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    • University of Minnesota

      Acupressure

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Direct Patient Care, Patient Education and Support, Patient Safety, Nursing Practices, Clinical Experience, Mental Health, General Medicine, Personal Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Research, Verification And Validation, Image Analysis, Record Keeping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Stanford University

      स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों के लिए कोविड-19 ट्रेनिंग

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Infection Control, Health Assessment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Treatment, Vital Signs, Health Care, Patient Safety, Respiration, Infectious Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medication Administration, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Pharmacy, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Health Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Northeastern University

      Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Random Forest Algorithm, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Northeastern University

      Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Compassion, Long Term Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Resilience, Health Assessment, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Gerontology, Community Mental Health Services, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Compassion, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Health Care, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Vital Signs, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Direct Patient Care, Respiration, Health Assessment, Personal Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Safety, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Stanford University

      Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Treatment, Home Health Care, Care Coordination, Long Term Care, Treatment Planning, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Acupressure: University of Minnesota
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों के लिए कोविड-19 ट्रेनिंग: Stanford University
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications: Northeastern University
    • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing

    Although the specific duties may vary, nursing generally involves treating injured or ill patients. The job not only requires you to tend to physical ailments, but also to keep patients calm and comfortable before, during, and after procedures. Nursing can take place in various settings, including hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and at a patient's home. Nurses often work alongside doctors and surgeons to offer comprehensive care to patients.‎

    An education in nursing can help prepare you for numerous positions, including pain management nurse, critical care nurse, nurse educator, school nurse, or telemedicine nurse. Pain management nurses work with patients who suffer from chronic pain or pain resulting from a medical procedure. If you excel at keeping your cool under pressure, you can find work as a critical care nurse. Critical care nurses spend their time in intensive-care units, working to stabilize critically ill patients. Nurse educator is a less intense path to take. The job involves training other nurses, and it's a suitable position if you have a talent for teaching others. If you like kids, you can work as a school nurse at a local elementary, middle, or high school. Telemedicine nursing is a task that involves counseling patients via telephone calls or the internet. The job requires excellent communication skills, as you won't be present to physically assist the patient.‎

    Online nursing courses will help you gain a thorough understanding of subjects such as anatomy, patient safety, and trauma care. You'll develop important skills such as reading vital signs and treating pain. Instructors use reading assignments and lectures to guide you and quizzes to assess your understanding of the material. These online courses are ideal if you want to further your education but also want the flexibility to tackle subjects at your own pace.‎

    Online Nursing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Nursing skills. Choose from a wide range of Nursing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Nursing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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