Become a Nurse in Montana – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Montana Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in Montana | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Montana Nursing Salaries
MT Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Billings Annual Mean Wage | Missoula Annual Mean Wage | Great Falls Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $43,770 | $44,050 | $45,550 | $43,570 |
Registered Nurse | $67,450 | $71,270 | $69,320 | $66,230 |
Nurse Practitioner | $103,510 | $112,860 | $97,830 | $87,580 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $246,370 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Montana in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Montana. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Montana, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Montana nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current.If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Montana, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
As of October 1, 205, Montana is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Montana
According to the Montana Board of Nursing – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Prescribing Practices, APRNs may apply for prescriptive authority where Schedule II controlled substances in an emergency situation. A $100 application fee is required. A three semester graduate course each in advanced pharmacology, differential diagnosis and disease management, and supervised clinical practice with pharmacological intervention are required. A $75 renewal fee is due December 31 of every even year.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Montana
APRNs in Montana include certified nurse practitioner (CNP), certified nurse midwife (CNM), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
Education: Accredited graduate-level advanced nursing program
Examination: Varies for Different Certifications
Fees:
- $75 Application Fee
- Certification Examination Fee (Varies for Different Certifications)
Certification Required: National Certification in Advanced Nursing Specialty
Additional Information: An Active Montana Registered Nurse License Is Required for Application.
Renewal: Renewal fee is $50 per APRN specialty endorsement. Advanced practice nurses must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each two-year license renewal period. The majority of contact hours must be in the area of the individual’s specialized certification plus 12 contact hours of continuing education in pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, and/or clinical management of drug therapy if they have prescriptive authority.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Montana
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $200 endorsement fee.
Renewal: Renewal fees are $100. Registered nurses must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years due by the time of license renewal.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Montana
Education: Completion of an Approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $200 endorsement fee.
Renewal: Renewal fees are $100. Registered nurses must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years due by the time of license renewal.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in Montana was retrieved from the Montana Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: January 2020