Are you interested in pursuing a career in Montana’s nursing industry? You can explore your options below in each of the state’s major nursing pathways.
Certified nursing assistant
Montana
We've organized a comprehensive list of Montana nursing schools. Below you'll find information on specific nursing programs such as LPN certificates and ADN, BSN, and MSN degrees.
The demand for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in Montana is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. In fact, the Montana Department of Labor projects a 22% statewide increase in demand for CNAs, making this career path a very attractive one.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) assumes a range of healthcare responsibilities. Critical daily tasks include collecting samples, cleaning and monitoring medical equipment, measuring and recording vital signs, dressing wounds, and gathering medical information from patients. Aspiring LPNs in Montana must complete a state-approved associate’s degree program, which typically requires two years of fulltime study, and successfully pass a national licensure exam. They are also required to renew their licenses every two years. The median income for Montana’s LPNs is about $37,500.
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
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Montana nursing programs and careers
Public colleges and universities, which are typically subsidized by the state government, are extremely attractive to students because of the lower tuition for state residents. Below we profile several of the best public nursing schools in Montana.
City College, Montana State University - Billings
One of the attractive aspects of a nursing career is the rapid path to employment. Nursing students need only two years to earn an associate’s degree in either registered nursing (RN) or licensed practical nursing (LPN). A certificate program to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is even shorter, just a few months in length. Montana’s vocational, career, and community colleges offer high-quality and affordable nursing programs for all three career paths. Below we profile several options in depth.
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Nursing employers are demonstrating a growing preference for bachelor’s- or even master’s-level education. As a result, an increasing share of students are pursuing their nursing education at four-year colleges and universities. These institutions offer at least a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), and select schools also offer graduate programs. We profile below several of Montana’s top four-year colleges and universities for nursing.
Montana State University – Bozeman
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Montana’s nursing industry? You can explore your options below in each of the state’s major nursing pathways.
Certified nursing assistant