

Stephanie Kennell-Heiling ’08 named among 40-under-40 Rising Nurse Leaders
Stephanie Kennell-Heiling has a passion for improving health on a global scale, and has worked to build nursing capacity in low- and middle-income countries in East Africa.
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.
Stephanie Kennell-Heiling has a passion for improving health on a global scale, and has worked to build nursing capacity in low- and middle-income countries in East Africa.
Kori Cripe '96 combines her longtime passion for horses with her profession as a mental health counselor at The Barn is Therapy practice, providing a counseling option for farm folk and city dwellers alike—children, teens and adults.
Donna (Perlich) Crow '81 is retiring after serving patients for more than three decades.
The year GC became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a B.S. in nursing
of registered nurse graduates are employed as nurses within 12 months of graduation
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
of GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN last year
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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 storySharada is a nursing major from Hyattsville, Maryland, who values family, healthcare and good food, and enjoys singing in Women's World Music Choir.
Sharada's storyIrene Schmid, a 2016 nursing graduate, has a variety of interests. She ran cross-country, track and was the GC composting team leader. During May term her sophomore year, she traveled to Nepal to work and study in a clinic.
Irene'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 storyKrista 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 storyJaneth Vela's first experience with Goshen College began when she started taking piano lessons in GC’s community music program at the age of six. She graduated in 2017 with a nursing degree and played soccer for GC.
Janeth's storyJewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Department Chair; Director of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
Ruth Stoltzfus
Professor of Nursing
Director of Graduate Program in Nursing
Co-Director of DNP Program
Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant