The registered nurse (RN) fills a critical role in Montana’s healthcare system. Not only is an RN responsible for direct patient care, but she also often manages a team of more junior licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Montana offers two types of RN prelicensure programs: a two-year associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) and a four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). We’ve profiled below several of the state’s top RN programs.
Montana State University – Bozeman
Montana State offers a renowned undergraduate baccalaureate program for nursing that has held national accreditation since 1949. Graduates of the BSN program must pass the NCLEX-RN national examination to gain RN licensure. The median income for Montana’s registered nurses is $58,840.
Carroll College offers a prelicensure baccalaureate degree program in nursing. This is the only state-approved BSN program in Montana’s state capital, Helena. Upon successful graduation, students can work for local healthcare employers like St. Peter's Hospital.
Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead’s RN program is a relatively short two-semester, 28-credit program. However, only currently licensed LPNs are permitted to enroll. Students who wish to transfer into Flathead from other institutions may do so under the Registered Nurse Transfer Program.
If you are still undecided on which RN program to attend in Montana, we have compiled below a full list of the state’s prelicensure RN programs.