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    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Stress Management, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Peking University

      Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Maternal Health, Clinical Nutrition, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, First Aid

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Nursing Practices, Scientific Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Data Analysis Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Medical Records, Data Sharing, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Decision Support Systems, Data Management, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Medicare, Care Management, Medical Management, Primary Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Nursing Management, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Long Term Care, Value Propositions, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Child Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Education and Training, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Jupyter, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing Practices, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
    • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
    • Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals: Northeastern University
    • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University

    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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