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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

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Care Coordination, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Planning, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Accountability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Innovation, General Networking

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Basic Nursing Skills, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Nutritional Assessment, Anatomy

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.7 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Cultural Competence and Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Nursing Management, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Nursing, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Communication Strategies, Policy Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Assertiveness, Empathy, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nursing courses

  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Certified Nursing Assistant: Coursera
  • Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas : Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting: Coursera
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Nursing Leadership: Cultural Competence and Diversity: Coursera

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