LPN Programs in MT

Depending on if the practical nursing program is a certificate program or an associate’s degree program you are looking at 12 months to two years respectively to complete an LPN program in Montana. The Montana State Board of Nursing approves both types of LPN programs and completing an approved LPN program is one of the required steps for licensure as an LPN in Montana. You will find a list of the LPN programs in Montana and their contact information listed below.

Curriculum an LPN program in Montana will offer follows the guidelines set by the Montana State board of Nursing and is designed to prepare graduates to pass the NCLEX-PN examination. An example of what students may encounter during their classroom and clinical experiences include anatomy and physiology, patient nutrition and diet, general chemistry, nursing procedures, psychology, pharmacology, maternal and child nursing, mental health nursing, and adult health nursing.

As a new applicant to LPN programs some of the admission requirements you may encounter include up to date immunizations, a background check, minimum G.P.A requirements and CPR training. You will want to contact the schools that interest you to learn about their most current admission requirements. LPN programs in Montana are very competitive and because of this they are extremely selective of who they accept to their programs. Though there is a shortage of LPNs in the state of Montana, there are not the number of laboratories, clinical sites nor instructors needed to prepare the number of nurses needed to meet the demand in the state. Focus on excelling in all your high school courses as well as all pre-requisite courses. Find out what is most important to the programs you want to apply to and excel in those areas as well.

LPN Salary, LPN Job Outlook and Employers in Montana

Montana is such a large state with many rural areas, so being specific about salaries is a challenge. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry released 2009 salary data for the state. That data showed that an LPN made an average annual salary of $34,911 and an average hourly wage of $16.78. These numbers are averages and depending on geographic location, facility type and experience versus entry level, the numbers could skew drastically. Take the numbers as an estimate and based on this estimate.

As the health care industry continues to expand to meet the needs of the growing elderly population, the demand for LPNs should continue to grow as well. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry predicts 18% job growth through 2018 for the LPN profession. Based on the salary data and the job growth projections it would make sense to conclude that the financial investment as well as the time commitment would be worth it to become an LPN in Montana.

Another popular career path that has similar job growth projections and earnings in Montana is medical assisting. Learn more about the Medical Assistant programs in Montana. If you do not feel comfortable with pursuing an LPN program or if you want a career in health care while you get all of your pre-requisites and admissions requirements lined up, medical assisting is a good choice.

Examples of facilities where LPNs work in Montana include Kindred Healthcare, Crossroads Correctional Facility – in Shelby, Army Civilian Medical Corps, Northern Montana Hospital – West Orthopedics Clinic in Harre, Northwest Healthcare and St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. These are just a few of the places you may find yourself working after becoming licensed as a practical nurse in Montana and they are great places to begin a job search.

Approved LPN Programs in Montana

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