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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
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    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Human Musculoskeletal System, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Sterile Processing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Equipment decontamination, Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Medical Equipment, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Information Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    Duke University

    AI in Nursing Practice: Foundations for Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Professionalism, Informed Consent, Diversity Awareness, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Relationship Building, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing and Patient Care, Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Nursing

    5 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Smart Goals, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Basics, Goal Setting, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Trend Analysis

    3.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 8.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (8.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    SkillUp

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Status: Free trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Pain Management, Physiology, Capillary, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 6.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Post-Production, Image Quality, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Editing, Copywriting, Writing, Web Design and Development

    4.7 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    IBM

    Excel Basics for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Analysis, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Google Sheets, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Editing

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Best Nursing Basics courses from Lecturio

Top-rated Nursing Basics courses offered by Lecturio on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses
    LecturioIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.6(25)Lecturio
  2. 2
    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials
    LecturioIntermediate1 - 3 Months5.0(24)Lecturio

Best Nursing Basics certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Nursing Basics from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation
    ImmersifyBeginner1 - 3 Months4.5(12)Specialization
  2. 2
    AI in Nursing Practice: Foundations for Quality and Safety
    Duke UniversityBeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(3)Specialization
  3. 3
    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals
    MedCertsBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(1,288)Specialization

Best Nursing Basics courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Nursing Basics courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Sterile Processing Basics
    MedCertsBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
  2. 2
    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions
    CourseraBeginner1 - 3 Months3.8(6)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics
    IBMBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(8,158)No prerequisites

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