LPN-to-RN Bridge Program

Program Overview

LPN to RN Bridge Application Requirements

  • Unencumbered Montana LPN license.
  • Must have graduated with a PN degree from a regionally accredited school or university.
  • Preferred: Work in a Critical Access Hospital or small community clinic in MT.
  • Must have worked at least 2,000 hours as an LPN.
  • Prerequisite courses: A&P I and II (or equivalent), Writing 101 (or equivalent), one of the following math courses: College Algebra, Probability and Linear Math, Math for Healthcare, Pre-Calculus, Applied Calculus or Calculus.
  • Co-requisite courses: General Chemistry with lab, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Microbiology with lab.
  • The program director will waive the time limit for all prerequisites and co-requisites if the LPN has worked at least 2,000 hours.
  • A letter of recommendation from the LPN’s immediate supervisor outlining how the facility will support clinical rotations for the student.
  • The first cohort of 12 students will be chosen based on prerequisite GPA, personal interview, work experience, and Kaplan test score.
  • The application will be available February 12th, 2024- March 15th, 2024.

For more information contact: MaryAnn Zeisler, Program Director

Applying to the Program

LPN to RN Bridge Application 

Kaplan Exam

  • Please carefully review the Kaplan Exam Document for instructions and information on signing up for the exam.

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.6 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.