As members of the larger university community, nursing students have the opportunity to study philosophy and religious studies as well as the sciences and nursing. This ability to gain a broad liberal arts perspective throughout the nursing curriculum sets Viterbo graduates apart. With our roots deep in the Franciscan tradition of health care service, we set high standards for our students and in turn graduate highly competent, liberally educated professional nurses. Nursing is an interesting career and a valued health profession. A wide variety of opportunities await nursing graduates.
Nurses are health educators, clinical specialists, family advocates and health policy makers.
According to projections, the demand for nurses will outstrip the supply by the year 2010 resulting in a critical shortage of RNs.