Kalispell Campus Profile
As the gateway to the spectacular Glacier National Park, Kalispell offers a great mix of city living and natural escapes. With alpine trials to explore, as well as grizzly bears to encounter, this is one of the most varied places to live in Montana.
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Leadership
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Campus Director
Kaki Mendius
Clinical Instructor
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Assistant Campus Director
Sarah Wangerin
Clinical Instructor
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Bobcat Nurse Profile
"I am a non-traditional student who found my passion for nursing after being a stay-at-home mom for several years. I chose MSU’s BSN program because of the stellar reputation Bobcat nurses have here in the Flathead Valley. Being a member of the small cohort in Kalispell has many advantages! To start, clinical learning opportunities in the area consist of three hospitals, many clinics, and other agencies throughout the community that allow students to encounter a diversity of experiences and populations. Also, the summer internship offered there is a great way to get more experience providing care for patients between semesters. The faculty in Kalispell is full of great nurse mentors! I genuinely felt that each of them was truly invested in my success: not only in the program, but also as a future nurse. Another great characteristic of the Kalispell campus and the area in general is their commitment to community. There are so many ways that students can get involved and help out in various capacities. Because of these attributes, I feel the Kalispell campus has provided me with a well-rounded nursing education that will allow me to deliver excellent holistic care to the patients I care for in the future." - Angi Veach, 2020 Bobcat Nurse Graduate
Quick Facts
Location:The Kalispell Campus is located in the Medical Arts Building on the Kalispell Regional Medical Center campus, with classrooms and labs located in the basement of the Medical Arts Building. View Campus Map.
Kalispell is nestled in between the Rocky Mountains and Flathead Lake, North America’s largest fresh water lake west of the Mississippi. The campus is located just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and two of Montana’s finest ski resorts.
The Kalispell campus has a thriving MSNA Chapter for students to participate in.
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Resources
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It is very difficult to survive without an automobile, especially during clinical rotations. The public bus system (Eagle Transit) operates from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., which does not accommodate shift work. Bicycles are not a good option, due to cold weather. Automobiles are required for Community Health Nursing and community-based experiences in other courses, including home visits, cannot be made using a bike or bus.
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There are private child care facilities in the Flathead Valley. Nurturing Center has lots of resources 406-756-1414. Flathead Valley Community College has a child center (406-756-3822). Kalispell kids offers an after school program. |
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| Housing is not as plentiful in Kalispell as in years past. It is recommended that you arrive early, and be prepared to pay first and last month's rent, plus damage deposit. Average rates run from $700 and up per month. Bulletin boards at the Flathead Valley Community College have ads listed for roommates, and so do the local newspapers (Mountain Trader, Craigslist, The DailyInterlake, and the Flathead Beacon). |
There is a computer lab in room Kal 4 that has 8 computers for students and 1 for faculty with no printer. There are 2 student computers in Suite 05 in the main area that have a printer. Also, there are two wireless printers in both of the student areas to use with a laptop. |
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Option 1) MSU Bozeman Services: Students in Kalispell interested in telehealthservices through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services may contact CPS for an intake appointment. CPS: http://www.montana.edu/counseling 406-994-4531 Option 2) Students can also access the Thriving Campus platform to search other Kalispell area providers. |
Option 1) MSU-CON students on the Kalispell campus can access ongoing telehealthcounseling services through MSU Bozeman Counseling and Psychological Services.Students wishing to access ongoing TMH services through CPS will pay the MSU student health fee by calling 406-994-2311. Thriving Campus: https://montana.thrivingcampus.com/ Additional support for community referrals can also be obtained at MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services: 406-994-4531. |
Additional Kalispell Campus Mental Health Resources