Students looking to enter the RN to BS program or RN to BS to MS program can complete the Arts and Sciences requirement at the UR School of Nursing. These online courses provide flexibility, and your advisor will work with you to develop a degree plan that meets your degree requirements.
Before registering, if students have questions regarding registration, they should contact their advisor for advisement and degree planning.
Refer to the upcoming course schedule for course availability.
| Content Area | Credits Required | Required Courses | Course Options at the UR School of Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|
Humanities E.g., Fine Arts, Languages, Philosophy, Religion, History |
9-12 (At least three courses) |
English Composition (not available at UR SON) NSG 301 at URSON |
|
Natural Sciences E.g., Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Geology, Environmental Science |
12-16 (At least four courses) |
Genetics Nutrition (needs to be Human, not plant or animal/vet) |
|
Social Sciences E.g., Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Development, Economics |
12-16 (At least four courses) |
Statistics | NSG 311: Statistics for Evidence Based Practice in the Health Sciences |
| Free electives | varies | See table below for options at URSON |
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NSG 317 | Ethics in Health Care (Humanities) |
| NSG 318 | Pathogenesis of Cardiac Dysrhythmias and ECG Interpretation in Adults (Natural Science) |
| NSG 325 | Addressing Childhood Obesity for the Health Care Professional (Social Science) |
| NSG 328 | Understanding Dietary Supplements (Natural Science) |
| NSG 332 | Popular Diets: A Clinical Review (Natural Science) |
| NSG 337 | Sexuality, Culture and Health (Social Science) |
| NSG 338 | Information Technology for Health Care (Social Science) |
| NSG 340 | Impact of Pandemics throughout History (Humanities) |
| NSG 341 | Past, Present, and Future of AIDS/HIV (Humanities) |
| NSG 342 | Music in Health and Healing (Humanities) |
| NSG 344 | History of Cancer (Humanities) |
| NSG 345 | Social Determinants of Health (Social Science) |
| NSG 409 | Clinician’s Guide to Weight Management (Natural Science) |
| NSG 429 | Diversity and Equity in Health Care (Humanities) |
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