Goshen Through My Eyes: Katrina Evans ’15
Katrina Evans '15 is a home care nurse at Goshen Health.
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.
All nursing programs at Goshen College are fully accredited. Check out the latest stats below.
News & Events
Goshen College adds new undergraduate and graduate programs
Students interested in studying sport management, marine biology, game development, or nursing professionals interested in a post-master’s degree Family Nurse Practitioner certificate will have new opportunities in fall 2018 with the introduction of new programs at Goshen College.
Kristine Weaver ’91 named Indiana’s Nurse Practitioner of the year
Kristine Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC, has been awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) 2018 Award for Excellence in the State of Indiana. She will be honored at an award ceremony and reception at the AANP National Conference in June. Weaver opened her own practice in Elkhart in 2008.
Stats
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
90%
of admitted nursing students graduate from GC
100%
of nursing alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the program
96%
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.
Students & Alumni
Nursing, Elementary Education Majors
Liz Berg '12 and Marcelle Zoughbi '13
Liz Berg '12, from Canada, and Marcelle Zoughbi '13, from Palestine, came to Goshen College to study nursing and elementary education. While at Goshen, they became activists for peace and justice in the Middle East.
Liz'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 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
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
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
Nursing Major
Irene Schmid '16
Irene Schmid, a 2016 nursing graduat, has a variety of interests. She ran cross-country, track and was the GC composting team leader. During May term of her sophomore year, she traveled to Nepal to work and study in a clinic.
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Faculty
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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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Jewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director of the RN to BSN Program
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(574) 535-7936
