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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 Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Train The Trainer, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido

    Skills you'll gain: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child Health, Infant Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Medical Equipment, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Epidemiology, Airway Management, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

    Skills you'll gain: Oxygen Therapy, Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Telehealth, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Nursing Care, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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

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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    514 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

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

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, De-escalation Techniques, Trauma Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Professionalism, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Active Listening, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Empathy, Rapport Building, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.6
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Family Support, Parent Communication, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Cuidados y procedimientos generales en la atención del recién nacido: Universidad de Chile
  • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud: Stanford University
  • Caring for Patients with Neurological Diseases(神经系统疾病病人的护理): Peking University
  • Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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