Master of Science in Nursing
King University
Program Details
The online MSN degree program from King University offers nurses a direct track towards career advancement through continued education. Students are offered two concentrations, Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator, and graduates of either track are able to:
- Synthesize theory, research, and values within a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice in a specialized area
- Expand critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to determine clinical decisions as a nursing professional
- Practice advanced nursing reflectively, guided by theory and expanded knowledge
- Demonstrate professional accountability in decisions based on ethical, professional, and Christian standards
- Interpret nursing's role affecting healthcare and health policy on local, state, national, and global levels
- Use outcome criteria to improve the quality of specialty practice
- Participate in professional and personal growth-promoting activities
- Achieve requisite knowledge and skills to pursue doctoral education
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited nursing program
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale on all prior academic work
- Students with less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered and accepted on a conditional basis
- Undergraduate course work completed with a “C” grade or better in the following disciplines: Statistics, Nursing research, Health assessment (not required for nursing administration), Pathophysiology (highly recommended but not required)
- Current unrestricted licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee (compact/multi-state accepted)
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Completed application, transcript form, and all previous transcripts
- A current CV
- CPR certification
- A writing sample
- Two letters of recommendation
Special Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges