Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards an associate degree in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Credit for the LPN/LVN license shortens the program.
Career outlook Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.
Getting in What Helena College University of Montana asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.75
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Helena College University of Montana. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 6 Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (BIOH 201) C or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (M 121) C or better · within 15 years College Writing I (WRIT 101) C or better · within 15 years General Chemistry with lab (CHMY 121) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (BIOH 211) C or better · with lab Recommended Microbiology with lab (BIOM 250) C or better · with lab Recommended Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS Score 70 ATI TEAS % · one of: exam NLN NACE Foundations of Nursing (current LPNs only) Score 65 NLN NACE % · one of: exam Certifications 2 BLS with AED for Healthcare Providers (AHA or American Red Cross, in-person skills) Current LPN license Health and background checks 4 Background check (Verified Credentials) Drug screen (if required by clinical placement) Immunizations (childhood series, Hep A, Hep B, flu, varicella, TB test) Physical exam within past 12 months (forms submitted with application) Application basics 2 Prerequisite GPA rubric points (2.75-2.99 = 30 up to 3.65-4.00 = 50) Prior degree (Associate 1 pt, Bachelor's or higher 2 pts) Recommended Experience 2 12 months of LPN work experience 12 months work as CNA, CMA, Surgical Tech, EMT or Military Medic Recommended 