Clinical skills underpin effective, and compassionate nursing care. This combined course introduces clinical skills for nursing students and newcomers alike, demystifying the practical techniques and decision-making principles nurses use to protect patient safety and deliver quality care. From responding to emergencies and preventing infection, to supporting hydration, you’ll explore how everyday clinical actions make a powerful difference in patient outcomes.
Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect
Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect
This course is part of Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
Instructors: Hilary Gupte
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1 hour to complete
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Build foundational knowledge of essential clinical skills, including emergency response, infection prevention, and nutrition for safe patient care
Learn how to carry out person-centered assessments using structured tools like the ABCDE approach and vital signs to identify and respond to patients
Develop confidence to recognize clinical deterioration, escalate concerns, and contribute to safe, effective decision-making in care environments
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July 2025
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This course is part of the Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
Gain essential hands-on knowledge of core clinical skills, including emergency response, infection control, and nutrition support, to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in real healthcare settings
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10 videos1 assignment
Explore how nurses use thoughtful, person-centered clinical assessments to understand health needs, make safe care decisions, and build trust with patients through observation, communication, and compassion
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Frequently asked questions
Clinical skills, for nursing students and practitioners alike, are the hands-on procedures and decision-making techniques health professionals use every day to keep patients safe and cared for. In this course, you’ll explore how skills like infection prevention, emergency response, and supporting nutrition contribute to high-quality, person-centered care in real healthcare settings.
Absolutely. These courses are designed for beginners and career changers with no prior healthcare background. You’ll build practical understanding through 3D simulations, real-life case examples, and guided activities that form a practical nursing skills checklist, breaking down core capabilities into accessible, confidence-building steps.
Unlike traditional textbook-based courses, this course focuses on practical, immersive learning. You’ll engage with realistic scenarios, learn how to leverage the ABCDE assessment in nursing contexts, and discover why every skill, no matter how simple, matters for patient safety and well-being.
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