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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


  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Nursing Care, Physiology, Health Care, Rehabilitation, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Decision Making, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Care, Medical Privacy, Informed Consent, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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, General Science and Research, Nursing Practices, Scientific Methods, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Hospital Experience, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Pain Management, Health Care, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Health Care Administration, Data Collection, Business Leadership, Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Nursing, Substance Abuse, Health Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Patient Safety, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing and Patient Care, General Medicine, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Informed Consent

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing, Informatics, Health Technology

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Non-Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Record Keeping, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nursing, Health Care, Business Ethics, Advocacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Nursing, Health Care, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Infection Control, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Understanding Leadership for Nursing Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Health Information Management, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Compassion, Nursing, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Improvement, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Effective Communication for Nursing Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Telehealth, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Disabilities, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

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

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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