GC to offer new majors in public health, criminal justice and restorative justice
Beginning in the fall of 2020, Goshen College will offer two new bachelor’s degrees in public health and criminal justice and restorative justice.
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
Nursing programs recognized for excellence
Goshen College’s nursing programs have recently been recognized by multiple online outlets for program excellence.
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.
Stats
95%
of GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN last year
100%
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
90%
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
96%
of registered nurse graduates are employed as nurses within 12 months of graduation
1950
The year GC became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a B.S. in nursing
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Associate Professor of Nursing
Joyce Bedsworth
Joyce Hoffman is passionate about helping student nurses learn in both classroom and hospital settings.
Joyce'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
Professor of Nursing, Department Chair
Brenda Srof
Brenda 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 story
Nursing Major
Irene Schmid '16
Irene 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 story
Nursing Major
Janeth Vela '17
Janeth 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 story
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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.
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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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Ruth Stoltzfus
Professor of Nursing
Director of Graduate Program in Nursing
Co-Director of DNP Program
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(574) 535-7973
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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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Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
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(574) 535-7370
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