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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Community Health, Health Administration, Human Resources Management and Planning, Electronic Medical Record, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Quality Improvement, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Structure, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 112 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Supply And Demand, Electronic Media

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Positioning, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Occupational Health, Lifting Ability, Personal protective equipment, Health And Safety Standards, Infection Control, Injury Prevention, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Ethics

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (95) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Patient Safety

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hospital Nursing Operations and Staffing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Intensive Care Unit Operations and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Support, Health Technology, Critical Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Infrastructure Architecture, Capacity Management

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Mental Health

    4.9 stars, 869 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (869) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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