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Nursing Program Overview

The Nursing program at Montana State University offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, allowing students who have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing to transition into the healthcare profession. The program starts in the Fall semester of each year and concludes the following August, providing students with the knowledge needed to enter the nursing field.

Program Structure

The Accelerated B.S.N. program is a rigorous, hands-on learning experience that takes place in one of five campus sites in Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula. The program has two tracks: the traditional B.S.N. in Nursing and the Accelerated B.S.N. in Nursing.

Key Features

• Serve Across The State: Nursing students benefit from learning on-site in one of five of the state's cities.
• Caring For Our Own: Montana State's Caring for Our Own Program (CO-OP) offers support to Native American nursing students and prepares them for practice, management, and leadership to serve American Indian communities.
• Rural Health Outreach: Montana State's College of Nursing is a national leader in rural nursing research through the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center.

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment. The university's career guidance resources, including the Professional Skills Studio, help students with career exploration, employer networking opportunities, and job or internship searches.

Career Opportunities

Nursing students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

• Registered Nurse
• Travel Nurse
• School Nurse
• ER Nurse
• Labor & Delivery Nurse
• ICU Nurse
• Primary Care Nurse

Sample Course Plan

The sample course plan for the Accelerated B.S.N. program includes courses such as:

• NRSG 318: Accelerated Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses
• NRSG 323: Professional Development I: Professional and Ethical Nursing
• NRSG 327: Foundations of Nursing Care
• NRSG 328: Foundations of Nursing Lab
• NRSG 329: Adult Health Assessment
• NRSG 333: Concepts in Health Promotion and Psychosocial Nursing
• NRSG 334: Nursing Practice for Health Promotion
• NRSG 400: Nursing Simulation
• NRSG 324R: Professional Development II: Evidence-Based Practice
• NRSG 358: Nursing Concepts in Reproductive Health and Pediatric Care
• NRSG 359: Nursing Practice in Reproductive Health and Pediatric Care
• NRSG 452: Health Policy & Economics
• NRSG 460: Nursing Concepts in Acute and Chronic Care
• NRSG 461: Nursing Practice for Acute and Chronic Care
• NRSG 406: Professional Development V: Care Management and Informatics in Healthcare Systems
• NRSG 412: Professional Development IV: Nursing Leadership and Transition to Practice
• NRSG 426: Nursing Concepts in Population Health
• NRSG 427: Nursing Practice in Population Health
• NRSG 431: Nursing Concepts in Psychiatric/Mental Health
• NRSG 432: Nursing Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health
• NRSG 488: NCLEX Preparation
• NRSG 498: Professional Internship

Total Program Credits

The total program credits for the Accelerated B.S.N. program are 56 credits, completed over three semesters.