Montana State University

Montana State University (MSU) is a public university in Bozeman, Montana. It is part of the Montana University System, which includes a total of eight campuses throughout the state. MSU is the largest university in the state and offers close to 100 different degree programs, including both undergraduate and graduate programs. The university was founded in 1893 as the Agricultural College of the State of Montana. Only eight students enrolled during the first year. The university now serves over 16,000 students annually. The university maintains 11 colleges, including the College of Nursing. However, the focus of the university is research, spending over $100 million annually on research programs. 

The MSU College of Nursing offers a two-year associate degree in nursing program, an MSN program, and three BSN programs. The traditional BSN program is for new students, while the accelerated BSN is for those with a bachelor’s degree in a separate field of study. The LPN to BSN program gives Licensed Practical Nurses an opportunity to earn their BSN and further their career. These programs are all accredited by the CCNE. The MSN program is the only graduate-level nursing program in the state. The college partners with local health care facilities, allowing students to complete over 1,000 hours of clinical training at nearby hospitals and clinics. Students also receive training through an advanced simulation lab.