Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health Division
Nursing & Allied Health Programs at BC3
Are you called to care for others? At BC3’s Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health, you’ll gain the hands-on experience and professional support to launch a rewarding career in health care. With high-demand programs, expert faculty, and a new state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be prepared to make a real impact—starting now.
What You'll Learn
Develop technical and clinical skills to thrive in today’s health care settings:
- Patient care and nursing fundamentals
- Health sciences and medical terminology
- Evidence-based practice and safety protocols
- Communication and ethical care
Immerse Yourself in Real-World Labs
- Victor K. Phillips Nursing & Allied Health Building
Our newest facility features hospital-grade simulation rooms and skills labs for immersive learning.
- Flexible Learning Options
Our medical coding and billing program is BC3’s first fully online health care certificate.
Your Path to Purpose
Bachelor's Degree Pathway
Start your nursing or health science journey at BC3 and transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
Program Accreditations:
Nursing Program Accreditation
The associate degree Nursing, R.N. program at Butler County Community College at the
Main Campus located in Butler, PA and the associate degree Nursing, R.N. program at
BC3 @ Brockway instructional site in Brockway, PA is accredited by the: Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta,
GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN board of Commissioners for
the associate degree Nursing, R.N. program is continuing accreditation.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Butler County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
Explore Our Partnerships
Concordia Tuition Assistance Program
The program allows BC3 nursing students to complete their program tuition-free and provides a secure position with a Concordia facility after graduation.
Grove City Partnership
Grove City College offers a robust BSN degree in partnership with Butler County Community College’s Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health.
Penn Highlands Partnership
Penn Highlands Healthcare and BC3 @ Brockway have joined together to establish an initiative focused on Registered Nurses.
Meet the Dean
| Name | Title | Department | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Carney | Dean of the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8362 | julia.carney@bc3.edu |
Meet the Nursing & Allied Health Faculty
We are here to support you on your educational journey.
| Name | Title | Department | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumansky, Kelly | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | No phone listed | kelly.sumansky@bc3.edu |
| Wolfrum, Lorraine | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8360 | lorraine.wolfrum@bc3.edu |
| Kenny, Kristine | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8213 | kristine.kenny@bc3.edu |
| Kruger, Randall | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8372 | randy.kruger@bc3.edu |
| Diamond, Charles | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 @ Brockway | No phone listed | charles.diamond@bc3.edu |
| Stahlman, Jessica | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8167 | jessica.stahlman@bc3.edu |
| Schlott, Aaron | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8204 | aaron.schlott@bc3.edu |
| Rock, Michelle | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8308 | michelle.rock@bc3.edu |
| Drane, Sarah | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8357 | sarah.drane@bc3.edu |
| Darrington, Heather | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8226 | heather.darrington@bc3.edu |
| Esplen, Ashlee | Professor, Director of Clinical Education | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8381 | ashlee.esplen@bc3.edu |
| Bronder, Dr. Jessica | Assistant Professor, Nursing Program Director - BC3 Main Campus | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8379 | jessica.bronder@bc3.edu |
| Jones, Allison | Secretary | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8124 | allison.jones@bc3.edu |
| Carney, Julia | Dean of the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | Ext. 8362 | julia.carney@bc3.edu |
| Bradigan, Lauren | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 Main Campus | No phone listed | lauren.bradigan@bc3.edu |
| Guadagno, Brittany | Instructor, Nursing Program Director - BC3 @ Brockway | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | BC3 @ Brockway | Ext. 1833 | brittany.guadagno@bc3.edu |
Questions? Contact Us.
We're here to help you, every step of the way.
Allison Jones
Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health Secretary
allison.jones@bc3.edu
724-287-8711, Ext. 8124