Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health Division
Nursing & Allied Health Programs at 杏吧原创
Are you called to care for others? At 杏吧原创鈥檚 Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 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, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 be prepared to make a real impact鈥攕tarting now.
What You'll Learn
Develop technical and clinical skills to thrive in today鈥檚 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 杏吧原创鈥檚 first fully online health care certificate.
Your Path to Purpose
Career-Ready Programs
Bachelor's Degree Pathway
Start your nursing or health science journey at 杏吧原创 and transfer credits toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Program Accreditations:
Nursing Program Accreditation
The associate degree Nursing, R.N. program at 杏吧原创 at the
Main Campus located in Butler, PA and the associate degree Nursing, R.N. program at
杏吧原创 @ 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, .
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 杏吧原创 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:
Explore Our Partnerships
Concordia Tuition Assistance Program
The program allows 杏吧原创 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鈥檚 Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health.
Penn Highlands Partnership
Penn Highlands Healthcare and 杏吧原创 @ 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 | 杏吧原创 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 | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | No phone listed | kelly.sumansky@bc3.edu |
| Wolfrum, Lorraine | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8360 | lorraine.wolfrum@bc3.edu |
| Kenny, Kristine | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8213 | kristine.kenny@bc3.edu |
| Kruger, Randall | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8372 | randy.kruger@bc3.edu |
| Stahlman, Jessica | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8167 | jessica.stahlman@bc3.edu |
| Griffie, Melissa | Associate Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | No phone listed | melissa.griffie@bc3.edu |
| Schlott, Aaron | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8204 | aaron.schlott@bc3.edu |
| Rock, Michelle | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8308 | michelle.rock@bc3.edu |
| Drane, Sarah | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8357 | sarah.drane@bc3.edu |
| Darrington, Heather | Assistant Professor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8226 | heather.darrington@bc3.edu |
| Esplen, Ashlee | Professor, Director of Clinical Education | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8381 | ashlee.esplen@bc3.edu |
| Bronder, Dr. Jessica | Assistant Professor, Nursing Program Director - 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8379 | jessica.bronder@bc3.edu |
| Jones, Allison | Secretary | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8124 | allison.jones@bc3.edu |
| Starr, Brittany | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | No phone listed | brittany.starr@bc3.edu |
| Carney, Julia | Dean of the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | Ext. 8362 | julia.carney@bc3.edu |
| Bradigan, Lauren | Instructor | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 Main Campus | No phone listed | lauren.bradigan@bc3.edu |
| Guadagno, Brittany | Instructor, Nursing Program Director - 杏吧原创 @ Brockway | Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health | 杏吧原创 @ 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