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Professional Advancement for Future Nursing Leaders

Reach the next phase of your nursing career with the online Master of Science in Nursing from King University. With the opportunity to customize your program by choosing from three career-driven concentrations, you can expand critical nursing skills and build the experience you need to become a leader in your field. Clinical and non-clinical options are available, allowing you to select the program that aligns with your professional interests.

Taught fully online, our program enables you to continue working while earning a master’s degree. RN to BSN students can seamlessly transition to our MSN program, making it easier than ever to go further, faster.

King University and many of its individual programs maintain academic standards by continually meeting the rigorous requirements necessary for accreditation.

  • King University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
  • King University is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
  • The School of Nursing programs are fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and are members of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. 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.

Choose from 3 Concentrations

We offer three online MSN concentrations to enhance your nursing practice and grow your expertise. Whether you are interested in becoming a nurse practitioner or an administrative leader in the nursing field, King can help you meet your career goals.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 45
  • Duration: 20 months

Gain the expertise you need for advanced practice roles specializing in acute care for adult and geriatric populations. This program delivers the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to excel in increasingly complex acute care settings. You will graduate prepared to sit for the AGACNP national certification examination.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 45
  • Duration: 20 months

Prepare for advanced practice nursing roles specializing in primary care. This program focuses on the evidence-based approaches and clinical decision making you need to provide primary care to patients throughout the lifespan. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exam.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 36
  • Duration: 16 months

Become a leader in the nursing field with this non-clinical program option. Coursework focuses on interdisciplinary topics surrounding leadership, administration, and business specific to the healthcare sector. Individually designed practicum experiences are built into the curriculum to ensure you graduate ready to excel.

A Curriculum Built for Healing

Our accredited online Master of Science in Nursing combines advanced nursing theory, hands-on practicum experience, and the latest field research to prepare you for professional advancement in your chosen specialty.

Career-Focused Nursing Core

Core coursework includes essential topics such as research design, health informatics, global health awareness, and social perspectives on health.

Specialized Concentration Courses

With three online concentrations in both clinical and non-clinical areas available, you can prepare for specialty practice while gaining targeted skills for professional advancement.

Certification Preparation

Our FNP and AGACNP concentrations feature built-in certification preparation throughout your program to prepare you for national certifying exams.

Who We Are

King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated, doctoral-level comprehensive university dedicated to the integration of rigorous academic programming and the exploration of faith. For more than 150 years, we have offered students the opportunity to excel as thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens with a passion for serving the world.

The Benefits of Online Learning

Learning in an online format provides the opportunity to adjust your academic path based on your personal preferences. You’ll have the chance to spend as much time with instructional materials as you need. King University’s online programs offer the same course of study and level of academic rigor as our on-campus counterparts. You’ll have access to the same experienced faculty and faith-based learning environment, and connect with your peers in a caring community atmosphere.

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Open Doors to In-Demand Careers

King University’s online MSN program can increase your earning potential and help you build a successful career in advanced practice nursing and leadership. Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow faster than the national average from 2023 to 2033, with about two million new openings each year.1

Average Annual Salaries in Nursing

  1. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner $107,9902
  2. Family Nurse Practitioner: $105,8873
  3. Nursing Director: $100,8874

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Sources

  1. “Healthcare Occupations,” Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved Jan. 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. “Average Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salary,” Payscale.com. Retrieved Feb. 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  3. “Average Family Nurse Practitioner Salary,” Payscale.com. Retrieved Feb. 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. “Average Director, Nursing Salary,” Payscale.com. Retrieved Jan. 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.