LPN to RN Bridge Application Requirements
- Unencumbered Montana LPN license.
- Must have graduated with a PN degree from a regionally accredited school or university.
- Preferred: Work in a Critical Access Hospital or small community clinic in MT.
- Must have worked at least 2,000 hours as an LPN.
- Prerequisite courses: A&P I and II (or equivalent), Writing 101 (or equivalent), Introduction to Psychology, and one of the following math courses: College Algebra, Probability and Linear Math, Math for Healthcare, Pre-Calculus, Applied Calculus or Calculus.
- Co-requisite courses: General Chemistry with lab, Introduction to Sociology, and Microbiology with lab.
- Time limits for prerequisites and corequisites will be assessed individually by the program director based on the hours worked as an LPN.
- A letter of recommendation from the LPN's immediate supervisor outlining how the facility will support clinical rotations for the student.
- The next cohort of 15 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ will be chosen based on prerequisite GPA, personal interview, work experience, and Kaplan test scores.
- The application will be available December 1st, 2024 - January 15th, 2025. The application is submitted online. See below for application process information.
For more information contact: Tina Barker, Program Director
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- Apply to . You will need to submit official transcripts from all colleges you have attended. You will need to create an account on the Montana University System (MUS) website and then select Missoula College when completing the application.
- The LPN-to-RN Bridge Program application will be available December 1st, 2024-Janaury 15th, 2025. The application is submitted online.
- Upon completion of the application, you will be provided a link to register on the Kaplan website to take the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam. Additionally, you will receive a link to ProctorU to register and schedule your proctored exam to complete from your home computer prior to the application closing date. Complete the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam, and have results sent to Missoula College LPN-to-RN Bridge Program.
- Description: The Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exam is a proctored, comprehensive, computer-based test required of our RN program applicants. This pre-admission assessment predicts a student’s ability to succeed in nursing school. It is nationally normed and measures performance as well as gaps in physiology, math, and reading. The exam is designed for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with a high school education (or equivalent) and does not require prior nursing education; however, having taken anatomy and physiology courses is beneficial.
- Cost: The test is administered through an external proctoring service for a small fee (approximately $30.00).
- Preparation: Refer to the application for details and search online for information and preparation materials for the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam. Thorough preparation is highly recommended for success.
- Attempts: Only one attempt is allowed per application period. A previous score, no older than 12 months, is acceptable. However, only the most recent score will be considered for the application.
- Test Age: Kaplan exam results must be no older than 12 months.
- As part of this application, you will need to identify clinical training site(s) in your area. Please complete this clinical training sites . You will upload this form to the online application.
- Once, the application period closes, interviews will be set up with applicants that are being considered for acceptance into the program. These interviews will occur remotely.
- Students will be notified after interviews if they have been accepted into the program.
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SEMESTER I (Summer Session)
Semester II courses Semester I courses
NRSG 230: Nursing Pharmacology
3 credits
NRSG 236: Maternal Nursing
2 credits
NRSG 237: Maternal Nursing Clinical
1 credit
NRSG 254: Mental Health Concepts
3 credits
NRSG 255: Mental Health Clinical
1 credit
NRSG 260: Adult Nursing III Lab
1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS = 11
SEMESTER II
Semester II courses Semester II courses
NRSG 244: Adult Nursing II
3 credits
NRSG 245: Adult Nursing II Clinical
2 credits
NRSG 246: Child & Family Nursing
2 credits
NRSG 247: Child & Family Nursing Clinical
1 credit
NRSG 256: Pathophysiology
3 credits
TOTAL CREDITS = 11
SEMESTER III
Semester III courses Semester III courses
NRSG 259: Adult Nursing III
3 credits
NRSG 261: Adult Nursing III Clinical
2 credits
NRSG 266: Managing Client Care
2 credits
NRSG 266: Managing Care Clinical
2 credits
TOTAL CREDITS = 9
COREQUISITE COURSES
Required for graduation, minimum grade of C in each course
Corequisite Course Requirements Corequisite Course Requirements
BIOM 250: Microbiology in Health Sciences
3 credits
BIOM 251: Microbiology in Health Sciences Lab
1 credit
CHMY 121: General Chemistry
4 credits
CHMY 122: General Chemistry Lab
1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS = 9