King University Online MSN Programs

• MSN - Leadership and Administration
• MSN - Nurse Educator (Currently Not Accepting Students)
• MSN - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Updated January 9, 2024

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King University offers an online MSN with nursing leadership and administration, nurse educator, and primary care nurse practitioner (PNP) concentrations. Note that King University may not be taking applicants to the nurse educator concentration at this time. The online MSN takes five semesters to complete, taking about 16 to 20 months in total. Students should expect to spend four hours per week for each credit, plus practicum hours.

PNP students take nine credits per semester for five semesters to complete the program in 20 months, and come to campus once per semester for two-day intensives, for a total of five campus visits. Upon graduation, PNPs are eligible to sit for the Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PPCNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Nurse educators work in areas of staff development, nursing student education, health education in schools, government programs, and community health education programs. No campus visits are required, and nurse educator MSN students can complete the program in five semesters by taking six to 10 credits per semester. Clinical and classroom practicums provide students with hands-on experience as nurse educators.

As a Christian institution, King University prepares students to focus on thoughtfulness, responsibility, and resourcefulness in serving God, the church, and their communities. King University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is located in Bristol, Tennessee. The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Those with a lower than 3.0 GPA may be admitted conditionally. Those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for guaranteed admission, provided they had no academic sanctions during their BSN program, and depending on the number of seats available per semester. Up to six graduate credits may be transferred into the program upon approval.

No GRE or work experience is required, although a CV listing volunteer and professional organization memberships is required. To apply, students must submit an application, CV, official transcripts, a personal essay, and three letters of recommendation. As well, verification of current unrestricted RN licensure in Tennessee or compact multi-state licensure with approval to practice in Tennessee is required.
Students outside of Tennessee or Virginia should verify program eligibility in their state.

Study Plan: The King University online MSN tracks begin as cohort-based programs in the fall and spring. The leadership, nurse educator, and PNP MSN concentrations are designed to be completed in five semesters, with six to ten credits per semester, depending on the track. Leadership and nurse educator tracks are part-time, while the PNP track is full-time. Prospective students should check with the King University School of Nursing to verify start dates and completion plans.

Practicum experiences are included in the program, designed to offer hands-on practice in each area. Additionally, all students complete a comprehensive competency assessment proving their ability to meet the outcomes published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. Included in the comprehensive assessment is the completion of a final competency portfolio.

Curriculum: The online MSN in leadership comprises 35 credits plus 395 clinical hours; the MSN – nurse educator concentration comprises 39 credits plus 420 clinical hours; and the MSN – PNP program comprises 45 credits plus 600 clinical hours.

Core courses for all concentrations include theoretical basis of nursing practice; research design in nursing; social, cultural, and political perspectives on healthcare and delivery systems; global health awareness; and healthcare informatics.

Nursing Leadership and Administration Concentration Courses: Visionary leadership in nursing; financial/accounting issues for nurse managers; continuous quality improvement and outcomes management; transformational strategies: practicum I-III.

Nurse Educator Concentration Courses: Advanced pathophysiology; advanced physical assessment and health promotion; advanced pharmacology; principles of teaching and learning; curriculum development and implementation in nursing education; focus clinical seminar and practicum; nursing education practicum

PNP Concentration Courses: Advanced pathophysiology; advanced physical assessment and health promotion; care of women and families; advanced pharmacology; pediatric growth and development/health promotion and illness prevention; care of pediatric populations; seminar and intensive practicum – pediatric acute illness and chronic disease management; practice management and advanced role development; comprehensive assessment

Online Experience: The online MSN program is structured into five 15-week semesters. King University delivers courses through the Canvas online learning management system and may include asynchronous and synchronous components. The MSN programs include various assignments, assessments, discussion boards, and student collaboration and peer support opportunities. Students can access academic advising, Upswing online tutoring, the online writing center, the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), library services, technical support, and career counseling.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the leadership or nurse educator MSN programs. MSN-PNP students come to the Knoxville, Tennessee campus for the first two days of every semester, equaling five total visits. All other coursework is online, with clinical practicums completed locally to the student in approved states of study and supervised by faculty and preceptors.

King University Online MSN tuition numbers are listed in the tables below. Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students, and does not include additional fees. Prospective students are responsible to verify admissions eligibility and tuition charges.

Students interested in financial aid should contact the King University Office of Financial Aid, as the university seeks to allow all students to be able to afford an advanced degree. By applying through the FAFSA, graduate students may be eligible for federal unsubsidized student loans.

Other funding options may include employer tuition reimbursement programs, private loans, and community and organizational grants and scholarships.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about healthcare-related topics, including information on online MHA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.