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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

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

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, 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
    Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Sterile Processing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Sterile Procedure, Equipment decontamination, Asepsis, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Hand Hygiene, Medical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Personal protective equipment, Health And Safety Standards, Cleanliness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Record Keeping, Information Systems, Hazard Communication (HazCom)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Basic Patient Care, Relationship Building, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, 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
    Free trial
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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Patient Observation, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Life Support, Electrophysiology, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Nursing

    5 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    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
    New
    Status: Free trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Respiration, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Patient Communication, Smart Goals, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing Basics, Clinical Leadership, Basic Nursing Skills, Care Coordination, Nursing Administration, Goal Setting, Nursing Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices

    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, LLM Application, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Image Quality

    4.7 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Lecturio

    Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Delegation Skills, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Administration, Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Clinical Assessment, Change Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Direct Patient Care, Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Communication, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Months4.5(24)Lecturio
  2. 2
    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials
    LecturioIntermediate1 - 3 Months5.0(23)Lecturio
  3. 3
    Nursing Leadership
    LecturioIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.7(6)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
    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals
    MedCertsBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(1,288)Specialization
  3. 3
    AI in Nursing Practice: Foundations for Quality and Safety
    Duke UniversityBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization

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
    Newborn Baby Care
    University of Colorado SystemBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(1,077)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Healthcare Career Explorer: Nursing Professions
    CourseraBeginner1 - 3 Months3.8(6)No prerequisites

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