O’NEILL, Neb. — The O’Neill Extended Campus is offering courses in March designed to meet regional workforce and professional development needs.
Irish O’Neill: Legends and Lore
St. Patrick's Day is on its way, but do you know who, what, and why we celebrate? Learn about the history of Ireland, including the backstories that brought people to Holt County and O’Neill. This class also focuses on the evolution of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in O’Neill from the 1880s through the present day. Take this class taught by an old-school insider and never be called a Plastic Paddy again!
Date: March 9
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Room 123
Instructor: Natalie Butterfield
Cost: $30
Course Code: HORC 5130 (CRN 70263)
Nurse Aide Training
This course is designed to meet the Nebraska Health and Human Services System training requirements for nurse aide certification and employment in long-term care facilities. This course combines classroom lecture and laboratory application for the development of basic skills needed to provide safe, effective, and caring services to the elderly or chronically ill patient of any age, in a long-term care facility. Upon completion of this course, you are eligible to take the state written and practical skills exam. After successfully passing this examination and completing the application procedure, your name will be placed on the basic nurse aide registry at the Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure, Credentialing Division. Book is available at the O’Neill Extended Campus.
Dates: March 23–April 21
Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays — 9 a.m.–3:35 p.m.
Location: Room 105
Instructor: Karen Hoffman
Credits: 3
Cost: $393 + $85.60 for textbooks
Additional Fee: $50 for the optional state CNA exam
Course Code: NURA 1110/26S (CRN 26660)
The Clean Wheat Class: Milling, Sourdough & Modern Bread
Bread doesn’t have to be the enemy – but modern wheat has changed dramatically from what our bodies were designed to handle. In this class, we’ll take a practical look at wheat – what it is, how it’s processed today, and how it affects our gut. We will also discuss the health benefits of freshly milled flour, sourdough, and how to begin to make better choices with bread.
Date: March 23
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Room 125
Instructor: Sara Paxton
Cost: $20
Course Code: HPER 5150/26S (CRN 70182)
Hormones & Whole Body Wellness
Hormones play a vital role in overall health, influencing energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, and more. This course provides an overview of hormone health and how daily lifestyle choices impact the body. You will explore the basics of the endocrine system, common patterns of hormonal imbalance, and how nutrition, stress, movement, sleep, and gut health support whole-body wellness. Designed for individuals interested in personal health, wellness, or foundational knowledge on this topic, this course emphasizes practical strategies to support long-term well-being.
Date: April 7
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Room 125
Instructor: Amanda Jeffres
Cost: $20
Course Code: HPER 5150/26S (CRN 70183)
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