LPNs may enroll in lower division (freshman and sophomore) course work on a part-time or full-time basis. Many students attend part-time to allow for personal demands such as employment and family responsibilities. Junior and senior course work (upper division) requires full-time attendance for two years. Course work may begin during any semester: fall, spring or summer.

Student advisement is individualized to allow for careful course selection to meet University and College curriculum requirements. Many nursing students are non-traditional-age students (25 years and older). These students benefit from individualized course planning and scheduling. The College of Nursing takes great pride in providing individualized advisement as a beginning step to facilitate academic success. The University Resource Center (Disability, Re-Entry and Veterans Services) offers may services as well. They are located in the Strand Union Building (SUB) Rm 155 and can be contacted at (406) 994-2824.

A specific option available to LPNs is the opportunity to challenge the sophomore-level nursing courses:

• N220: Foundations of Ethical Nursing Practice – 2 crs (written examination);
• N223: Foundations for Planning & Providing Clinical Nursing care – 4 crs (both written and clinical examinations);
• N224: Pathophysiology – 3 crs (written examination); and
• N239: Health Assessment across the Lifespan – 4 crs (both written and clinical examinations).

A College of Nursing advisor is available to discuss the challenge examination process and associated costs with interested LPNs. Please contact Debbie McCray at (406) 994-3785 or dmccray@montana.edu for more information.

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