Nursing

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Why Study Nursing at Goshen College?

As a nursing major at Goshen College, you’ll study in new state-of-the-art facilities and join a program with a rich history of excellence—established in 1950 as the first of its kind in Indiana. Our program is renowned for producing graduates who provide compassionate, culturally sensitive and high-quality care. Employers often prefer Goshen College nursing graduates for their holistic approach and cross-cultural awareness. ​

Our nursing program offers a comprehensive educational pathway, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, allowing you to advance seamlessly in your nursing career.

  • 91%
    of classes have fewer than 30 students
  • 93%
    of graduates are employed, in grad school, or in service within a year​.
  • 100%
    of students participate in our cross-cultural learning programs, both locally and abroad

    Career Paths

    This program is intended to prepare students to sit for the national NCLEX-RN examination for licensure to become a Registered Nurse (RN). View our professional licensure disclosure to learn more.

    Our alumni work in hospitals, clinics, community health organizations, and educational institutions. ​Graduates of our nursing program are well-prepared for roles such as:​

    • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Nurse Practitioner
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist​
    • Nurse Educator​
    • Healthcare Administrator​

    Credits and Requirements

    To be admitted into the nursing program, students must have a college grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The curriculum includes foundational courses in sciences and nursing, along with clinical experiences to prepare you for diverse healthcare settings.

    Your coursework will cover areas such as:​

    • Anatomy and Physiology​
    • Microbiology
    • Pharmacology​
    • Nursing Ethics​
    • Community Health Nursing
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    Hands-On Learning Opportunities

    Goshen College emphasizes learning through real-world experience.​ Opportunities might include:

    • Clinical placements in various healthcare settings​ both in the hospital settings and in the community, so that students are exposed to the wide breath of nursing opportunities within the field
    • Simulation labs that mimic real patient care scenarios​ in our brand new state of the art 21 million dollar simulation and skills labs
    • Service-learning projects within the community​, such as, partnering with Goshen Health to assist in running their annual flu shot clinic

    Scholarships

    Goshen College offers scholarships specifically for nursing students based on academic performance and financial need. For more information on available scholarships and the application process, please visit our financial aid page.​

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    Facilities & Resources

    Students have access to state-of-the-art Westlawn facilities featuring our newly renovated nursing & public health spaces, including:​

    • Modern simulation equipment: OB, Pediatrics, and Acute-Trauma focused rooms and equipment, skills lab
    • Comprehensive nursing resources
    • Collaborative learning spaces​ at Goshen Hospital

    National Council for State Authorization of Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
    The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, commonly known as SARA, provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. When states join SARA, they agree to follow uniform processes for approving their eligible institutions’ participation.

    SARA’s policies help protect students and provide benefits to both states and institutions carrying out distance education in multiple states. As of 2022, 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are members of SARA. Over 2,300 colleges and universities participate in SARA.

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