Central Community College Nursing Department

08/28/2026

Tell me you are a Nursing Simulation Coordinator without telling me!
Road trip to Columbus!!

08/12/2026

Woohoo! More CCC Nursing Alum!

08/09/2026

Another CCC Nursing Alum!
Congratulations Beau!

Congratulations to Beau Rapien, RN Progressive Care, for being July's Angel in Action. This is the second time Beau has received the award, he last received it in November 2024. Five different patients and their families recognized Beau for his thorough care, down-to-earth personality, and ability to answer all questions. Beau showcases the importance and power of connecting with patients, and remains a patient favorite among many.

07/31/2026

Can you find the two new nursing faculty? We are very excited to have them join our team of amazing nurse educators!
(I know one has already been on the team for a bit, but we are still excited!)

Please welcome new faculty members and faculty support personnel to Central Community College for 2026-27. On the front row (l-r): Courtney McCarty, math (Grand Island); Bailey Johnson, biology (Hastings); Patty York, nursing (Kearney); Mirisa Hernandez, nursing (Kearney); Kassie Van D**e, medical assisting program director (Grand Island); Jenny Meyer, early childhood education (Columbus); Shayla Wieser, psychology (Columbus); and Amanda Norquest, health information management systems (Grand Island). On the back row (l-r): Carlos "Charlie" Simmons, electrical technology (Grand Island); Alyssa Nickolite, business administration (Columbus); Mark Senff, welding technology (Grand Island), Jack Annen, industrial technology (Kearney); Jeff Melton, speech (Grand Island); Lucas Mendyk, welding technology (Hastings); Eric Tucker, English (Hastings); Shelby Wallick, psychology (Kearney); and Michelle Setlik, history/political science (Grand Island). Not pictured: Brian Urbom, paramedicine (Grand Island), Jerry Muller, industrial technology (Columbus); and Md Shakil Hossain, information technology (Columbus).

07/30/2026

We still need RNs in the Kearney area!
Please reach out to Dr. Pamela Bales, Dean of Nursing, ([email protected] or 308-398-7455) for more information!

07/18/2026

Congratulations!

06/23/2026

06/04/2026

Congratulations Bethany!
So proud of our faculty doing great things!

Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Bethany Gifford, RN, MSN, as our second quarter Service Over Self Award recipient. Gifford was nominated for her long-standing volunteer work and steady commitment to supporting the communities she serves. Congratulations to Bethany on this well-deserved honor.

05/27/2026

I Spy CCC Nursing students getting scholarships!
Congratulations!

05/27/2026

More years of professional practice for the CCC Nursing Alum listed here!
Congratulations!

✨ A decade of dedication! ✨ Today, we're celebrating our incredible team members who have reached their 10-year milestone at CHI Health St. Francis. Your commitment, expertise, and unwavering care have shaped so many lives and contributed immensely to our hospital's mission. We're so grateful for your continued service!

Join us in congratulating our 10-Year Awardees: Nicky Dye (Float), Brian Glause (Biomed), Kalee Gustafson (Med Surg), Kathryn Haschke (Receiving), Meagan Jager (Respiratory), Stacey Jelinek (IRU), Lindsey Kluthe (Surgery), Hannah Richardson (PCU), Allixandria Wichmann (Cardiology).