Science nursing program, along with certificate and career-training options connected to emergency response, information technology, skilled trades, and health care. The college also provides pathways in areas such as web development, residential carpentry, residential electrical work, computer-aided drafting, and CNC manufacturing. This combination of associate-degree and certificate-level study gives the institution a broad career-education role across technical, trade, and clinical fields.