Expand your knowledge and career opportunities with your doctorate in nursing or post-graduate certificate.
Program Information
Viterbo University’s doctor of nursing practice programs and post-graduate certificate program prepare nursing leaders who are dedicated to improving the health outcomes of diverse populations through advanced knowledge and skills.
Our post-BSN/post-master’s/post-DNP certificate and DNP program serves Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, Northeastern Iowa, and beyond.
The curriculum of our post-BSN/post-master’s/post-DNP certificate and DNP programs was developed to meet the needs of advanced nursing professionals. Core competencies include: informatics and health care technologies, quality improvement and safety, organizational and systems leadership, interprofessional collaboration for improving patient/population outcomes, advocacy, and advanced scientific and humanities-based background for practice.
Our graduate nursing program is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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
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. The curriculum is based upon AACN recommendations and includes increased knowledge in informatics and health care technologies, quality improvement and safety, organizational and systems leadership, interprofessional collaboration for improving patient/population outcomes, advocacy, and advanced scientific and humanities-based background for practice.
MBA/DNP Dual Degree
If you already hold a BSN or MSN degree, our MBA/DNP dual degree prepares you for leadership roles, to educate future nurses, and to influence systems of care. This integrated dual degree program provides registered nurses a direct path to their career goals with critical business and management skills needed for successful health care leaders. Save time and money with this integrated program.
Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate
If you are a post-master’s or DNP accredited primary care nurse practitioner with a family or adult-gerontology population focus, this program is built for you.
The eight-course (21 credit hours) program is spread across five semesters and includes two semesters of didactic coursework and three semesters (540 hours) of 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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Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects Have Real-Life Impacts
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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