Nurse License Requirements in Montana
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Montana State Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Montana State Board of Nursing, under the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.