Nursing
Black Hawk College offers three excellent career-focused programs for nursing. Our nursing department is housed in the Health Sciences Center on the Quad-Cities Campus.
Health Sciences Center
- 55,100-square-foot, three-story facility
- 3 patient simulator mannequins
- 24 hospital beds
Nursing Department Highlights
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
This eight-week program is designed to instruct the student in learning how to assist the nurse in direct patient care. It is also available at the Community Education Center in Kewanee.
Practical Nursing (LPN)
The Practical Nursing (LPN) program is designed to prepare students for direct patient care and perform skilled tasks under the direction of a doctor or registered nurse. LPNs work in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, clinics and community agencies. The PN program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is designed to prepare nurses who, as beginning practitioners, are able to give quality nursing care to patients and function as members of nursing and health teams. Upon completion of the program, a graduate may be eligible to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
Career Program
If you plan to go right into the workforce after graduation, you can earn a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree by enrolling in one of the career programs offered through the department.
If you plan to transfer, take a look at how our nursing programs can prepare you for a four-year degree.
Nursing Programs
| Program Name | Award | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) | AAS Degree | 66 |
| Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (Certificate) | Certificate | 8 |
| Patient Care Assistant Certificate | Certificate | 14 |
| Practical Nursing Certificate | Certificate | 40 |
Department Faculty
| Trudy Starr, M.S.N, R.N. Department Chair, Professor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5405 QC HSC, Room 305 |
Cheryl Ballantyne, B.S.N., R.N. Professor Nursing Assistant Coordinator 309-796-5404 QC HSC, Room 316 |
Karin Barrett, M.S.N., R.N. Professor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5360 QC HSC, Room 304 |
| Joshua Bunker, M.S.N, R.N. Instructor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5358 QC HSC, Room 303 |
Angela Czubara, M.S.N., R.N. Professor Practical Nursing 309-796-5151 QC HSC, Room 312 |
Rachel Duffy, M.S.N., R.N. Instructor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5383 QC HSC, Room 309 |
| Kathy Dusthimer, M.S.N., A.P.R.N. Professor Practical Nursing Coordinator 309-796-5390 QC HSC, Room 310 |
Daniel Garcia, M.S.N., R.N. Associate Professor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5385 QC HSC, Room 307 |
Ian Hutto, M.S.N., R.N. Instructor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5403 QC HSC, Room 306 |
| Valerie Koster, C.N.M., M.S.N., R.N. Professor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5382 QC HSC, Room 317 |
Jody Lindstrom, M.S.N., R.N. Professor Practical Nursing 309-796-5392 QC HSC, Room 311 |
Eric McGaughy, D.N.P., R.N., F.N.P.-C Assistant Professor Associate Degree Nursing 309-796-5636 QC HSC, Room 308 |
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Trudy Starr
Department Chair
Karin Barrett
Assistant Chair
Nursing Department
Quad-Cities Campus
Health Sciences Center, Room 305
starrt@bhc.edu
Academic Services Center
Health Sciences Center, Room 313
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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