You’ll explore the core interpersonal skills for nursing and professional competencies that define everyday care. From ethical advocacy to communication skills in nursing, this course equips learners with the required soft skills for nurses to build trust, navigate complex care situations, and deliver person-centered care in diverse clinical settings.
The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career
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The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career
This course is part of Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
Instructors: Hilary Gupte
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Develop the teamwork and communication skills in nursing that remain essential for safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive healthcare delivery
Apply the principles of person-centered and holistic care by recognizing patients' emotional, social, and cultural needs in real-world settings
Build confidence in patient education, shared decisions & advocacy to develop nursing soft skills that support positive outcomes and professionalism
Skills you'll gain
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Nursing Care
- Nursing Practices
- Healthcare Ethics
- Patient Communication
- Teamwork
- Conflict Management
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Health Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Health Care
- Communication
- Patient-centered Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Preparation
- Patient Advocacy
- Nursing
- Decision Making
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
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