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BC3’s practical nursing program graduates largest class in four years

December 11, 2025

(Butler, PA) A Butler County Community College practical nursing program re-established 4½ years ago to address a regional high-priority occupation graduated Wednesday its largest class since 2022, some of whose members report having accepted job...

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BC3’s Class of 2024 in practical nursing largest since program’s return

December 11, 2024

(Butler, PA) A Butler County Community College practical nursing program re-established 3½ years ago to address a shortage in the high-priority occupation graduated its largest class Tuesday with 11 students from five western Pennsylvania counties.

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BC3 awards pins to Class of 2023 in practical nursing

December 13, 2023

(Butler, PA) A Butler County Community College practical nursing program reestablished in partnership with Concordia Lutheran Ministries in response to a shortage in the high-priority occupation graduated its second consecutive class Tuesday night...

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BC3 graduates six in practical nursing

December 14, 2022

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College on Dec. 13 graduated six students who earned a practical nursing certificate through a selective-admissions program that addresses a regional shortage of employees in the high-priority occupation.

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BC3 gets state approval to launch practical nursing program

August 3, 2021

(Butler, PA) The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing has authorized Butler County Community College to create a practical nursing program on BC3’s main campus, an approval that will enable the college to prepare students for the high-priority occupation...

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