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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

    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

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

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

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

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  • I

    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Ethics, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

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

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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 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Digital pedagogy, Health Administration, Chronic Diseases, Data Security

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · 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
  • U

    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Process Modeling

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

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Medical Management, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Organizational Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Health Care, Family Support, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    ★ 5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences

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

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Integrations, Random Forest Algorithm, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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

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

  • Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Competencias en Telesalud para el profesional de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean: University of Florida
  • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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