With the oldest Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program in Indiana, Goshen College has an excellent reputation for producing top-notch nurses. We’ve been teaching nursing long enough to know that health care is more than memorizing anatomy — it’s about caring for the whole individual. Since 1950, we have been sending out nursing professionals who demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and holistic care. Employers say they prefer Goshen College graduates because they provide compassionate, culturally sensitive and quality care for patients.
When you enroll in the nursing major at Goshen College, you’ll be joining one of our most popular and esteemed programs on campus. Ranked among the best nurse practitioner programs in Indiana, Goshen is known for its educational excellence and focus on cultural diversity. As a nursing student, you’ll have a variety of opportunities for clinical experiences close to campus. Located across the street from one of the best hospitals in northern Indiana (IU Health Goshen) and only miles away from a number of other excellent clinical facilities, you’ll have easy access to quality placements. After graduating from the nursing program, you’ll enter the workforce with the ability to care for a patient’s full range of needs.
The baccalaureate and master’s family nurse practitioner programs at Goshen College are fully accredited. Check out the latest stats below.
Goshen College students gained valuable real-world experience and helped slow the spread of COVID-19 by administering vaccines to students and employees during a vaccination clinic the college held on campus April 1-2.
It’s the first of its kind in the Michiana area; getting students vaccinated on campus. It was a team effort to make it all happen.
One hundred percent of the Goshen College Family Nurse Practitioner graduate students passed their certification exam on the first attempt this year.
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
The year GC became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a B.S. in nursing
of GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN last year
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
of registered nurse graduates are employed as nurses within 12 months of graduation
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Avilene Evangelista '24 wants to address the physical and emotional needs of people in intensive care.
Avilene's story"I love the community so much. I feel like I found my place and my people here."
Katrina's storyBrenda Srof enjoys watching her nursing students' creativity flourish, witnessing their growth from beginning of the program through to graduation, and partnering in the transformational power of education.
Brenda's storyZaineb Galeb ’23 wants to help people as a nurse practitioner.
Zaineb's storyGenevieve Cowardin, a '21 nursing major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, reflects on faith and learning.
Genevieve's storyMark Moyer wanted to teach at a highly respected, quality institution with a nursing program to match. He found it in Goshen College’s nursing program.
Mark's storyJewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Department Chair; Director of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
