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NCLEX practice questions for Montana nurses & students
Nursing in Montana is regulated by the Montana Board of Nursing, which operates under the Department of Labor and Industry's Business Standards Division and licenses RNs and LPNs statewide. Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a resident's multistate license carries practice privileges across other compact states. Montana State University's College of Nursing in Bozeman runs campuses across the state and is the largest producer of nurses in Montana.
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- Board of Nursing
- Montana Board of Nursing
- Compact status
- Nurse Licensure Compact member
- License verification
- Look up a license — Montana eBiz portal
Nurse Licensure Compact
Nurse Licensure Compact member
Montana is a fully implemented Nurse Licensure Compact member, so an eligible Montana-resident nurse can practice in other compact states on one multistate license.
Who regulates nursing
Montana Board of Nursing
Nursing licensure in Montana is set by the Montana Board of Nursing, under the Department of Labor and Industry's Business Standards Division. For official, current requirements, use the board directly.
How to register for the NCLEX in Montana
- 1. Apply for licensure by examination with the Montana Board of Nursing and meet its eligibility requirements.
- 2. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the exam fee.
- 3. Once the board finds you eligible, you receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) and schedule at a Pearson VUE test center.
- 4.Use NursingCEA’s topic quizzes and study guides to prepare in the meantime.
Nursing schools in Montana
A few of the nursing programs based in Montana:
- Montana State University College of Nursing (Bozeman)
- Carroll College Department of Nursing (Helena)
- Montana Technological University Nursing (Butte)
- Salish Kootenai College Nursing (Pablo)
License renewal & continuing education in Montana
- License renewal
- every two years
- RN continuing education
- Montana no longer requires continuing education for license renewal. The Board of Nursing repealed its continuing-education renewal requirement (previously 24 contact hours per two-year cycle) effective November 18, 2023.
Nurses remain responsible for maintaining competency even though contact hours are no longer mandated; confirm current rules with the board before renewing.
NursingCEA does not provide continuing-education credit, contact hours, or certificates — we offer free practice questions and study material only. Requirements are set by the Montana Board of Nursing and change over time; always confirm the current rules with the board.
Montana nursing & NCLEX — frequently asked
Yes. Montana is a fully implemented member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse whose primary residence is Montana can obtain a multistate license and practice in other compact states.
The Montana Board of Nursing, under the Department of Labor and Industry's Business Standards Division, licenses registered and practical nurses and approves nursing programs. Use the board directly for current requirements.
Apply for licensure by examination with the Montana Board of Nursing, then register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE and pay the fee. When the board finds you eligible you receive an Authorization to Test and schedule at a Pearson VUE center. NCSBN develops the NCLEX.
Use the Montana eBiz Licensee Lookup, which shows license type, status, issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary history. Montana's multistate licenses can also be verified through Nursys QuickConfirm.
Montana nursing programs include Montana State University's College of Nursing in Bozeman, Carroll College in Helena, Montana Technological University in Butte, and Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. Confirm current board approval with the Montana Board of Nursing.
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All material on this site is original and for practice and study only — it is not official licensure guidance. For current licensure requirements, rely on the Montana Board of Nursing. NursingCEA is not affiliated with the Montana Board of Nursing.
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