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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 Toronto

    Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

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

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Patient-centered Care, Blood Pressure, Patient Treatment, Triage, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Respiration, Medical Surgical Nursing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Learning Theory, Neurology

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Case Studies, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Professionalism, Health Care, Safety Culture, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Informed Consent, Compliance Management, Patient Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Disaster Preparedness

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Communication, 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

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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, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

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

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    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
  • Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments: Immersify
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations: Coursera
  • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials: Immersify

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