
King University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for prelicensure students seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, fostering critical thinking, diversity, and social justice. You will develop essential skills through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences in various healthcare settings. The curriculum focuses on promoting health, spiritual well-being, and professional development, enabling you to build strong relationships with faculty and a diverse cohort of peers. Graduates are prepared for entry-level nursing roles and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, BSN graduates are prepared as generalist registered nurses. The program provides a strong foundation for diverse roles in hospitals, physician's offices, community health centers, and home healthcare services. The field of registered nursing is in high demand, with projected employment growth and competitive median salaries. The BSN degree also serves as an excellent preparation for advanced graduate studies in nursing.
Students who have previously failed two nursing courses are ineligible to apply. Students transferring from other nursing programs require a Letter of Good Standing.
Tuition and living costs are not specified on the program page.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Applicants need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework and must complete nursing prerequisite courses (e.g., Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) with a grade of C or better. Additionally, students must meet required benchmarks on the ATI TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam.
High school students apply directly to King University, initially as Pre-Nursing majors, and later through NursingCAS for the upper-level program. Current and transfer students apply directly through the NursingCAS online application system.
The application deadline for Fall admission is August 1, and the deadline for Spring admission is December 1.
Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam, BSN graduates are prepared as generalist Registered Nurses. They can pursue diverse roles in hospitals, physician's offices, community health centers, and home healthcare services.
Yes, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.