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Nursing Courses

Nursing courses can help you learn patient care techniques, medication administration, health assessment, and ethical decision-making. You can build skills in critical thinking, effective communication with patients and families, and teamwork in clinical settings. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems, patient management software, and simulation labs that enhance hands-on learning and prepare you for real-world healthcare environments.

Popular Nursing Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Leadership and Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Delegation Skills, Nursing Administration, Care Coordination, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Conflict Management, Patient Coordination, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices, Communication Strategies, Nursing, Change Management, Leadership, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Medical History Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Nursing and Patient Care, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Care Management, Dignity in Care, Infant Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Swallowing Disorders, Nursing Process, Acute Care, Critical Care, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Medication Therapy Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Process, Nurse Education, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Nursing Process, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Medical Imaging, Medical Practices and Procedures, Surgery

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    740 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Income Statement, Non-Profit Accounting, Resource Utilization, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Performance Improvement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hospital Nursing Operations and Staffing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Bed Management, Patient Flow, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Nursing Practices, Care Coordination, Health Care, Progressive Care Unit, Direct Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nursing courses

  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Leadership and Management in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Chemistry: Lecturio
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University
  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan

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