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Calvin nursing graduates are immediate assets to hospitals and clinics, due to their excellent clinical skills, caring approach to patients, outstanding work ethic, and leadership skills. That's why in 2016, 100 percent of Calvin nursing graduates found jobs in their field or were in graduate school within one year of graduation. Learn more about us.

Why pursue a BSN degree at Calvin?

As a nursing major at Calvin, you will have all the benefits of a fully accredited nursing program with a great reputation in the community.

Learn from amazing professors with decades of teaching and clinical experience. Work in the nursing simulation lab on high-fidelity mannequins “Nancy” and “Art” or engage with a live standardized patient. Benefit from Calvin’s connections to world-renowned hospitals like Trinity Health Grand Rapids and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

You will graduate with confidence in your ability to pass the NCLEX exam and go on to graduate school or a rewarding career in nursing in any setting.

There is more to our program than academic excellence and opportunities. At Calvin, you will be surrounded by people who understand that nursing is a calling to serve Christ and his kingdom. You will work to promote human health and dignity in every space. You will graduate ready to care for the community as a nurse who loves the Lord and loves people.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Master of Science in Nursing

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Early admission is available!

Learn how to join our program, whether you're a high school student, a current Calvin student, or student at another institution who is interesting in transferring to Calvin.

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Train at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Calvin partners with the Pine Rest Academy for Nursing Students, which can provide tuition assistance to students who work at Pine Rest.

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Nursing Faculty

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Adejoke Bolanle Ayoola

Dean for the School of Health
526-6059
Elizabeth Byma

Elizabeth Byma

Associate Professor
616-516-8718
Dawn Frambes

Dawn Frambes

Associate Professor
616-526-6795
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Emily Grantham

Assistant Professor
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Cindi Hoekstra

Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
616-526-7076
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Keagan Johnson

Assistant Professor
Katherine Kunnen

Katherine Kunnen

Associate Professor
(616) 526-6808
Jaclynn Lubbers

Jaclynn L Lubbers

Department Chair and Associate Professor
526-7873
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Carol Rossman

Graduate Nursing Director
616-526-6842
Gail Zandee

Gail Zandee

Associate Professor
526-6814

Our Scholarships

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Named Scholarships

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