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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 Michigan

    The Nurse's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Airway Management, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Trauma Care, Respiratory Care, Nursing Care, Wound Care, Maternal Health, Emergency Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Emergency and Intensive Care, Orthopedics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Critical Care, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs, Infection Control, Anatomy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Basic Nursing Skills, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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, Medical Equipment and Technology, Parent Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    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
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    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
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Pulmonology, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Caregiving, Substance Abuse, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Change Management and Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiac Surgery, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Nursing Care, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Hemodynamics, Nursing Process, Blood Pressure, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Nurse's Toolkit: University of Michigan
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence: Coursera
  • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Nursing Leadership: Change Management and Innovation: Coursera
  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lecturio

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