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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Stress Management, Psychology
★ 4.8 (526) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Care, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Clinical Nursing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Delegation Skills, Care Coordination, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Conflict Management, Patient Advocacy, Communication Strategies, Nursing, Change Management, Leadership, Communication, Assertiveness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Program Standards, Nursing, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months