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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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    Coursera

    Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Stakeholder Engagement, Health Equity, Nursing Administration, Patient Safety, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Nursing, Change Management, Financial Management, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Improvement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Delegation Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Adult Education, Patient-centered Care, Trustworthiness, Empowerment

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    813 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Baby Care

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient Transport, Patient Observation, Blood Pressure, Dignity in Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Program Standards, Patient Evaluation, Nurse Education, Virtual Environment, Safety Standards, Nursing, Communication Strategies, Medical Equipment and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Change Management and Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Urinalysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy: Coursera
  • Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills: University of Michigan
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication: Coursera
  • Patient Care Technician Essentials: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University

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