Sherry Lesar School of Nursing at Montana Tech
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The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing at Montana Tech is the #1 nursing program in Montana, according to the 2024 Top Ranked Nursing Schools listing by RegisteredNursing.org, and the 2024 Best Nursing School in Montana by RNcareers.org.
Undergraduate students may pursue a bachelor's of science degree in nursing and a minor in health care informatics. The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing continues to sustain NCLEX-RN pass rates between 90-100%, well above the State and National averages.
Montana Tech's Sherry Lesar School of Nursing and the Montana Tech Athletic Department are committed to supporting student-athletes. Our partnership allows nursing students to continue their athletic careers even during rigorous upper-division coursework and clinical rotations. A dedicated nursing advisor works closely with student-athletes and coaches to proactively help balance their rigorous academic and athletic commitments.
After successful completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) before entering the workforce as an RN. Montana Tech has determined that the Nursing program meets the educational requirements necessary for the student to seek licensure/certification in the state of Montana. Refer to our licensure page for more information and a determination about requirements for states outside Montana.
Montana Tech is one of only two publicly funded nursing programs in Montana to offer a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
This 18-credit minor focuses on health care ethics, delivery, systems, medical recordkeeping, and data integration and exchange.
Primary applications for Fall 2025 placement will be open from April 1st - April 30th, 2025.
Secondary applications for Fall 2025 placement will be open from May 1st - June 27th, 2025.
Montana Technological University has partnered with Mantra Health, a telemental health provider, to offer virtual mental healthcare options for students during daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
Montana Tech’s reputation as a top choice for nursing students continues to grow, as EDsmart, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and independent rankings, recently ranked the program among the best BSN programs in the nation for 2022.
Montana Technological University announced today the most significant gift in the history of the university. Excitement filled the room of faculty, staff, students, friends, and community members when Chancellor Les Cook announced a $7M gift from Dave and Sherry Lesar.
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Most years we have a 100% outcome rate.
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