You’ll explore the core interpersonal skills for nursing and professional competencies that define everyday care. From ethical advocacy to communication skills in nursing, this course equips learners with the required soft skills for nurses to build trust, navigate complex care situations, and deliver person-centered care in diverse clinical settings.
The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career
The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career
This course is part of Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
Instructors: Hilary Gupte
Access provided by Model Institute of Engineering and Technology
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Develop the teamwork and communication skills in nursing that remain essential for safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive healthcare delivery
Apply the principles of person-centered and holistic care by recognizing patients' emotional, social, and cultural needs in real-world settings
Build confidence in patient education, shared decisions & advocacy to develop nursing soft skills that support positive outcomes and professionalism
Skills you'll gain
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- Nursing
- Professionalism
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Teamwork
- Patient-centered Care
- Patient Communication
- Health Assessment
- Patient Evaluation
- Nursing Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Preparation
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Conflict Management
- Decision Making
- Healthcare Ethics
- Nursing Practices
- Health Care
- Active Listening
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
Recently updated!
July 2025
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
There are 3 modules in this course
Explore what the fundamental of nursing look like in practice, from career pathways and care settings to the ethics, specialisms, nursing soft skills, professionalism that define everyday practice
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
Learn the core teamwork and communication skills in nursing and beyond: the competencies every healthcare professional needs to collaborate effectively and deliver compassionate, coordinated care
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
Learn how to deliver inclusive, holistic, person-centered care by combining emotional awareness and cultural competence in healthcare to deliver holistic support for diverse patient needs
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Explore more from Health
Lecturio
Lecturio
Lecturio
