A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Helena College University of Montana asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort16
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
Background check
Immunizations
Certificate of Applied Science Practical Nurse, virtual-blended format, admits up to 16 students once a year for a Spring start (two semesters, Spring then Fall). Spring 2027 application due Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5 pm. Per the application packet: 13 credits of prerequisites (BIOH 104, PSYX 100, M120, WRIT 101) with C or better and prerequisite GPA 2.5 or higher, TEAS minimum 65 ($95 per attempt, max 4), physical exam, points rubric (45+ for preference); background check (about $49) and immunizations after acceptance. NCLEX-PN pass rate 100% for the December 2024 graduating cohort.
