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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


  • 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

  • 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 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 Arizona

    Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Cycle Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Value-Based Care, Gift Accounting, Managed Care, Insurance, Accounting, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership, Nursing, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare and Hospital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Medical Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Bed Management, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Pain Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Nursing Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Hospital Experience, Health Administration, Medical Management, Health Systems, Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Care Coordination, Coordination

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Data Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Information Management, Health Systems, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Database Management, Data Mining, Interoperability, Authentications, Predictive Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hospital Operations and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Hospital Experience, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Care Coordination, Health Technology, Administrative Support, Medical Equipment and Technology, Operational Efficiency, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Flow, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Surveys, Data Analysis, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    508 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare: University of Arizona
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare and Hospital Management: EDUCBA
  • Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes: John Wiley & Sons
  • Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management: EDUCBA
  • Data Management in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Hospital Operations and Management Systems: EDUCBA

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