Kentucky Christian University Online MSN-FNP Program

What to Expect from the Kentucky Christian University Online MSN-FNP Program

Admission Requirements: Admission to Kentucky Christian University’s MSN family nurse practitioner program requires applicants to have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A current, unrestricted RN license in a US jurisdiction is mandatory for eligibility. Applicants who do not have RN experience must demonstrate at least 800 hours of RN clinical practice before advancing to the clinical internship course. An undergraduate statistics course is required before beginning the program.

In addition, prospective students must submit a curriculum vitae or resume, official high school and college transcripts, and two satisfactory letters of reference. Applicants are also required to provide a writing sample outlining their educational and professional goals and explaining their interest in the Yancey School of Nursing program.

While completing the GRE is optional, submitting GRE scores may strengthen an application. Some applicants may be asked to participate in a personal interview as part of the admissions process. TOEFL scores are required of applicants who are non-native speakers of English.

State Restrictions: Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is committed to complying with state licensure requirements, but cannot guarantee that its MSN-FNP program meets professional licensure board criteria in every state. Licensure is regulated by each state’s board, and students must verify with the appropriate licensing board in their state of residence whether KCU’s program satisfies licensure requirements there. KCU is authorized by SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) to offer its programs in member states. However, some state-specific requirements, such as those imposed by state licensing boards, may restrict program availability in certain states.

For questions about RN or APRN licensure in Kentucky, students can contact the Kentucky Board of Nursing. For licensure questions in other states, the respective state nursing board or the National Council of State Boards of Nursing should be contacted.

Kentucky Christian University’s online MSN FNP program holds state approval status that varies across the United States. The program is approved in states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. However, the program does not meet approval requirements in states including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, and Utah. For several states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, the approval status is still undetermined.

Study Plan: Kentucky Christian University’s MSN FNP program allows students to complete coursework fully online at their own pace, designed specifically for working registered nurses who want to advance their careers. The study plan supports a seamless transition from foundational nursing knowledge into advanced practice skills. 

This 47-credit program includes small cohorts to foster individualized learning, while clinical components totaling 528 hours are completed in the student’s home community under approved supervision. Students complete 240 clinical hours during the summer semester and 288 hours during the fall semester.

Curriculum: Kentucky Christian University’s MSN FNP curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced practice nursing roles through a blend of coursework and clinical experiences. The program requires a total of 47 credits. Clinical hours totaling 528 are completed in the student’s home community under supervision.

Courses include advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning; advanced nursing care of adults I and II; advanced nursing care of women and children; advanced nursing internship I and II; advanced nursing research; advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; bioethics; health care policy and strategies; improving nursing practice with technology; leading and managing in advanced nursing practice; and professional role development.

Online Experience: Kentucky Christian University’s online FNP program offers a fully online experience, allowing working registered nurses to complete their studies on their own schedules. Emphasizing flexibility, the program delivers classes through the Canvas learning management system, which supports interactive and supportive learning environments.

Students benefit from small cohort sizes that promote individualized attention from experienced faculty. Clinical components, totaling 528 hours, are completed in the student’s home community. There are no required visits to campus as all administrative and academic activities are conducted online. For students unable to attend the optional two-day on-campus event “Knights at the Round Table,” virtual alternatives are available.

On-Site Requirements: Kentucky Christian University’s MSN FNP program requires students to complete two courses with clinical components totaling 528 supervised clinical hours. Students complete 240 clinical hours during the summer semester and 288 hours during the fall semester to fulfill the clinical rotation requirement.

The program is fully online, and there are no mandatory visits to campus. However, a two-day on-campus event named “Knights at the Round Table” offers advanced practice skills instruction prior to clinicals. For students who cannot attend this event in person, virtual access to the instruction is available.