About the Program

Adult-Oriented Program

The MSN program at King College is a cohort-based program designed for adults who have finished their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program is designed to assist students in balancing personal and professional goals.

Convenient Schedule

Classes meet one day per week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. By taking classes only one day per week, you can balance the demands of pursuing your degree, working a full-time job, and meeting your family commitments.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many regional health care employers have established tuition reimbursement policies with King College. An admissions representative can work with you to determine if you are eligible to participate in this program.

Academic Load

The MSN Program includes core courses, advanced specialty core courses, and clinical requirements.  Classes meet one day a week for eight hours.  Full-time students can complete the MSN degree as follows:

CNS, Nurse Administrator, or Nurse Educator - four 15-week semesters
FNP - five 15-week semesters
MSN/MBA - six 15-week semesters

You will enroll in approximately 12 semester hours of coursework each semester. This is an intensive program. We recommend you openly discuss this program and its demands with both your family and your employer. Periodic breaks are purposely built in to allow time for reflection and rejuvenation; however, you will need the support and encouragement of family and employers.

Faculty

Supporting King's full-time faculty is a select group of adjunct faculty holding respected advanced degrees in their discipline. You'll learn from faculty who bring expertise and experience in the following areas to the classroom:

  • Adult Health - Generalist CNS Adult Acute Care
  • Business Management
  • Education
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Administration

School of Nursing Faculty List

Expected Student Outcomes - Graduate Study

  • Synthesize theory, research, and values within a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice in a specialized area.
  • Expand critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills determining clinical decisions as a clinical nurse specialist, family nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, or nurse educator.
  • Practice advanced nursing reflectively, guided by theory and expanded knowledge.
  • Demonstrate professional accountability in decisions based on ethical, professional, and Christian standards.
  • Interpret nursing's role affecting health care and health policy, on a local, stat, national, and global level.
  • Use outcome criteria to improve the quality of specialty practice.
  • Participate in professional and personal growth promoting activities.
  • Achieve requisite knowledge to pursue doctoral education.