Nursing, B.S.
Why Study Nursing at Montana Tech?
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana Tech’s Sherry Lesar School of Nursing.
Montana Tech is the top-ranked nursing school in Montana (Niche.com, 2027). The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing is CCNE accredited and prepares students for the NCLEX-RN and professional nursing practice. The program meets educational requirements for licensure in Montana. Visit our licensure page for information about other states.
Our graduates work in hospitals, physician offices, emergency rooms, palliative care, long-term care and other health care settings. A BSN can also lead to careers such as school nurse or case manager and provides a foundation for advanced nursing careers, including nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist and nursing educator.
Applications are available in November and April. Questions? Contact nursing@mtech.edu.
High-achieving Montana high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher can apply for direct admission to the clinical portion of the nursing program. Applications to the Nursing Scholars Edge Direct Entry Program are available Sept. 1 through Jan. 15 through eligible students’ Montana Tech PURLs.
The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing is committed to supporting student-athletes. Our partnership ensures you never have to choose between your sport and your dream career. Even through rigorous clinicals, a nursing advisor works closely with you and your coaches to balance schedules.
Learn in realistic nursing labs and the Lesar Family Nursing Simulation Center to build skills and confidence. In 2025, the center became the first and only simulation center in Montana endorsed for the Core Four Standards by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning.
Nursing students complete nearly 1,000 clinical hours through skills labs, high-fidelity simulations, community experiences and clinical placements. Montana Tech partners with more than 35 clinical affiliates across southwest Montana, giving students experience in a variety of health care settings.
Experienced faculty, Career Services and strong industry connections help prepare students for successful nursing careers. Montana Tech nursing graduates have found employment across Montana and throughout the country. In FY 25/26 Montana Tech students also had a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam.
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