David Gofsky

Nursing Instructor

Dave joined the VIU BSN program as a sessional instructor in 2023 after relocating to Nanaimo from Vancouver in 2021 with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. He graduated from BCIT’s Nursing program in 2011 and began his career in acute care until 2013, followed by eight years in critical care (ICU and PACU). From 2021 to 2024, Dave worked as a clinic nurse at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre. Passionate about education, he enjoys mentoring students and fostering their growth. When not working, Dave can usually be found at home with his family, at the gym, or walking one of his dogs.