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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

    Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Pediatric First Aid, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Medical Emergency, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Pulmonology, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nursing, Airway Management

    ★ 4.8 (732) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.8 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Community Health, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Education, Health Policy, Medical Equipment and Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Medical Management, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Planning, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

    ★ 4.8 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Communication in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Advocacy, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Diversity Awareness, Nurse Education, Composure, Empathy, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Experience, Personalized Campaigns, Decision Intelligence, Patient Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Systems Integration, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Database Management Systems, Clinical Data Management, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University

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