Nursing Program

The nursing program at Blackhawk Technical College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1979.

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Blackhawk Technical College

700 College St, Beloit, WI

About

Blackhawk Technical College, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, was founded established through the merger of two previous existing technical and vocational schools in Beloit and Janesville. The merger occurred in 1965 when the state sought to expand the opportunities offered by such schools, resulting in the formation of the Blackhawk Technical Institute, which had a broader service area than the two previous institutions. In 1987 BTC, along with other similar schools in the state were given the designation of college. As part of the school's goal to provide access to education, it maintains several satellite campuses in addition to its main campus in Janesville.

Academics

Blackhawk Technical College offers a variety of programs that result in a certificate, diploma, or degree. Individuals pursuing an education here will choose a high demand field or industry, receiving training, skill development and education in that field for the purposes of preparation regarding entry into the workforce. With the skills and abilities learned individuals should be able to maintain long term careers in their chosen area. Programs may take up to two years to complete depending on the type of program chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Electrician
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Blackhawk Technical College admits any individual that wishes to enroll by completing the application for admission, paying associated fees, and providing information regarding previous education. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to program enrollment. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to their enrollment to best determine their program choice. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blackhawk Technical College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).