Associate Degree

Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Montana Residents

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Jan 6th

24 Mo.

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Hands-on

Clinicals & Intensives

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Associate Degree

Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Montana Residents

You can earn a nursing degree online in Montana with Herzing University

Accreditation	Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Pre-licensure	No experience required for the pre-licensure ASN program—curriculum designed for non-nurses
Bridge options	Online ASN bridge option available for licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular techs, and respiratory techs; RN to BSN option available for current RNs seeking to bridge to a bachelor’s degree
Clinicals	Herzing has partnerships with select clinical sites in the state of Montana
QuickPaths	Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing; future possibilities include RN to BSN or RN to MSN

Montana students: Earn a nursing degree online

The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is a 72-credit undergraduate online pre-licensure program which prepares Montana residents for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in family nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and much more.

Our roots in online learning

Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.

Every year we work to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.

You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online ASN program to Montana residents.

Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

Flexible schedule

We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.

Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

Classes Start January 6th

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Curriculum

Courses & curriculum details

Program	Months	Credits
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)	24	72

Required Courses in Nursing

All courses, 42.00 semester credit hours, are required.

NSG 121 - Health Assessment 3.00

This course focuses on the concept of health assessment as the foundational step of the nursing process. Knowledge and skills necessary for the performance of comprehensive and focused health assessments will be presented. Interviewing, observation, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation skills will be examined. Normal findings, variations from normal, cultural differences and appropriate equipment use will be considered.

NSG 122 - Nursing Fundamental Concepts 5.00

This course provides students with opportunities to learn and develop basic competencies necessary to facilitate the optimal well-being of the patient within the healthcare setting in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. Focus is placed on the nursing process, health promotion, disease prevention, professional communication and interdisciplinary collaboration within the context of meeting basic patient needs in a healthcare environment. Throughout the course, students demonstrate competence of fundamental principles of nursing practice which are validated through clinical skill performance assessments.

NSG 123 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I 6.00

This course is designed to further develop and apply concepts related to the nursing process of acute and chronically ill patients. Teamwork and collaboration are introduced to enhance safe and quality nursing care in a variety of clinical settings. Classroom and clinical experiences integrate the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, cultural sensitivity, community and clinical judgment to facilitate the wellbeing of individuals and prepare the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for patients with select medical and/or surgical problems in various settings, state knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics, apply the nursing process, utilize information technology, interact with other health care professionals, and practice clinical decision making and critical inquiry while caring for culturally diverse, ill adults.

NSG 124 - Pharmacology 3.00

This course introduces the student to the role of pharmacotherapeutic agents in the treatment of illness and in the promotion of wellness in patients throughout the lifespan. These concepts provide the basis for the study of drug actions, indications, side effects, nursing implications, and patient education.

NSG 221 - Mental Health Nursing 4.00

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in caring for patients with alterations in mental health. Focus is placed on the nursing process framework with emphasis on assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiological and psychosocial theories, pharmacology, and current practices related to the care of the mentally ill. Interventions focus on aspects of care to include professional communication, patient and family teaching, review of community resources, and practical application in various clinical settings.

NSG 222 - Family Nursing 6.00

This course introduces the student to family-centered care and the health needs of the childbearing family. Students review concepts, skills, and techniques needed to care for culturally diverse maternal, infant, and pediatric patients and their families. The nursing process is utilized to emphasize the concepts of family-centered care, collaboration, communication, cultural competence, and community. The clinical experiences focus on concepts and skills required to provide safe and evidence-based care in a variety of clinical settings.

NSG 223 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II 6.00

This course expands on previous nursing knowledge and skills to provide care to patients that have complex health alterations in a variety of clinical settings. Students will explore the concepts of professionalism, collaboration, communication, and cultural competency within the context of illness and their role as provider of care, educator, and patient advocate. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with medical and/or surgical problems.

NSG 233 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III 5.00

This comprehensive course expands on previously acquired knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan care for complex patients. Focused on nursing care of complex patients, families, and groups in unstable situations with unpredictable outcomes. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of critical or complex illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students care for selected patients in various settings, integrating knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with acute or complex medical and/or surgical problems.

NSG 290 - ASN Practicum 2.00

This course expands on previous nursing knowledge and skills to provide care to diverse patients/clients in various clinical settings. The student will demonstrate synthesis of the program objectives in the clinical setting as well as readiness for beginning work as a nurse generalist. The clinical component is situated in either a precepted or advanced practicum setting.

NSG 299 - Review of Nursing Concepts 2.00

This course expands on previous nursing knowledge providing an opportunity for synthesis of essential nursing concepts as well as preparation for NCLEX-RN success. The student will demonstrate a synthesis of the program objectives and prior learning with faculty-assisted guided review, practice, and remediation.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in the ASN/AASN program must complete a minimum of 26.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirement. 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111 Information Literacy 11.00 Semester Credit Hours in in Science SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 166 Microbiology 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 Cultural Diversity 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 College Algebra 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 105 Developmental Psychology * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 26.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.

Special General Education Grading Requirements

The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 PS 105 Developmental Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the ASN/AASN nursing program in a future semester

Personal and Professional Development Courses

All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I 1.00

This course is designed to introduce students to methodologies that will prepare them for academic and professional success. Topics include but are not limited to Canvas support, student support services, e-books, university policies, resumes, self-reflection, time management, goal setting, and strategies for anxiety reduction.

PD 202 - Professional Development II 1.00

This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career and own financial literacy. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, refining interview and communication skills, and creating a personal budget.

Requirements

Admissions requirements

Requirements for enrollment in the Herzing University online Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program include:

A high school or previous college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
Achieve at least a composite score of 66 on the most current version of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS); TEAS score must be from within three years of anticipated date of matriculation.
Students who have failed one or more nursing courses in another nursing program are not eligible to enroll in the online ASN.

Clinicals

Hands-on clinicals and intensives

Didactic, lecture-style coursework is completed 100% online in our online ASN program— though the hands-on component via clinicals and intensives remain a crucial part of your nursing education.

We use a precepted model for clinical experience, and we have a dedicated team to help you find clinical placement as near to you as possible.

Clinicals. Herzing University partners with several institutions in Montana as available sites for clinicals. Clinical site availability is subject to change, and we cannot guarantee your placement at any given institution prior to enrollment.
Intensives. You will attend three 2-4 day intensives at our Nashville campus. In-person skills introduction, skills checks, testing, and faculty advisement ensure you’re on track to succeed right from the start as an RN.

RN career info in Montana

Average salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in the state of Montana earn an average annual salary of $82,950 per year ($39.88 per hour).*

Employment outlook

Projections Central projects employment of RNs in the state of Montana to increase 14.8% from 2022-2032, translating to an additional 1,530 jobs.**

Careers

Job outlook for RNs in Montana

The American Associate of Colleges of Nursing details the primary factors behind the nursing shortage straining healthcare institutions across the United States.

Employers in Montana and throughout the country will continue to place a high value on competent, dedicated, and well-educated nursing professionals capable of delivering the best possible care to a growing patient population.

You can become the difference-maker both employers and patients are looking for. You can begin to build this foundation by earning a great nursing education.

Complete an associate degree education in nursing and you’ll be well-equipped to succeed as an RN and potentially climb the ladder to higher degree levels in the future.

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Disclosures

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

View all Herzing University Accreditation and Approvals

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000; View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs. Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissions granting initial accreditation.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.

** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2022-2032). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.

Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Montana Residents

Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Montana Residents

You can earn a nursing degree online in Montana with Herzing University

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