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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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    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Program Standards, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Medical Equipment and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Transition to Nursing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Clinical Experience, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Leadership, Empathy

    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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    University of Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Orthopedics, Childbirth, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Nursing Care, Caregiving, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Clinical Supervision, Patient Safety, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Change Management and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Cardiac Stress Testing, Electocardiography, Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Echocardiography, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Medical Science and Research, Safety Standards, Mental Health

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • Transition to Nursing Practice: Lecturio
  • Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students: Sage Publications
  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera
  • Nursing Leadership: Change Management and Innovation: Coursera
  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lecturio
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota

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