Review all the program information on the web page at http://nursing.deltacollege.edu or the Student Information Brochure available in Locke 213.

Consider attending an information session offered by the Director of Health Sciences. The schedule is available on the department web page and in the nursing department office.

Review your own personal commitments regarding work hours, other family responsibilities, and personal goals.

Review the information on criminal background clearance and determine if this will be an inhibiting factor in completing vocational nursing education training.

Complete and submit a prerequisite verification packet to San Joaquin Delta College. Prerequisite Verifications may be accessed online from the college home page at http://www.deltacollege.edu

Order official transcripts from all of the colleges you have attended except SJ Delta College. Transcripts will need to be submitted with your Prerequisite Verification packet in the original sealed, unopened envelope.

Complete college assessment testing to determine placement in college courses.

Schedule an appointment with a counselor to select courses, determine course completion timelines, and schedules.

Complete all prerequisite courses.

Submit a Prerequisite Verification to the for VN program during the application period.        (Usually Fall - specific dates to be announced at a later time).

Submit the prerequisite verification AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION including an official transcript for courses taken at other colleges, to Admissions and Records prior to the stated deadline date.

Attend the random selection drawing. The date will be posted on the department web page and bulletin behind the Nursing Office.

If selected, submit the Acceptance/Refusal Form prior to and no later than the stated deadline.

Enroll in Vocational Nursing 1 and Vocational Nursing 2 at your registration date and time.

Complete and submit all clinical requirements as early as possible but no later than the stated deadline:
• Physical exam
• Immunizations
• Professional level CPR
• Malpractice insurance
• Purchase skills lab kit
• Fees for background check
• Fees for Assessment Testing System

Attend the Welcoming Reception hosted by senior students.

Purchase course syllabi, textbooks, uniforms, etc.

Review schedules for first day and first week of first semester nursing courses.

Attend classes