Program Overview

Practical Nurses care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. Practical Nurses work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical professionals. 

Practical Nurses require licensing in Montana through the state Board of Nursing. This program is a total of 42 credits and can be stacked with a number of other healthcare degree programs.