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 (Goshen Health) 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.
Margaret Gesner '86, the head of the Central Racine County Health Department, will step down from her position at the end of this month as she heads into retirement following a year of crisis and change.
Goshen College is set to receive a federal grant that will support nursing students of racial or ethnically diverse backgrounds or low socio-economic status throughout the next four years.
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.
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
Undergraduate Nursing School – U.S. News & World Report
The year GC became the first liberal arts college in Indiana to offer a B.S. in nursing
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
of registered nurse graduates are employed as nurses within 12 months of graduation
of GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN last year
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Aurora Flores Avil ’23 chose to study nursing because she wants a career that benefits others.
Aurora's storyAshley Valencia ’24 found a sense of belonging and an excellent nursing program at Goshen
Ashley's storySophia Eli ’24 chose Goshen so she can continue her basketball career while becoming a nurse.
Sophia's storyAvilene Evangelista '24 wants to address the physical and emotional needs of people in intensive care.
Avilene'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 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 storyJewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Department Chair; Director of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
