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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

    Coursera

    Compassion: Enhance Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Mindfulness, Composure, Personal Development, Resilience, Program Evaluation, Stress Management, Patient-centered Care, Training Programs, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    Lecturio

    Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Clinical Nursing, Critical Care

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Life Support, Clinical Practices, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Nursing

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Immersify

    Integrating Specialized Body Functions

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

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Perioperative Care, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Discharges, Anesthesiology, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical Surgical Nursing, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Discharge Planning, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education and Support, Injury Prevention, Value-Based Care, General Surgery, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management

    ★ 5 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción al quirófano

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Operating Room (OR), Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Sterile Procedure, Asepsis, Equipment decontamination, Patient Preparation, Perioperative Care, Medical Surgical Nursing, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Behavior Management

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

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI in Clinical Decision Support & Diagnostics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Documentation, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, AI literacy, Clinical Nursing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research, Health Informatics, AI Personalization, Decision Support Systems, Risking, Nursing Practices, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Predictive Analytics, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Compassion: Enhance Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Lecturio
  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology: Lecturio
  • Integrating Specialized Body Functions: Immersify
  • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify

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