NursingBachelor of Arts

Why study Nursing at Gustavus?

The Gustavus Nursing major equips future professionals with clinical reasoning, critical thinking, interpersonal, and leadership skills to meet the demands of ever-evolving healthcare systems. You'll engage in hands-on experiences as soon as you begin the program, utilizing simulation labs in the campus facility dedicated to the nursing program and working with an array of off-campus partners.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Nursing will be on your class schedule.

  • NUR-310Medical, Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span
  • NUR-337Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
  • NUR-383Public Health
  • NUR-205Alaska Native/Native American Perspectives on Well-Being
Emi Jono ’25, Nursing Major

“[Nursing Faculty] are understanding, supportive, and flexible, and I feel that I can come to them for questions and advice anytime.”

Emi Jono ’25, Nursing Major

What can I do with a degree in Nursing?

The Nursing major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Oncology
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Education
  • Emergency Relief
  • Patient Advocacy
$69,189
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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