Expand your knowledge and earn your doctorate in nursing, with one of the many specialties that Viterbo has to offer.
Program Information
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and Post-Graduate Certificate curriculum has been planned with working professionals and commuter students in mind, with classes held in a blended online/on-campus delivery method. The curriculum is based on the expressed needs for all nursing professionals in advanced roles to have increased knowledge of informatics and health care technologies, quality improvement and safety, organizational and systems leadership, inter-professional collaboration for improving patient/population outcomes, and advocacy, as well as an advanced scientific and humanities-based background for practice (AACN, The Essentials; Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, 2021).
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education Collaboration
Viterbo University and a small number of select regional nurse practitioner academic programs have collaborated with Mayo Clinic to increase the capacity of nurse practitioner students and develop common clinical education curriculum and timelines. Students selected to participate in this prestigious program will be guaranteed placement for all required clinical rotations at Mayo Midwest sites.
Questions about admissions?
Reach out to Magdalen Kellogg with questions mekellogg@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3028
The job placement rate for our graduate nursing program graduates is 100%
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and Post-Graduate Certificate at Viterbo University prepares nursing leaders who are dedicated to improving the health outcomes of diverse populations through advanced knowledge and skills, and faithful service within their chosen roles and settings. The program prepares graduates who practice in an expanded, specialized, and/or advanced practice 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; and utilize technology to impact best practice. The dedicated faculty are well prepared in both their respective nursing roles and teaching. They also are very approachable and student-centered. The nursing building brings with it friendly, learner-centered spaces.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
MBA/DNP Dual Degree
Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate certificate program is ideal for graduates of master’s or DNP accredited primary care nurse practitioner programs in family or adult-gerontology population focus. Certificate graduates are eligible to apply for either the AANP, ANCC, or AACN certification exam for this role.
The eight-course (21 credit hour - five semesters) program includes two semesters of didactic coursework and three semesters (540 hours) clinical experiences. Clinical opportunities may be available in your region. The program is financial aid (student loan) eligible, with competitive scholarships available for post-graduate certificate students, the application is available after the first semester.
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Wanted: Nursing Graduates
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Viterbo University’s graduate nursing program is specifically designed to be relevant and responsive to the needs of practicing professional nurses who wish to formally advance their knowledge and skills and seek an advanced nursing role.
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