To be eligible for enrollment in the MSN program at King College, you must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program
• Students should have completed the following undergraduate courses with a course grade of "C" or better:
  • Statistics
  • Nursing Research
  • Health Assessment
• Current unrestricted licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee (compact/multi-state accepted)
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Students who do not meet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.
• Completion of application requirements and payment of application fee

Admissions Procedures

To apply for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program, individuals must take the following steps:

• Submit a completed application for Professional Studies.
• Pay the application fee of $25.
• Send a transcript request form (included in the Admission packet) to each college or university previously attended. Applicants should check with the Registrar from each institution for the appropriate transcript fee.
• Obtain two letters of recommendation (preferably one from an employer and one from a previous college professor).
• Write a three- to four-page narrative essay indicating your interest in the program, your professional preparation, your academic experience and job-related experience, and your career goals.
• Submit a copy of a current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the Tennessee Board of Nursing. (When licensure is from another state, clinical placements will be arranged accordingly.)
• Submit a copy of a current CPR certification.
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• Once a decision is made about a preferred starting date, pay the enrollment deposit of $100 to reserve a space in that cohort group, providing that one is available.
• Plan to attend Registration and Orientation.

Upon meeting all of the above criteria and in consultation with the Graduate Admission Committee, the Graduate & Professional Studies Program will accept the admission application.

Academic Policies

All Graduate Students are subject to the Academic Policies of King College's Graduate and Professional Studies programs. In addition, the following policies shall apply:

Transfer Credit

Up to nine graduate credits of "B" work or above from regionally accredited colleges or universities may be accepted in transfer toward meeting the elective requirements of the program.

Registration and Orientation

Registration and Orientation is normally held one week prior to the first class. Curriculum materials for the first semester and assignments for the first week are provided by the College at that time. All tuition and fees for the first semester must be paid at registration unless other arrangements have been made as detailed in the Financial Information section of this Web site.