Nursing programs recognized for excellence
Goshen College’s nursing programs have recently been recognized by multiple online outlets for program excellence.
Nursing Major
About
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 second among the best nurse practitioner programs in Indiana by Nurse Journal, 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.
News & Events
Sophomore Sandra Cortez honored with Realizing the Dream Award
Sandra Cortez, a sophomore nursing major from Elkhart, was among a group of first-generation students from Indiana’s independent colleges and universities honored at the 29th annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Indianapolis.
Grants provide renewal for faculty scholarship
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus introduced the new Faculty Renewal Grants, with the first round of proposals funded last spring.
Stats
96%
of registered nurse graduates are employed as nurses within 12 months of graduation
100%
of GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN in 2015
1950
The year GC became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a B.S. in nursing
100%
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
90%
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Nursing Major and Women's Studies Minor
Hannah Eberly '13
Hannah, from Harrisonburg, Virginia, graduated from Goshen College with a nursing major. As a student, she was a gardener, an environmental educator, an activist and a peacemaker.
Hannah's story
Associate Professor of Nursing
Joyce Bedsworth
Joyce Hoffman is passionate about helping student nurses learn in both classroom and hospital settings.
Joyce's story
Master of Science in Nursing
Krista Blankinship '16
Krista Blankinship is in the first year of the Master of Nursing Program at Goshen College. After she graduates in 2016, she hopes to find work as a nurse practitioner in a family practice setting.
Krista's story
Nursing Major
Alli Beitler '14
Alli Beitler (right), pictured with her sister Jana '13 (left), is a 2014 graduate from Berne, Indiana. She came to Goshen College to be a nurse but was also a runner, a science geek, a leader in the dorms and a peacemaker.
Alli's story
Associate Professor of Nursing
Mark Moyer
Mark 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 story
Nursing
Sharada Weaver '20
Sharada is a nursing major from Hyattsville, Maryland, who values family, healthcare and good food, and enjoys singing in Women's World Music Choir.
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Faculty & Staff
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Brenda Srof
Professor of Nursing and Department Chair
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(574) 535-7375
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Wyse Hall 216C (Map)
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Ruth Stoltzfus
Professor of Nursing
Director of Graduate Program in Nursing
DNP Co-Director
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(574) 535-7973
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Wyse Hall 216B (Map)
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Jewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director of the RN to BSN Program
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(574) 535-7936
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Wyse Hall 204 (Map)
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Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
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(574) 535-7370
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Wyse Hall 216 (Map)