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-383Public Health
- NUR-337Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
- NUR-385Pediatric Nursing
“Nursing Faculty have provided the students with ample opportunities, connecting us with summer internship options, jobs for after college, studying tools, tips on how to build our resumes, and knowledge on different educational paths to take after college to further our careers as nurses.”
Emily Norman ’23, 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
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