About Nursing
Learn how to provide holistic care that combines scientific knowledge with empathy and compassion.
Viterbo’s nursing program prepares you to become confident, highly skilled nurses who deliver exceptional, compassionate care. Through hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art clinical simulation lab, you will build critical thinking, clinical judgment, and real-world experience before entering clinical settings.
Program Highlights:
- Direct admission
- Early clinical placements with regional healthcare leaders
- State-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Learning Lab
- High state board (NCLEX-RN) pass rates
- 100% BSN program grads are employed in their field
Available Degrees
Nursing (BSN)
Viterbo’s nursing program is highly reputable with graduates sought after by employers. The program features a curriculum that prepares students for contemporary nursing practice. There are various pathways for admission, including direct admission.
Nursing (BSN Degree Completion)
Complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree following the completion of an associate or diploma degree in nursing.
- 100% online, full or part time
- Designed for working nurse professionals
- 12–18 months
Careers in Nursing
Common nursing specialties include...
- Emergency room nurse
- Oncology nurse
- Critical care/ICU nurse
- Labor and delivery nurse
- Pediatric nurse
- Geriatric nurse
100% BSN program grads are employed in their field
High state board (NCLEX-RN) pass rates
$81,000 median salary for RNs with a BSN degree
Why study this program at Viterbo?
Direct Admission
Our direct-entry nursing program allows you to begin classes at Viterbo as a nursing student instead of applying to the BSN program later in your college career. Because you begin your pathway towards becoming a nurse immediately after high school, you can save money by taking focused courses.
Early clinical placements with leading regional health systems
Our professional nursing sequence and clinicals begin during your sophomore year—an experience unique to Viterbo. With major health systems just minutes from campus, including Mayo Clinic Health System and Empilfy Health, students gain experience at two of the region’s leading health care providers.
State-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Learning Lab
Students train in a cutting-edge simulation center designed to mirror real clinical settings. Using advanced technology and true-to-life scenarios, students build hands-on skills in critical care, adult health, maternal/newborn, and pediatric nursing while strengthening clinical judgment, teamwork, and confidence before entering real patient environments.
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