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As a graduate student in nursing at Viterbo University, students embark on an educational experience that challenges them to develop and advance their knowledge and skills in nursing. Candidates in all of the graduate nursing paths (the Direct Entry MSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice [DNP] programs, and Post-Graduate Certificate) are developing the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to effectively partner with patients, colleagues, and communities. Contemporary health care is characterized by unprecedented changes in science and technology, increasing globalization, socioeconomic, and environmental imbalances. Advanced education in nursing will provide graduates with the specialized knowledge needed to address the health challenges of our global society.
Through both face-to-face and web-enhanced courses, students experience high-quality, interactive instruction based on current nursing research and practice. Candidates in the DNP and Post-Graduate Certificate have the opportunity for practicum options to augment learning in their chosen role preparation. Direct Entry MSN students engage with diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare specialties and settings. Graduates of a Viterbo graduate program in nursing are well prepared for demanding roles whether as entry-level nurse (Registered Nurse) or as professional nurses in advanced roles who will improve the health of the communities they serve.
Post-BSN to DNP Program Options Direct Entry MSN
Post-MSN to DNP Program Options AG-ACNP Post-Graduate Certificate
Explore our graduate nursing programs:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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Dual DNP and MBA (leadership)
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Ethical Leadership (leadership)
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Post-APRN to DNP (leadership)
Funding Graduate School
To learn more about tuition, fees, graduate assistantships, and applying for Federal Financial Aid (graduate student loans) please visit our Graduate Cost and Aid page.
We also encourage you to seek out external funding resources such as employer tuition reimbursement programs, community and professional organization scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs, such as the Wisconsin Nurse Educator program where DNP students are eligible for up to $40,000.
Program information:
DNP and Post-Graduate Certificate Information
Michele Merten, DNP, ANP-C
Director, Graduate Programs in Nursing
608-796-3667 | mmmerten@viterbo.edu
MSN Direct Entry (Initial RN Licensure)
Cameron Kiersch, DNP, RN
Chair, MSN Direct Entry and Assistant Professor
608-796-3683 | cjkiersch@viterbo.edu
Admission information:
Magy Kellogg, MS
Director, Graduate Admissions
608-796-3028 | mekellogg@viterbo.edu