Viterbo University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• Nursing is a challenging and also rewarding career that incorporates scientific knowledge along with the art of caring and compassion. A degree in nursing provides you with the chance to explore various career pathways that promote health and wellness, assist families in crisis, and also advocate for the well-being of humankind. With a nursing degree from Viterbo, graduates will have the skills employers are seeking to provide the best care for patients in a growing complex health care environment.
• With strong origins in the Franciscan tradition of health care service, Viterbo University sets high standards for pupils and also graduate highly skilled Nursing students learn in a state-of-the-art facility with Clinical Simulation Learning labs to improve their critical thinking skills. Viterbo nurses learn to incorporate health promotion, disease prevention, and also safety principles for individuals and also populations.

About the school

• Viterbo University is a non-public co-educational Roman Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America.
• Established in 1890, Viterbo offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs, four master’s degrees, one doctoral degree, two associate degree programs, and also several certification programs.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximately $25,540

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Direct Admission will be granted to freshmen nursing students (directly from high school) who meet the following criteria:

1. Composite ACT score of at least 22

• Math ACT score of at least 20
• Reading ACT score of at least 20
• Science ACT score of at least 20
• Applicants who have English as a Second Language are required to take the TOEFL and achieve a minimum score of 79, unless satisfactory SAT/ACT scores are available

2. High school rank in the 55th percentile or higher

• *Applicants with no high school rank must have a high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Completion of one year of high school chemistry, or equivalency, with grades of C or better
4. Completion of two years of high school algebra, or equivalency, with grades of C or better

Priority deadline:  February 1.  Direct admission may not be guaranteed for qualified applicants after that date.

Note: Freshman admitted as a “traditional admission” student may be considered for direct admission if GPA or test scores change – and are submitted prior to February 1.

Traditional Admission Freshmen/Transfers

Traditional admission for freshmen and transfers requires admission to Viterbo University nursing major – having met HS or transfer minimum pre-requisites.  Traditional Admission will be granted to freshmen nursing students (directly from high school and transfer students) who meet the following criteria:

1. Composite ACT score of at least 20

• Math ACT score of at least 18
• Reading ACT score of at least 18
• Science ACT score of at least 18
• Applicants who have English as a Second Language are required to take the TOEFL and achieve a minimum score of 79, unless satisfactory SAT/ACT scores are available
• If no ACT data is available, transfer students may be invited to interview and take Viterbo placement exams in Math, Reading, and Writing.

2. High school rank in the 55th percentile or higher

• *Applicants with no high school rank must have a high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Completion of one year of high school chemistry, or equivalency, with grades of C or better
4. Completion of two years of high school algebra, or equivalency, with grades of C or better

Traditional nursing majors will need to apply for admission to the professional sequence of the nursing program once the following requirements have been met or are currently in progress, to be completed by end of semester prior to start of nursing sequence.

Admission Requirements to Professional nursing sequence – Students who enroll at Viterbo, not having been admitted to the program through direct admission, including pre-nursing, change of major and transfer student applicants, may apply to the professional nursing sequence upon satisfaction of the following criteria:

1. Submission of a Nursing Program application, and if a transfer student, submission of a Viterbo University application.
2. To begin nursing designated courses in the sophomore level of the program, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and show successful completion of the following courses or their equivalents:

• ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 or ENGL 195
• PSYC 171
• BIOL 104 and BIOL 114 (with grades of C or better)
• CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 OR CHEM 106 (with grades of C or better)
• SOCL 125

Entry into the professional sequence of the program is competitive.  If spots are limited, priority will be determined by nursing program pre-requisite GPA.

Contact:

Address: 900 Viterbo Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA

Phone: 608-796-3000

Website: http://www.viterbo.edu/