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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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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Training and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Leadership, Nurse Education, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Innovation, Culture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Patient-centered Care, Blood Pressure, Patient Treatment, Triage, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Respiration, Medical Surgical Nursing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Transition to Nursing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Leadership and Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Delegation Skills, Nursing Administration, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Conflict Management, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices, Change Management, Leadership, Communication, Nursing Care, Medical History Documentation, Professionalism, Teamwork, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Cultural Sensitivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Primary Care, Care Management, Dignity in Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Medical Surgical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Communication, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
  • Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments: Immersify
  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lecturio
  • Transition to Nursing Practice: Lecturio
  • Leadership and Management in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication: Coursera
  • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
  • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University

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