Master in Pediatric Nurse/Nursing (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually. Students are responsible for all costs associated with the programme, including travel for on-campus intensives..

This programme prepares nurses for advanced practice as family nurse practitioners in primary care settings. It focuses on evidence-based clinical decision making, outcomes management, and advanced pharmacology across the lifespan. Students complete 600 practicum hours in diverse clinical environments including pediatrics, women’s health, and geriatrics. The curriculum integrates online coursework with on-campus intensive sessions for hands-on skill development.

Focus areas include Pediatric Care, Women's Health, Geriatric Care, Adult Care, Family Health, Primary Care.

The programme requires 600 practicum hours and includes 36 credits of required concentration courses. Students complete a cohort-based curriculum with on-campus intensives each semester and a capstone practicum course.

Graduates qualify to sit for the national FNP certification exam and pursue advanced practice nurse licensure in their state of practice.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A current unrestricted RN license in Tennessee is required, along with undergraduate coursework in statistics, nursing research, health assessment, and pathophysiology. Official transcripts, a current RN license verification, a CV, and a writing sample are required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online with on-campus intensive sessions; part-time and full-time options available; typical duration is 24 months. 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.