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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Systems, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Health Technology

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare and Hospital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care Administration, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Systems, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Health Administration, Medical Support, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Patient Flow, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Administration, Hospital Admissions, Health Technology, Health Policy

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Policy, Utilization Management, Payment Systems

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Evaluating AI in Nursing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Process, Artificial Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Coaching, Initiative and Leadership, Health Informatics, Instructional Design, Innovation, Educational Materials, Informatics, Self-Awareness, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7 stars, 339 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Immersify

    Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Patient Communication, Emergency Response, Clinical Assessment, Medical Emergency, Clinical Monitoring, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Communication, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Health & Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Clinical Documentation, Nursing Process, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Basic Patient Care, Business, Business Acumen, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Nursing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Management, Clinical Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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