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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


  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Operating Budget, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment, Initiative and Leadership, Nursing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Behavior Management, Communication Strategies, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Accountability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

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

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • 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, Patient Coordination, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Systems, Coordinating, Systems Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Pediatrics, Nursing Care, Life Support, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Medical Equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Education, Health Policy, Medical Equipment and Technology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Family Support

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, Process Modeling, Systems Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting: Coursera
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving: Coursera
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems: Coursera
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota

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