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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Hospice, Caregiving, Vital Signs, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Cardiology, Direct Patient Care, Geriatrics, Personal Care, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Exploración centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Management, Pharmacy Operations, Nursing Management, Community Health, Care Management, Clinic Management Systems, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Medication Therapy Management, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Vital Signs

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Financial Management, Revenue Forecasting, Regulatory Compliance, Expense Management, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Patient-Centered Care Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Treatment, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Medical Records

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

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

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Care Coordination, Care Management, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Care, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Discharges, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management, Health Policy, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Urology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infection Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thinking About Care

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Health Care, Surveys, Personal Care, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Nursing Homes, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Community Health, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Cultural Responsiveness, Caregiving, Mental Health, Professionalism, Active Listening, Social Skills, Patient Education and Support, Nursing Care, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Continuous Improvement Process, Systems Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Exploración centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program: Johns Hopkins University
    • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
    • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
    • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan

    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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