Applying for Admission to the Program
The Nursing Admissions Committee makes all final admission decisions. Students who are initially successful in
gaining admission to the LPN to RN Completion Program must successfully complete the application process prior
to enrollment in the fall Nursing courses.
The requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
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| By June 1st: |
- Enrollment in NRSG 200 LPN to RN Transition course, NRSG 103 Pathophysiology, and any other incomplete freshman-level A.S.N. required course
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| By June 15th: |
- A nonrefundable deposit of $200 to hold their “slot” ( the deposit will then be applied toward fall tuition and fees)
- Evidence of completion of a skills demonstration and a case study care plan with a 75% or higher
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| By August 1st: |
- Documentation of successful (“C” or better) completion of all freshman-level A.S.N. requirements
- Evidence of unencumbered Montana LPN licensure
- Evidence of a completion M 095- Intermediate Algebra or higher
- Completion of NRSG 200 LPN to RN Transition course or Equivalent
- A completed Nursing Program Basic Health Screening Form (includes immunizations; TB screening; vital signs; vision; hearing; allergies, including latex screening if indicated; current medications; health problems; and demographic and insurance information)
- Evidence of current Criminal Background Check
- ubmission of a signed last page of current Nursing
- Student Handbook stating that they understand and agree to abide by the policies and procedures of the College’s Nursing Program
- Evidence of current CPR (Health Care Provider or equivalent)
- Evidence of health insurance or signed waiver
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| By September 10th: |
- Payment of professional liability insurance (Fee is included in fall tuition and fee payment)
- Purchase of the required uniforms, name tags, books, and lab supplies
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| It is highly recommended that students interested in the LPN to RN Completion Program contact the Nursing Program
Director for individual advising by January 1 prior to the desired fall admission date. Students successfully meeting
all of the requirements will be placed in fall semester of the second year nursing courses. Credit for NRSG
101 - Fundamentals of Nursing I and NRSG 102 – Fundamentals of Nursing II will be held “in escrow” until students
successfully complete NRSG 204 - Pharmacology and NRSG 201 - Adult Nursing or NRSG 202 - Maternal Child Nursing. LPN
to RN Completion students are subject to all the general Nursing Program requirements.
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