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
Career-Ready Associate Degrees:
- Registered Nursing (R.N.)
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Health Care Science
- Medical Assistant
Certificate Programs:
Complete a certificate in under a year in areas like:
- Practical Nursing
- Medical Coding & Billing (fully online)
- Emergency Services
Bachelor's Degree Pathway:
Start your nursing or health science journey at BC3 and transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree—all while learning close to home.
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 Nursing & Allied Health Faculty
We are here to support you on your educational journey.
| Dr. Jessica Bronder, MSN, RN Nursing |
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| Julia Carney, MSN, RN Nursing |
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| Heather Darrington, MSN, RN Nursing |
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| Sarah Drane Nursing |
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| Ashlee Esplen, PTA, MS, CMT Physical Therapist Assistant, Coordinator Massage Therapy Program |
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| Melissa Griffie, MSN, RN Nursing |
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| Brittany Guadagno, BSN, RN Nursing |
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| Kristine Kenny, MSN, RN Nursing |
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| Randall Kruger, DPT Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant |
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| Abigale Miller Nursing |
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| Michelle Rock, BSN, RN Nursing |
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| Aaron Schlott Medical Coding |
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| Jessica Stahlman Medical Coding and Billing Specialist |
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| Brittany Star Nursing |
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| Lorraine Wolfrum Nursing |
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