What's New?
Also: The Doctor of Nursing Practice post-B.S.N. and post-M.S.N. program is under development.
Note - Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2012-13 academic year.
Curriculum
The curriculum is a 41-58 credit program offering core courses and a choice of four tracks that prepare graduates for a selected role and population foci: Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care), Family 
Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan), Nurse Educator, or Primary Care Advanced Clinical Nurse (CNL and other related preparations). The degree can be accomplished in three years of study with six credits considered full time. Total credits & clinical hours needed for graduation vary according to choice of tracks. Classes are normally scheduled on one day a week. Clinical practicums require additional time and can be done in the student's own location if possible. Partially online courses reduce the number of campus visits necessary each semester. Part-time options may be possible.
The curriculum will prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles that enhance the standard of practice in a variety of settings. Depending on the plan of study chosen, they may function as nurse practitioners, educators, or in other leadership roles requiring expanded knowledge and skills.
Accreditation
The North Central Commission on Higher Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Cost/Financial Aid
Fee per credit is $655 for 2011-12. Additional course fees may apply. Federal loan monies may be available to those who qualify. Contact the Viterbo University Financial Aid office for information (608)796-3900. A limited number of scholarships are available to continuing students.
Graduate Outcomes
This program will prepare graduates who:
- Practice in an expanded, specialized, and/or advanced nursing role.
- Affirm the dignity of life and human diversity.
- Advocate for quality outcomes for individuals, families, populations, and systems.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership and faithful service in their chosen roles and settings.
- Facilitate the translation of research and evidence into practice.
- Utilize technology to impact best practice.
Certification
Graduates may be eligible for various certification exams depending on options chosen within the curriculum & individual clinical backgrounds. Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner tracks are eligible to apply for the national certification exams available for these specialties (ANCC or AANP). Graduates of the Nurse Educator track are eligible for the NLN CNE exam after they have completed the required professional role hours. Graduates of the Advanced Clinical Nursing track with CNL focus are eligible for the CNC, CNL exam.
We hope you will consider applying for admission to the graduate nursing program at Viterbo. Thank you for your interest!
For further information regarding admission contact:
Bonnie Nesbitt, Ph.D., ANP-BC
Assistant Dean
Graduate Program Director
Viterbo University School of Nursing
900 Viterbo Dr.
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 796-3688
OR
Bobbi Hundt
Graduate Program Administrative Assistant
Viterbo University School of Nursing
900 Viterbo Dr.
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 796-3671