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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


  • T

    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • 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

    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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    What is Palliative Care?

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    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

  • 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

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

  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
  • Chemistry: Lecturio
  • Leadership and Management in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
  • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
  • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University

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