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 Montana State University Billings asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Kaplan
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 Montana State University Billings. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 College Math for Healthcare (M 140) C or better College Writing (WRIT 101) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOH 201) C or better · within 5 years Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BIOH 202) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Introduction to General Chemistry (CHMY 121) C or better · within 5 years Introduction to General Chemistry Lab (CHMY 122) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOH 211) C or better · within 5 years Recommended Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (BIOH 212) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Recommended Introduction to Psychology (PSYX 100) C or better Recommended Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 101) C or better Recommended Microbiology for Health Sciences (BIOM 250) C or better · within 5 years Recommended Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab (BIOM 251) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Recommended Entrance exams 1 Kaplan Admission Test Score 65 Kaplan admission test score Certifications 1 AHA BLS / Healthcare Provider CPR (adult, infant, child) Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check Immunizations (TB, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR) Urine drug test Application basics 3 Essay Military service (honorable discharge or active duty) Recommended Prior degree points (2 year=1, BA/BS=2, MS=3, PhD=4) Recommended Experience 1 One year of direct patient care healthcare experience (LPN, CNA, military, PCT) within last 5 years Recommended 
