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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

    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux Commands, Linux, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.7 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Accountability, Nursing Practices, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Planning, Complex Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infant Care, Nursing Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Life Support, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Medical Equipment, Clinical Nutrition

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Operating Budget, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking

    ★ 4.7 (771) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Practices, Constructive Feedback, Train The Trainer, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Goal Setting

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Behavior Management, Communication Strategies, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Accountability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Medical Management, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Organizational Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Stress First Aid, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.7 (138) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Family Support, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    ★ 5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
  • Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting: Coursera
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving: Coursera
  • Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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