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NATIONAL LEVEL
ACCSC – Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Dawn Career Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. DCI’s current grant of accreditation is effective through February 2026. 2101 Wilson Boulevard Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia 22201; telephone: (703) 247-4212, https://www.accsc.org/
ED – U.S. Department of Education
Dawn Career Institute is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to administer Title IV Pell Grants, Direct Student Loans (DSL), and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).
STATE LEVEL
DDOE – State of Delaware Department of Education
Dawn Career Institute is approved by the State of Delaware Department of Education as a Private Business and Trade School, and for Veteran’s (VA) training.
Earning a diploma from DCI makes graduates eligible to sit for the certification exam in their fields. The school does not sponsor or endorse any particular certification. However, the school is a testing site for the National Healthcare Association (NHA). DCI strongly encourages students to take a nationally recognized certification exam or state licensure, depending on the program completed. Passing the certification exam or state licensure for their area of study gives students a recognized credential, respect in their field, and professional mobility. Certification recipients will be reviewed as a more desirable potential employee.
PROGRAM LEVEL
PRACTICAL NURSE
DE BON – Delaware Board of Nursing
Dawn Career Institute Practical Nurse (PN) program received approval by the Delaware Board of Nursing on 1/10/2024 in accordance with Section 2.0 of the Delaware Code. Cannon Building Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904. (302) 744-4500, (302) 739-2711. customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
Pending Phase II Approval:
DCI’s Practical Nurse program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Delaware. Those who successfully graduate from the Practical Nursing program may be eligible to take the NLCLEX-PN ®. Approval to take the examination is not automatic. Successfully passing the NCLEX is one of several requirements for licensure. Requirements for licensure vary among states. To locate the licensure eligibility requirements of another state, please contact the Board of Nursing of that state.
ACEN – Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Effective January 10, 2024, DCI’s Practical Nurse program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on January 10, 2026. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. (404) 975-5000 http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
