A tradition of excellence

Since 1950, when the Goshen College nursing program became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a bachelor of science degree in nursing, more than 1,500 graduates have established themselves in successful careers as registered nurses. GC’s nursing program is highly respected in the United States and abroad. Graduates are known by their

• ethical standards
• personal integrity
• Christian commitment
• caring attitude and
• clinical knowledge.

Employers of Goshen College nursing graduates describe them as excellent communicators, critical thinkers, cross-culturally sensitive and a "cut above the rest." 

Nursing department faculty members continuously work to improve the curriculum and learning experiences for nursing students. The faculty is active in practice and community service, stays current with changes in the field of health care and seeks opportunities to assist others in learning to live healthy lifestyles.

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Celebrating more than 50 years of nursing at Goshen College.

Against the backdrop of a nation at war and within the theological context of a peace church, Mennonites began to discuss the need for church-based baccalaureate nursing education in the early 1940s. In June of 1941, a hospital committee was appointed by the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities to undertake a study of the needs for a bachelor of science degree program in nursing. This study started a chain of events which eventually culminated in the establishment of the School of Nursing at Goshen College.

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