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BC3's Nursing, RN program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the PA State Board of Nursing.
This program is for individuals with no previous or dated Nursing educational experience. Applicants can select from a two-year program or three-year curriculum plan. Those who do not meet the criteria listed below should apply as a Health Care Science, Pre-Registered Nursing student.
This program is for individuals previously enrolled and graduated from BC3’s Practical Nursing – Anatomy and Physiology Track, Certificate program (052). Students who meet the criteria below are eligible for admission into the second year of the Nursing, RN program.
This program is for individuals who are graduates of an outside accredited Practical Nursing program or transfer Nursing students with clinical experience equivalent to BC3’s NURS 101: Nursing 1: Introduction to Nursing within the last year passed with a “C” or better.
Interested in the BC3 Nursing, R.N. program?
Though general education courses can be taken at any of our BC3 locations or online, the Nursing, RN AAS degree is only offered at our BC3 Main Campus in Butler and BC3 @ Brockway.
Note: General applicants will be notified in January 2025 via email regarding their application decision.
We highly recommend that you meet with an admissions representative or your academic advisor prior to submitting your Nursing, RN application to ensure you meet minimum criteria.
The Nursing, RN application for general aopplicants is open now for Fall 2025 consideration. Do not meet the requirements outlined above? You may begin taking application and general education courses at any time by applying as a Health Care Science (210), Pre-Nursing student.
Note: General applicants will be notified in January 2025 via email regarding their application decision.
Complete the online Application for Admission here. There is a non-refundable $25.00 application fee for all students.
The mailing address is as follows:
Butler County Community College
Attn: Admissions Office
PO Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003
**Failure to submit required transcripts or test scores will delay application processing and admission decision.
The mailing address is as follows:
Butler County Community College
Attn: Registration Office
PO Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003
**Failure to submit required transcripts will delay application processing and admission decision.
Successful completion of this program may potentially lead to professional licensure. Licensure may be global or state-specific. This program meets the requirements for the state of Pennsylvania. Requirements for other states may vary: bc3.edu/professional-licensure.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the BC3 Admissions Office at admissions@bc3.edu or 724-284-8501.
All applicants are considered equally without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, use of a service animal due to disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, family status, or other classification protected by applicable law.
**However, please note that Nursing students must be 18 years of age prior to the start of their first clinical experience.
Pennsylvania law prohibits the State Board of Nursing from issuing a license to anyone who has been convicted of a crime with variable criteria according to Act 53 of 2020. This law allows for candidates with a criminal conviction to consider an occupation or profession that requires licensure.
With regard to the consideration of criminal convictions, Act 53:
Students are encouraged to complete the request for preliminary determination from the State licensing board. This request once submitted will be reviewed by the PA State Licensure board and returned to the applicant within 45 days. This should be completed prior to or the first semester of the registered nursing program to inform the candidate of their eligibility. Information regarding Act 53 of 2020 can be found at the following website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/Pages/ACT-53-2020.aspx
The BC3 Nursing Admission Committee assumes the responsibility to review the data of all applicants and has the right to offer admission to the best qualified individuals.