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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics, Cultural Diversity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Airway Management, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Personal protective equipment, Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Nephrology, Healthcare Ethics, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Care, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Care, Emergency Nursing, Infection Control, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Dialysis, Pulmonology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    201 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Nursing Administration, Health Care, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Nursing Care, Nursing, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Policy, Health Administration, Nursing Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing and Patient Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    166 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Nurse Education, Goal Setting, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Direct Patient Care, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Prehospital care of acute stroke and patient selection for endovascular treatment using the RACE scale

    Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Medical Emergency, Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Services, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Departments, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Neurology, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics : University of Minnesota
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera

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