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      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Telecommunications, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      882 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Physiology, Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Nutrition, Basic Nursing Skills, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Respiratory Therapy, Neurology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Orthopedics, Physiology, Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Care Management, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Infection Control, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Mobility Assistance, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Family Support, Personal Care, Care Management, Long Term Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Care, Patient Transfer Equipment, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Direct Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Newborn Baby Care: University of Colorado System
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
    • Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs: Immersify
    • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System

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