Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Nursing in Action: Core Skills to Respond, Care & Protect

About this course

Clinical skills underpin effective, and compassionate nursing care. This combined course introduces clinical skills for nursing students and newcomers alike, demystifying the practical techniques and decision-making principles nurses use to protect patient safety and deliver quality care. From responding to emergencies and preventing infection, to supporting hydration, you’ll explore how everyday clinical actions make a powerful difference in patient outcomes. You’ll then learn how nurses carry out assessments using approaches like vital signs monitoring and conducting the ABCDE assessment in a nursing context. These tools help nurses recognize deterioration early, escalate concerns, and make informed decisions. Real-world scenarios, immersive simulations, and person-centered examples will help you build a practical nursing skills checklist in context. Designed for future nurses and anyone exploring a healthcare career, this course equips you with the skills to step confidently into clinical settings. Whether you’re preparing for study or looking into clinical practice for the first time, you’ll build a foundation in the skills that underpin effective, compassionate nursing

What you'll learn

  • perform vital signs monitoring
  • conduct the ABCDE assessment
  • respond to nursing emergencies
  • prevent infections in clinical settings
  • support patient hydration effectively
  • recognize early signs of patient deterioration

Course objectives

  • equip students with practical nursing skills
  • build confidence in clinical settings
  • demystify nursing techniques for newcomers

Skills you'll gain

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