Overview
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 Montana State University Billings asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Essay
- Transcripts
City College at MSU Billings Practical Nurse CAS, online distance format for Montana residents with required lab days on campus. Competitive points-based entry after admission to City College; Spring 2027 application due Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm with all prerequisites (BIOH 101/104 and 105, PSYX 100, WRIT 101, M120) complete with C or better and a 2.5 selective GPA. Application includes the PN application, points criteria form, one supervisor reference letter mailed to the Nursing Director, and an essay (1 point); top 15 applicants accepted, notified by Nov 6. No entrance exam is listed.
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 Montana State University Billings. Open a category to see each one.