RFU Non-Degree Application 2024-2025 - Spring Term

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) may admit non-degree seeking students who wish to take coursework for professional development, personal enrichment or as a student-at-large, or who wish to transfer a specific course(s) for credit to an institution at which they are currently enrolled.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

General Non-Degree Seeking Student:

You are a college student or college graduate interested in taking graduate courses for credit that will transfer back to another institution or for personal interest without any intent of completing a degree program.
You are a professional seeking an online course for professional development.

Student-at-Large Non-Degree Seeking Student:

You are a college graduate interested in taking courses for credit (e.g. for graduate school preparation, career development or personal interest) with the intent of completing a degree. This is referred to as a "student-at-large" at some universities.

Indicate the type of non-degree seeking status for which you are applying:

General Non-Degree Seeking Student

Student-at-Large

Indicate the term you plan to enroll:

Spring 2025

What course discipline are you wanting to enroll for?

Nursing

Nutrition

Interprofessional Healthcare Studies

Lifestyle Medicine

Health Administration

Non-Degree Course Selection - Check the box to view the course details

Nursing Courses (choose up to two)

NPMH 777 Psychopharmacology I for the PMHNP (2 credits)

Credits: 2 quarter hours
Cost: $804 per credit
Delivery: Asynchronous Online
Prerequisite: Graduate Level Advanced Pharmacology
Description: This course focuses on categories of medications specific to individuals with psychiatric illness and mental disorders. This didactic course will cover the principles and practice of psychopharmacotherapy of the major psychiatric disorders. Topics covered include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and mechanisms of action of the commonly used drugs in neuropsychiatry. The psychopharmacologic treatments of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and personality disorders will be emphasized. Also covered are drug treatments in the elderly, during pregnancy, and in the medically ill.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

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NPMH 781 Psychotherapy II: Use of Psychotherapies for Treatment of Disorders (2 credits)

Credits: 2 quarter hours
Cost: $804 per credit
Delivery: Hybrid Online
Prerequisite: NPMH 778 Psychotherapy I: A review of psychotherapies
Description: This course will emphasize the use of empirically supported therapeutic methodologies to facilitate behavior change for a variety of clinical problems in children, adolescents, and adults. The application of different learning principles and specific techniques of therapeutic change will be covered including parent-training interventions. The student will learn to solve problems encountered in practical application of cognitive and behavioral techniques. Emphasis will be placed on methods and procedures effective in the elimination of inappropriate behaviors and the acquisition and maintenance of appropriate behaviors.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

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NPMH 914 Ethics/Legal realities of practice (2 credits)

Credits: 2 quarter hours
Cost: $804 per credit
Delivery: Hybrid Online
Prerequisite: Must have BSN or higher nursing degree
Description: This course reviews psychiatric mental health scope of practice standards, local, state, and federal policies and regulations that govern practice, and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Ways to identify and resolve ethical and legal dilemmas encountered by the PMHNP and topics such as consumer autonomy, dignity, and rights, the application of ethical principles in professional practice, and advocacy to improve access and parity of mental health services are discussed.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

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(CRNA) Have you applied to the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia program at RFU?

Yes

(PMH) Have you applied to the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health program at RFU?

Yes

Do you intend to apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health program at RFU?

Yes

Do you intend to apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia program at RFU?

Yes

Nutrition

HNUT510: Modern Nutrition (3 credits)

Credits: 3 quarter hours
Cost: $750 per credit
Delivery: Online
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.0 in the last two years of study.
Description: This course provides an in-depth overview of human nutrition including the processes of digestion, absorption, transportation, and excretion of food and nutrients; the structure, function, metabolism, requirements, deficiencies, and toxicities of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and ultra-trace minerals; and the fundamental principles of energy metabolism and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. This course must be taken first unless the department approves otherwise. Students then complete the following three courses in any order.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

Interprofessional Healthcare Studies

HIPS 561: Statistics for Health Professionals (4 credits)

Credits: 4 quarter hours
Cost: $981 per credit
Delivery: Online
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 in the last two years of study.
Description: This course will provide basic principles of general statistical analysis, presentation, and application of data, as well as health information statistics specific to healthcare and the analysis, presentation, reporting and application of this data. This course is intended to provide the student with a review of basic statistics and an introduction to data which is collected and measured in healthcare facilities.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

Lifestyle Medicine

HLSM 601: Culinary Medicine (3 credits)

Credits: 3 quarter hours
Cost: $750 per credit
Delivery: Online
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.0 in the last two years of study.
Description: This course is designed to expose health care professionals and students to the fundamentals of cooking in order to both improve personal health and more effectively counsel patients on diet and nutrition. The emphasis of this course is on learning fundamental culinary skills for the basic preparation of healthy and delicious whole foods. Through cooking demonstrations and hands-on practice of foundational culinary skills, students will learn the basics of preparing delicious, healthy food that promotes good nutrition and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. This course is led by instructors who have a passion for cooking and health. All levels of cooking experience are welcome and encouraged (including NO experience). Everyone will eat what they've prepared at the end of each class.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

Health Administration

HHCM 520: Cultural Diversity and the Management of Healthcare (3 credits)

Credits: 3 quarter hours
Cost: $750 per credit
Delivery: Online
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.0 in the last two years of study.
Description: This course introduces the student to the importance of providing culturally appropriate health care for the diverse ethnic populations encountered in the U.S. healthcare system. The significance of family traditions, cultural heritage, and health and healing traditions on the patient's interaction with the healthcare delivery system and providers will be explored. Students will develop interventions that providers and managers of health care can use to diminish the conflict that patients may experience between their traditions related to cultural heritage and the American healthcare system.

Do you meet the Prerequisites above and agree to the Cost, Credits, Delivery format of the course?

Yes

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Statement of Purpose:
Please explain your reason(s) for seeking to take a course(s) as a non-degree seeking student, indicating if this is for professional development, personal enrichment, at large or as a part of a special initiative program.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The demographic information will be used to help evaluate our efforts relative to providing equal educational opportunities for all incoming students. This data will not be used as selection criteria during the admission process. Various accrediting agencies rely on us to provide them with an accurate portrayal of our applicant pool.

Hispanic Ethnicity

Yes

Hispanic Racial Origin

Non-Hispanic Racial Origin

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Official Transcripts
A final official transcript showing evidence of having earned a bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned, if applicable) is required for admission consideration. Candidates must arrange for the submission of official transcripts.

Electronic transcripts are preferred for speed and accuracy. They must be sent directly from the institution to grad.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu.

If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Office of Admissions and Enrollment
3333 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064

Agreement & Certification

By submitting this non-degree application:

I certify that the information contained on this form is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification or omission of information can result in denial of admission or dismissal from Rosalind Franklin University.
I understand that I must be able (with reasonable accommodations) to meet the technical standards of the course/program.
I understand that I do not qualify for financial aid and will not be able to access to certain student services such as on campus activities/events, counseling, or the student health clinic during any period of non-degree admission.
I acknowledge admission to a non-degree course does not imply or guarantee admission to a degree program. All application and admission requirements must be followed and satisfied for consideration as a degree-seeking student.

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