Master in Nursing Education (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the MSN program is $625 per credit hour..

The program is grounded in research and evidence-based practice, preparing nurses to apply theory and clinical knowledge in real-world settings. Students develop advanced skills in diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and patient care across diverse populations. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, policy awareness, and ethical practice within healthcare systems. Courses integrate global health perspectives and informatics to support effective nursing practice.

Focus areas include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Leadership and Administration, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

The program requires 35 to 48 semester hours depending on the concentration, with coursework, clinical practicum hours, and a final competency portfolio. Core courses cover theory, research, informatics, and policy, while concentration-specific courses include advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical practice.

Graduates enter roles as advanced practice nurses, nurse leaders, or healthcare administrators in clinical, policy, or educational settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required prerequisites include undergraduate courses in statistics, nursing research, health assessment, and pathophysiology. A current, unencumbered RN license in Tennessee is required.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. Fully online with a cohort model and team-based learning; one to two day on-campus intensives required for FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP students at the start of each semester. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.

King University traces its history to 1867, when it was established as King College. The Presbyterian-affiliated Christian academic community combines rigorous academic programming with the exploration of faith. Students build a liberal arts foundation before specializing in a contemporary range of degrees. More than 90 areas of study include healthcare administration, RN to BSN, social work, business, biology, digital media, and art and design. Academic programs are intended to help students shape their futures and reach career goals.

The university's main address is 1350 King College Road in Bristol, Tennessee. King presents campus life as a close-knit community with opportunities for volunteering and mission trips. Chapel, Convocation, and Service form important parts of the university experience and support its focus on intellectual discipline, spiritual maturity, vocational adaptability, social confidence, compassion, lifelong learning, and cultural engagement. The Jack E. Snider Honors Program and the Institute for Faith and Culture add further opportunities for academic and personal development.

International students can choose among three degree-completion formats: full-time day classes, classes meeting one evening a week, or fully online study. King also offers a range of campus-based academic opportunities and a Christian setting where faith is part of university life. Financial aid is available to enrolled students, and the student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Bristol is the university's home city, giving students a defined Tennessee setting for study, service, and community life.