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Nursing & Allied Health

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.

Fully Accredited

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)

Advanced Standing Nursing Application

Download the Advanced Standing Nursing Application(pdf)

Massage Therapy Program

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.

Nursing Program

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.

 

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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.

 

Full-time Faculty

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

Staff

Sandra Barlett - Nursing and Allied Health Division Secretary
sandra.barlett@bc3.edu

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Contact Nursing & Allied Health Division

Patricia E. Mihalcin, PhD, RN
Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
724-287-8711 ext. 8275
patricia.mihalcin@bc3.edu

Sandra Barlett
Secretary, Nursing & Allied Health
724.287.8711 ext. 8364
sandra.barlett@bc3.edu

Nursing Applications

Advanced Standing Nursing Application(pdf)

Nursing & Allied Health Brochure

View program descriptions, curriculum, requirements and other information for Nursing R.N., Massage Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Programs(pdf)

Academic Calendar

Download and print the 2010 - 2011 Final Exam Schedule(pdf).

 

Download and print the 2010 - 2011 Academic Calendar(pdf).

 

Course Catalog

BC3 Course Catalog

 

Contact Academic Affairs

Frances P. Spigelmyer
Vice President, Academic Affairs
724.287.8711 Ext 8262
frances.spigelmyer@bc3.edu

 

Renee J. Piovesan
Secretary, Academic Affairs
724.287.8711 Ext 8263
renee.piovesan@bc3.edu

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