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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


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    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Goal Setting, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Direct Patient Care, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Understanding Leadership for Nursing Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Health Information Management, Interpersonal Communications, Health Informatics, Health Care, Nursing Practices, Care Management, Leadership, Compassion, Nursing, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Improvement, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing and Patient Care, Geriatrics, General Medicine, Health Care Administration, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

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

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Mental Health Medicines Management for Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Psychiatry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Nursing Practices, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Record Keeping, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Nursing, Health Care, Business Ethics, Advocacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Effective Communication for Nursing Associates

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Understanding Leadership for Nursing Associates: Sage Publications
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students: Sage Publications
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Mental Health Medicines Management for Nurses: Sage Publications
  • Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care: Sage Publications

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