Health Sciences and Behavioral Health
Caring for the Community
Great Basin College's Health Sciences and Behavioral Health programs are meeting the vital healthcare needs of Nevada and beyond. By integrating frontline medical training, such as Nursing, Emergency Medicine, and Radiologic Sciences, with critical Human Services and Behavioral Health programs, we provide a multifaceted approach to community wellness. From specialized certificates to Bachelor’s degrees, GBC is committed to cultivating a skilled, compassionate workforce ready to solve the complex health challenges facing our communities.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026
Health Sciences
Behavioral Health
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Staci Warnert, PhD, RN
Dean of Health Sciences & Behavioral Health
Winnemucca Center
775-327-5869 (Office)
775-327-2317 (School HSBH) |
Elizabeth Stanley
Administrative Assistant to the Dean Elko Campus 775-327-2322 (Office) 775-327-2317 (School HSBH) elizabeth.stanley@gbcnv.edu |
Sandy Cortes
Administrative Assistant II Elko Campus 775-327-2317 (School HSBH) sandy.cortes@gbcnv.edu |
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Sara Betts, M.Ed.
Nursing Department Navigator Pahrump Campus 775-327-2241 (Office) 775-327-2317 (School HSBH) sara.betts@gbcnv.edu |
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Nursing |
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Dr. Brian Dankowski, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CCMA, iCNA
Director of Nursing-GBC Nursing Programs MAPE Program Director Elko Campus 775-327-2311 (Office) brian.dankowski@gbcnv.edu |
Gina Johnson, BSN, RN, iCNA Nursing Faculty Elko Campus 775-327-2309 (Office) gina.johnson@gbcnv.edu |
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| Kaylee Baisley, RN Nursing Faculty MAPE Program Director Elko Campus 775-327-5377 (Office) kaylee.baisley@gbcnv.edu |
Chloe Reese, BSN, RN Nursing Practice Lab Coordinator & NNRH Education Instructor Elko Campus 775-327-2301 (Office) chloe.reese@gbcnv.edu |
Stacy Crouch, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE
Nursing Professor Winnemucca Campus 775-327-5868 (Office) stacy.crouch@gbcnv.edu |
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Holly Schoening, BSN, RN, iCNA
Nursing Faculty Winnemucca Campus 775-327-5878 (Office) holly.schoening@gbcnv.edu |
Dorothy Callander, DNP, RN
Nursing Professor Pahrump Campus 775-327-2201 (Office) dorothy.callander@gbcnv.edu |
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Medical Imaging |
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Reme Huttman, M.Ed., ARRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Medical Imaging Program Director/Faculty Elko Campus 775-327-2319 reme.huttman@gbcnv.edu |
Sheila Staszak, B.S., R.T.(R)(N)(CT)
Radiology Faculty Elko Campus 775-327-2312 sheila.staszak@gbcnv.edu |
Erica Salazar, BS DMS, R.T.(R), RDMS Medical Imaging Faculty Elko Campus 775-327-2324 erica.salazar@gbcnv.edu |
EMS |
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| Jamie Carlson, MS, NRP EMS Program Director Elko Campus 775-327-2314 jamie.carlson@gbcnv.edu |
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Cardio-Respiratory Therapy |
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| Katie Snow Cardio-Respiratory Therapy Program Director Renown katie.snow@gbcnv.edu |
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Behavioral Health |
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Oscar Sida, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CPGC
Human Services Program Director/Faculty Pahrump Campus oscar.sida@gbcnv.edu |
Dr. Gerardo Wence-Munoz, PhD., LCPC, LCPC-S, ACS, NCC, NCSC, BCTP-II Human Services Faculty Pahrump Campus gerardo.wence-munoz@gbcnv.edu |
Laura Debenham, LMSW Social Work Program Director/Faculty Pahrump Campus 775-327-2102 laura.debenham@gbcnv.edu |
Contact
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