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.

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Assurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Job Safety Analysis, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lecturio
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

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

Lecturio
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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Pain Management, Basic Patient Care, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Professionalism, Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Medical Imaging, Medical Practices and Procedures, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
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

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Nurse Education, General Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months