Fueling Both Passions: Nursing and Athletics

The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing and the Montana Tech Athletic Department are deeply committed to supporting student-athletes. Our unique partnership ensures you don't have to choose between the sport you love and your dream career. Even during rigorous upper-division coursework and clinical rotations, a dedicated nursing advisor works closely with student-athletes and coaches to proactively balance demanding academic and athletic schedules.

Strong Career Outcomes in Nursing

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#1 Nursing Program in Montana

Niche, 2026

100% NCLEX-RN Exam Pass Rate

AY 24/25

Nursing, B.S.

Montana Tech is one of only two publicly funded nursing programs in Montana to offer a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Health Care Informatics Minor

This 18-credit minor focuses on health care ethics, delivery, systems, medical recordkeeping, and data integration and exchange.

Spring 2027 Placement Applications
Primary Application

Applications for Spring 2027 placement will be available November 1-December 1, 2026.   

Application will be available on November 1, 2026.

Secondary Application

The secondary application process for Spring 2027 may be enacted at the discretion of the Director of Nursing no later than November 1, 2026. If enacted, applications will be available at that time. 

Nursing Scholar's Edge Direct Entry Program

Applications for the Nursing Scholar's Edge Direct Entry Program are open from September 1st to January 15th. To be eligible, you must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. The program selects 25 students for direct admission to the clinical portion of the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing. All applicants will also be considered for a $500 scholarship.

The Scholar's Edge Direct Entry Application will be available on September 1, 2026.

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Mission Statement

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Accreditation

We are proudly CCNE accredited.

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