Basic Nursing Skills

Basic Nursing Skills are the fundamental practical techniques and decision-making principles that underpin effective and compassionate nursing care. Coursera's Basic Nursing Skills catalogue teaches you the essential clinical actions that make a powerful difference in patient outcomes, from responding to emergencies and preventing infection to supporting hydration. You'll learn to perform vital signs monitoring, conduct ABCDE assessments, recognize early signs of patient deterioration, escalate concerns appropriately, and make informed decisions in various clinical scenarios. This skill empowers you to deliver safe, quality care, build confidence in clinical settings, and lay a strong foundation for a successful nursing career or healthcare profession.