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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.
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.
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus introduced the new Faculty Renewal Grants, with the first round of proposals funded last spring.
Goshen College alumna Janis Miller '81, a researcher in the University of Michigan's School of Nursing, is a close research partner to Denis Mukwege, who just received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end sexual violence against women in armed conflict.
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 GC nursing students passed the NCLEX-RN in 2015
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
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
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 storyLiz 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 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 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 storyJoyce Hoffman is passionate about helping student nurses learn in both classroom and hospital settings.
Joyce's storyBrenda Srof
Professor of Nursing and Department Chair
Ruth Stoltzfus
Professor of Nursing
Director of Graduate Program in Nursing
DNP Co-Director
Jewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director of the RN to BSN Program
Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
