The scope of nursing education is limited and most of the degree programs are offered by Montana State University through campuses located in Havre, Lewistown, Bozeman and Great Falls. A nursing student has the opportunity, starting with Associate Degree, RN Degree to finally Professional Baccalaureate Degree. Various nursing degrees can also be availed through online, which is beneficial to working professionals and rural students due to time problems and non proximity to school or college campus.
All Nursing Degree Programs offered to students should have the accreditation from any one of the major State or National approved National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and Montana State Board of Nursing.
Montana Nursing Degree
- Associate of Applied Science for Practical Nursing Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to ADN
- Associate Degree Nursing, LPN/LVN
- Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to ADN
- RN to BSN
- Associate Degree Nursing, LPN/LVN
- Professional Baccalaureate Degree
- Masters Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner or clinical Specialist
- Professional Baccalaureate Degree
- Public Generic Baccalaureate
- Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN), for LPN which is 4 year program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing for LVN
- · Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing for LPN
- Master of Science in Nursing to RN
- Master of Science in Nursing to BSN
- Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN) for Diploma/Foreign Trained RN
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN); Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Practitioner.
A nursing student should pass NCLEX Licensure exam for PN, LPN or RN certification and legal practice.