DCIU/DCTS Practical Nursing Program

01/10/2026

In case you missed it... we've got a new logo!

Head over to dciu.org/lpn to see the updated look and find out how to enroll in our program.

01/08/2026

New year, new home! We moved to our custom-built facility at the Marple Education Center with more classrooms and advanced simulation labs to meet growing enrollment needs. Get all the details below!

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12/23/2025

Classes conclude today as we head into the holiday break. See you Monday, January 5. Happy Holidays!

12/23/2025

Our students bringing smiles and holiday cheer to Fair Acres residents🎄🎁These moments of connection are what nursing is all about!

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12/16/2025

Wearing red to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS care and to stand with those who need it most 🩺❤️

12/15/2025

Cohort 68 took a break from class for a bake-off! The Pineapple Bake and Vanilla with Buttercream icing were crowned favorites🍰🥇

12/11/2025

Thrilled to connect with students at Career Day and share the wonders of our 12-month program! We offer intimate class sizes, real clinical experience in our simulation lab, and a 100% job placement rate for our graduates.

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12/04/2025

Cohort 68 spent the day orienting at Pennsylvania Hospital, gaining an inside look at the nation’s first hospital and its rich nursing history.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of the holiday, we are closed today and Friday and will resume normal operations on Monday, Dec. 1.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!🦃🍂

11/21/2025

In just 12 months, our students learn hands-on skills in patient care, medication administration, and clinical practice. They gain real-world experience in our state-of-the-art simulation lab with advanced labor and delivery mannequins, preparing them for a rewarding career as an LPN.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share the story of Navy veteran and lifelong nurse Ruth Severerino, a friend of our nurse educator Patricia Tuggle. Her journey reflects the compassion and dedication at the heart of every great nurse.

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11/07/2025

November’s newsletter is here! This issue features new training tools, a world-class hospital partnership, a spotlight on one of our nurse educators, and updates from our recent graduates already thriving in their careers.