MSN Admissions Requirements

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 (not required for Nursing Administration)
    • Pathophysiology (highly recommended but not required)
  • 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.

All potential students meeting the admission criteria will be reviewed.  Admission will be granted on a competitive basis by the School of Nursing Admission Committee.

Admissions Procedures

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

  • Submit a completed application.
  • Pay the application fee of $25.
  • Send a transcript request form to each college or university previously attended. Applicants should check with the Registrar from each institution for the appropriate transcript fee.
  • When you apply online, please submit the names and preferred email addresses of two individuals who will provide a recommendation for you.  One should be from a person who is familiar with your professional career and able to speak to your potential professional competency in advanced practice/graduate education. A second should be from a previous nursing faculty member who addresses your academic preparation and potential for success at the graduate level.  If we are unable to obtain the recommendation by email, you may supply your recommender with a paper recommendation form, which should arrive in a sealed envelope.
    • Our application system requires recommendations be completed online by your recommenders.
    • When completing your application you will be asked to identify two recommenders and enter their e-mail addresses.
    • Not until after you click the final submit button for your application will your recommenders receive an email containing a link to a customized online recommendation form. After the initial request, the link is automatically sent once more one week later if the recommendation has still not been submitted.
    • Once entered, any substitution to those two names must be handled by paper submission.
  • Submit a Writing Sample addressing the following question within a 2-3 page limit: What is the role of graduate education in preparing nurses to meet the health needs of our society? Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed journals. The paper should be typed using APA style.
  • Submit verification of current unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing. (When licensure is from another state, clinical placements will be arranged accordingly.)
  • Submit a copy of current CPR certification.
  • Copy of all certificates in an area of clinical specialization.
  • Resume.

Application packet must be complete in its entirety by the following:

February 1 - Early Decision

May 1 - Regular Decision

The MSN Admissions Committee will review all applications meeting the admissions criteria the week of March 1 for early action and the week of May 15 for regular action.  Applications to the MSN program received after May 1 will be reviewed on a competitive, space available basis.

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 six 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.

 

If you have specific questions about admissions requirements please feel free to email us at admissions@king.edu or call toll free at 800.362.0014.