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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 Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

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    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Care Management, Community Development, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Pediatrics, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Immersify

    Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Laboratory, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Testing, Airway Management, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Emergency Response, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Integrating Specialized Body Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Pathology, Health Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Hospital Experience, Revenue Forecasting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Acute Care, Emerging Technologies, Big Data, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Clinical Informatics, Machine Learning, Health Care, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Social Determinants Of Health, Home Health Care, Generative AI, Business Process Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Emergency Response, Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Communication in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Advocacy, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Communication, Workplace inclusivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Operational Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Process Development, Systems Integration, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
  • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills : Immersify
  • Integrating Specialized Body Functions: Immersify
  • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Healthcare Organizations: Lecturio
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio

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