Goshen College Nursing Students Association (GCNSA)

GCNSA, the Goshen College Nursing Students' Association, provides programs dealing with information regarding nursing roles, current developments in the field of nursing and issues and concerns impacting the nursing profession. GCNSA members are encouraged to serve as delegates to state and national student nursing conventions. GCNSA plans programs and social activities to promote professional growth and to provide a network for nursing students at Goshen College.

A mentor program provides each pre-nursing, 200, or 300 level nursing student with a mentor who is a nursing student at a higher level. Students in the  200, 300, and 400 level classes in turn serve as mentors for students in a lower level class.

All junior and senior nursing students are required to be members of GCNSA. Membership is optional at the sophomore or 200 level.  Goshen College nursing students actively share what they are learning with the campus and community throughout the academic year.

GCNSA understands the importance of health education among many populations. Student volunteers promote health awareness through various activities including Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns, community health fairs, Red Cross blood drive on campus and Super Shot Saturday.

Goshen College nursing students understand the importance of health education - they have a wider view that seeks to include diverse groups, especially cultural groups within the community. For them, this is part of the "service" component of their education, embodying servant-leadership and "Culture for Service."