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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

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

    ★ 4.9 (858) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Medical Management, Health Administration, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Planning, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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

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

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (740) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux Commands, Linux, Virtual Machines

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking

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

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

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Systems Integration, Internal Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.6 (399) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Community Health, Child Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Safety and Security

    ★ 4.8 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Gestión hospitalaria centrada en el paciente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems : Coursera
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam

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