Central Community College Nursing Department

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).

05/27/2026

Even CCC alum being recognized for years of professional practice!

🎉 We had the honor of celebrating the dedication and hard work of so many amazing team members who are the heart and soul of our hospital. This week, we'll be spotlighting everyone who reached a milestone in their years of service.

🌟 Kicking off our Employee Recognition journey with a shout-out to our fantastic team members celebrating 5 years of service at CHI Health St. Francis! 🌟 Your dedication, fresh perspectives, and hard work have made a significant impact on our patients and our hospital community. Thank you for choosing to grow with us!

Congratulations to our 5-Year Awardees: Anson Bird (IT), Jylissa Blincow (LDRP), Larissa Bruce (ICU), Hayley Carey (Surgery), Melinda Contreras (PCU), Kayla Ellis (TPN), Johnny Garcia (EVS), Gregory Horner (Biomed), Katherine Keller (Surgery), Shane Kryzsko (TPN), Megan Lester (Lab), Tara Marco (Cardiology), Sandra McDonald (Med/Surg), Jennifer Ratman (Radiology), Wendy Rodriguez (Med/Surg), Sarah Roy (TPN), Jennifer Soria (TPN), Lisa Steele (QM), Amy Theesen (Cardiology), Lori Thompson (Float), Etta Vetter (Nutritional), Colton Voss (ED).

05/27/2026

I Spy a CCC Nursing Alum who became a midwife!

05/27/2026

Proud of our CCC Nursing Alum, Christina!
And some "I Spy CCC Nursing Alum" listed as Rising Star nominees!

05/27/2026

Lots of "I Spy CCC Nursing Alum"

05/05/2026

So proud of all these future nurses!

05/04/2026

Multiple stormtroopers dropped by the SimLab for recruitment purposes, but they were unsuccessful in detecting his heartbeat. 🤔