Become a highly sought-after RN by earning your BSN degree from Viterbo.
Clinicals starting in sophomore year
High state board (NCLEX-RN®) pass rates
$81,000
annual median salary for RNs
100%
of our BSN program grads are employed in their field
Program Information
Become a highly sought-after nurse with your BSN
Becoming a registered nurse is a well-paid and fast-growing career path. Viterbo University’s BSN program is known for educating reputable, highly qualified nurses who are sought after by employers.
Prepare to provide holistic care that combines scientific knowledge and the art of caring and compassion. Learn nursing practice in a variety of health care settings and in a state-of-the-art clinical simulation learning lab. Culminate your BSN program with an immersive experience based on your preferences and interests.
We offer several admission pathways, including direct admission, and you can graduate in four years with our four-year graduation guarantee.
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.
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Making connections, friendships, memories, and following her dreams of becoming a nurse.
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One of the highlights of Katy Steffes’ time at Viterbo came this past April, just before she graduated, as she joined 10 other nursing students and two faculty members on a two-and-a-half-week study abroad trip to Belize.
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Faculty
Jenny
Hedrick-Erickson
Assistant Dean
Director, Assessment and Program Evaluation
Associate Professor, Nursing
College of Nursing and Health
