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-337Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
- NUR-205Alaska Native/Native American Perspectives on Well-Being
- NUR-383Public Health
- NUR-385Pediatric Nursing
“The professors come from a variety of backgrounds that help get different perspectives and different learning techniques.”
Lakesha Carter ’25, “The professors come from a variety of backgrounds that help get different perspectives and different learning techniques.” Originally planning on a major in Biology and a career in physical therapy, after coming to Gustavus Lakesha realized that nursing was a better career option for her. After working in an assisted living facility, she noticed what a special impact that she...
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
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