The Nursing and Allied Health Division offers programs in three health-related fields including:
Students in these programs engage in a variety of clinically-based learning experiences while receiving instruction from qualified faculty. Graduates are prepared for employment in numerous health care settings.
The Butler County Community College (BC3) Nursing Program is fully accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Application Packet for General Admission to the Nursing Program(pdf)
Download the Advanced Standing Nursing Application(pdf)
The Massage Therapy Program provides a comprehensive academically-based education that serves the community by preparing the graduate for immediate employment as a massage therapist. Graduates earn a certificate and are prepared to demonstrate competence by displaying professional attitude, ethical conduct and appropriate communication.
Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for detailed program and course descriptions.
Completion of the Nursing Program qualifies students for an Associate Degree in Applied Science Degree. Throughout the 65 credit curriculum, students gain clinical skills in a health field with advanced technology. They also gain a broad scope of knowledge required to practice nursing. Students experience varying areas of nursing specialization in a variety of practice settings. Through these experiences, students are given increasing levels of responsibility including independent problem-solving and ethical decision-making.
This program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC), Inc. 61 Broadway-33rd floor, New York, NY 10006 Phone:800.669.1656 Ext 153. Website: www.nlnac.org
Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for detailed program and course descriptions.
2009 Nursing Graduates and Employer Survey
To all 2009 BC3 Nursing Graduates and Employers...we would like your input! Graduates, please complete our Graduate survey. Employers, please complete our Employer Survey.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is an academically based program that prepares graduates for employment in the role of a PTA and as a member of the health care team. The PTA carries out treatments which have been designated by the Physical Therapist and communicates changes in patient's condition which require the Physical Therapist to reassess the treatment program. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Phone: 703-706-3245).
Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for detailed program and course descriptions.
Annear, Patricia T. MSN, RN - Associate Professor, Nursing
patty.annear@bc3.edu
Aul, Karen MSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
karen.aul@bc3.edu
Bofinger, Rebecca - Instructor, Nursing
rebecca.bofinger@bc3.edu
Esplen, Ashlee PTA, MS, CMT - Associate Professor, ACCE PTA
Program, Coordinator Massage Therapy Program
ashlee.esplen@bc3.edu
Harnish, Karen , MSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
karen.harnish@bc3.edu
Hiser, Mary Ann MSN, APRN BC - Professor, Nursing
mary.hiser@bc3.edu
Kruger, Randall MPT - Instructor, Program Director PTA
randy.kruger@bc3.edu
Kusick, Elaine MSN, BSN, RN - Instructor, Nursing
elaine.kusick@bc3.edu
Miller, Bonnie MSN, RN, CRNP BC - Professor, Nursing
bonnie.miller@bc3.edu
Neely, Sherry MSN, RN, CRNP - Associate Professor, Nursing
sherry.neely@bc3.edu
Proctor, Dr. Deborah - Professor
debby.proctor@bc3.edu
Ratti, Diane MSN, RN, CRNP - Professor, Nursing
diane.ratti@bc3.edu
Sandra Barlett - Nursing and Allied Health Division Secretary
sandra.barlett@bc3.edu