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King University's Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) prepares professional nurses for a specialty role in advanced nursing practice, leadership in the nursing profession, and future doctoral study. You'll learn the advanced theoretical knowledge, research and practice skills needed to function in increasingly complex care settings.
Within our MSN program, you may choose from the following specialization areas, including:
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at King University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The School of Nursing programs are fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, and are a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
To view or download the MSN student handbook, 2017-2018.
395 minimum clinical practicum hours
Note: These clinical experiences are accomplished under the guidance of a faculty member and a preceptor in field study and internship courses. All preceptors MUST hold a minimum preparation at the master's level.
Nursing Administration Plan of Study
To view all required courses for a MSN with an Administration concentration click here.
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420 minimum clinical practicum hours
39 semester hours
MSN Educator Plan of Study
To view all required courses for a MSN with a Nurse Educator Concentration click here.
The FNP is availabe on ground in Abingdon, Kingsport, and Knoxville.
A minimum of 600 clinical practicum hours are required for the advanced practice role as a family nurse practitioner. Students will gain experience in primary care across the lifespan within settings specializing in Pediatrics, Women's Health, and Care of Geriatric and Adult Populations.
These clinical experiences are accomplished under the guidance of a faculty member and a community-based faculty approved preceptor.
The graduate nursing curriculum consists of courses in three areas of study:
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Plan of Study
October 1 application deadline for spring startsMarch 1 application deadline for fall starts
To view all required courses for a MSN with a FNP Concentration click here.
To view course descriptions click here.
The School of Nursing will serve students seeking post-master's preparation in the FNP role. Applicants must have completed an MSN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.This program will prepare students for the advanced practice role specializing in primary care utilizing advanced theoretical knowledge and practice skills needed in complex care setting.
Applicants to the post-master's certificate program will be accepted on a space-available basis. A gap analysis (National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education, 2016) will be performed to evaluate each prospective student's academic history.
Depending on the applicant's current advanced practice status (if available) and transcript evidence of coursework completed for the MSN, an individualized plan of study will be developed. Applicants who have not completed course equivalents to King University's MSN Core will be required to do so.
Total semester hours will typically range from 18-36 and students will typically be required to attain 600 hours of clinical practice. Students will gain experience in primary care across the lifespan within settings specializing in Pediatrics, Women's Health, and Care of Adult and Geriatric populations. Clinical experiences are accomplished under the guidance of a faculty member and an approved community-based preceptor. Upon successful completion of the program, post-master's certificate students will be eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
This concentration is a five-semester course of study that builds on baccalaureate knowledge with preparation for advanced practice roles specializing in pediatric primary care. The focus is advance theoretical knowledge and practice skills needed to function in increasingly complex care settings. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, outcomes management, clinical research, and advanced clinical decision making.
Graduates are prepared to assume the role of advanced practice nurse in pediatric primary care from birth through adolescence. At completion of the PNP course of study, graduates are eligible to take the Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification exam through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and may apply for an advanced practice nurse license as appropriate in their legal state of practice.
The PNP program is a combination of on ground and online classes. On ground classes are taught at King's Hardin Valley location in Knoxville, TN.
A minimum of 600 clinical practicum hours are required for the advanced practice role as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Students will gain experience in pediatric primary care across the lifespan within settings specializing in Pediatrics and Women's Health.
MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Plan of Study
To view all required courses for a MSN with a PNP Concentration click here.
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To View course descriptions please click here.
To view the MSN fact sheet click here.
The MSN program requires a laptop with Microsoft Office 2010 or later, and wireless and webcam capability.
Online
Evenings and Weekends
Abingdon
Kingsport
Knoxville Area