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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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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Nursing Care, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Compassion, Communication, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Hospice, Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Safety, Care Management, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Hand Hygiene, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Patient Observation, Nutrition and Diet

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    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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    University of Colorado System

    Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

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    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interviewing Skills

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Learning Theory, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Dignity in Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Informed Consent, Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Engaging in Improving Patient Experience Through Analytics: Northeastern University
  • Communication in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec

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