Recommended Non-Matriculated Courses

Students are often interested in trying courses to get a feel for UR Nursing's programs or to complete coursework before applying to a degree program. We recommend the following classes for non-matriculated students in any of the specialization areas noted below. You can check whether these courses are available by visiting the upcoming non-matriculated course schedule.

Courses of Interest to RN to BS program

Course Title
NSG 301 Writing with Confidence, Clarity, and Style
NSG 310 Nutrition and Health
NSG 311 Statistics for Evidence Based Practice in the Health Sciences
NSG 378 Genetics
See also: arts and science courses available to meet the requirement

Courses of Interest to Accelerated Bachelor’s Programs

See: online prerequisite courses for the Accelerated Bachelor’s Programs. Register at any time.

Courses of Interest for Leadership in Health Care Systems Program

Course Title
NLX 401 Foundations of Scholarly Writing for Healthcare Professionals
NLX  419 Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Leaders
NLX 464 Informatics, Process Improvement, and Value in Health Care
NLX 471 Trends in Health Economics, Policy and Regulations
NLX 473 Healthcare Financial Management
NLX 474 Human Resource Management

Courses of Interest for CNL Program

Course Title
NLX 401 Foundations of Scholarly Writing for Healthcare Professionals
NLX 421 Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology for Nurse Leaders and Educators
NLX 422 Health Assessment for Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators
NLX 464 Informatics, Process Improvement, and Value in Health Care
NLX 473 Healthcare Financial Management

Courses of Interest for Nursing Education Program

Course Title
NLX 401 Foundations of Scholarly Writing for Healthcare Professionals
NLX 421 Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology for Nurse Leaders and Educators
NLX 422 Health Assessment for Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators
NLX 423 Innovations in Clinical Teaching for Nurse Educators
NLX 430 Integrating Technology in Nursing Education
NLX 431 Foundations of Simulation-Based Education
NLX 417 Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Courses of Interest for Nurse Practitioner Programs

Course Title
NPG 400 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Practitioners
NPG 402 Foundations and Professional Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing
NPG 404 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Course of Interest to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

Course Title
NUR 436* Nursing Care of the High-Risk Neonate

Courses of Interest to All

Course Title
NSG 435 Legal Nurse Consultant
NSG 488 RN First Assistant

*We suggest and prefer NUR 436 students are baccalaureate-prepared and have NICU experience before starting the course.

Questions about Courses?

Contact the Registrar's Office with questions about registering for courses at (585) 273-1402 or SONRegistrar@urmc.rochester.edu. For specific questions about your degree plan or course details, please contact your program advisor or director. 

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