Will I get hands-on practice?

Yes—through case studies and simulated nursing scenarios.

Can nursing students take this course?

Absolutely. It’s ideal for both students and practicing nurses.

Will I earn a certification?

Yes. You’ll receive the AI for Health & Nursing Certification upon completion.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

AI for Health & Nursing

AI for Health & Nursing

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply AI in Nursing Workflows: Use AI tools to support assessments, streamline documentation, enhance triage, and improve bedside efficiency.
Predict Patient Needs Earlier: Identify risk patterns, anticipate deterioration, and enhance early‑warning responses using AI‑driven insights.
Automate Routine Nursing Tasks: Reduce charting time, streamline communication, and minimize administrative burden with AI‑powered support.
Improve Safety and Care Quality: Use AI‑based alerts, checks, and decision support tools to reduce errors and strengthen patient outcomes.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

Nurses are at the center of patient care, and AI is quickly becoming an essential tool to support faster decisions, reduce workload, and enhance bedside safety. The AI for Health & Nursing Certification is a beginner‑friendly, hands‑on program designed specifically for nursing professionals who want to use AI to improve daily clinical tasks—without any coding.

This course focuses on practical, nursing‑specific applications, including patient monitoring, documentation support, triage assistance, workflow automation, and safety alerts. You’ll explore how AI tools, predictive analytics, and digital health technologies can streamline care delivery, reduce errors, and help nurses spend more time with patients. Interactive modules walk through real hospital scenarios, showing how AI enhances assessment accuracy, improves prioritization, and strengthens communication across care teams. You’ll practice using intuitive AI platforms built for bedside, outpatient, and community health environments. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to integrate AI confidently into nursing workflows, improving care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Enroll now to elevate your nursing practice with intelligent, practical AI tools for real-world care.

This module introduces the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and its applications in nursing practice. Learners explore how AI supports clinical decision-making, patient care, and healthcare workflows. The module builds awareness of AI’s role in improving nursing efficiency and outcomes.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

This module explains how AI can improve nursing documentation, workflow management, and healthcare data understanding. Learners explore AI-assisted documentation tools, data interpretation, and methods to improve operational efficiency. The module develops essential data literacy skills for AI-enabled nursing environments.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 23 minutes

2.1 AI in Nursing Documentation4 minutes
2.2 Workflow Automation in Nursing Practice5 minutes
2.3 Data Literacy Basics for Nurses3 minutes
2.4 Data Integrity and Documentation Safety3 minutes
2.5 Communication and Translation Support3 minutes
2.6 Real-World Case Studies: AI in Documentation Practice5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 230 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Hotspot5 minutes

This module explores the use of predictive AI to support patient monitoring and safety initiatives. Learners understand how AI analyzes healthcare data to identify risks, predict outcomes, and support timely interventions. The module highlights the role of AI in improving quality of care and clinical decision support.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 20 minutes

3.1 Understanding Predictive AI in Healthcare3 minutes
3.2 Evaluating Alerts and Model Performance3 minutes
3.3 Human-in-the-Loop Clinical Decision-Making3 minutes
3.4 Interdisciplinary Response and Handoff Support3 minutes
3.5 Bias and Equity in Predictive Models3 minutes
3.6 Real-World Case Studies: Predictive AI in Practice4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 330 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Accordion5 minutes

This module introduces Generative AI applications in nursing education and professional development. Learners explore how AI supports personalized learning, content creation, simulation, and knowledge enhancement. The module demonstrates ways to integrate AI into nursing training and continuous learning.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 21 minutes

4.1 Introduction to Generative AI in Nursing3 minutes
4.2 Safe Use of Generative AI in Nursing4 minutes
4.3 Patient Education and Communication Materials3 minutes
4.4 Multilingual and Accessible Communication3 minutes
4.5 Clinical Use Boundaries for Generative AI3 minutes
4.6 Real-World Case Studies: Generative AI in Practice4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 430 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Case study5 minutes

This module focuses on ethical considerations, safety practices, and responsible AI adoption in nursing. Learners explore topics such as privacy, bias, transparency, and patient-centered AI practices. The module prepares nurses to advocate for safe and responsible use of AI technologies.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

7 videosTotal 33 minutes

5.1 Bias, Fairness, and Inclusion3 minutes
5.2 Informed Consent and Transparency4 minutes
5.3 Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality5 minutes
5.4 Regulatory Literacy for Nurses5 minutes
5.5 Professional Responsibility and Accountability5 minutes
5.6 AI Governance and Post-Deployment Monitoring5 minutes
5.7 Ethics Checklist for Clinical AI Use5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 530 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Sequence5 minutes

This module helps learners understand how to assess and choose suitable AI tools for nursing applications. Learners explore evaluation criteria such as usability, reliability, security, and clinical relevance. The module enables informed decision-making when adopting AI solutions in healthcare settings.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

This module explains strategies for implementing AI solutions within nursing units and healthcare teams. Learners explore change management approaches, collaboration methods, and adoption practices. The module prepares nurses to support successful AI integration in clinical environments.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 23 minutes

7.1 Building Buy-in2 minutes
7.2 Change Management Essentials4 minutes
7.3 Nurse Leadership in AI Adoption4 minutes
7.4 Monitoring Quality Improvement5 minutes
7.5 Error Reporting and Safety Protocols4 minutes
7.6 Real-World Case Studies in AI Implementation and Change Leadership3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 730 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Activity: Drag & Drop5 minutes

This module provides a hands-on experience to design a personalized AI impact plan for nursing practice. Learners apply concepts from previous modules to identify opportunities, define goals, and plan AI implementation strategies. The module demonstrates practical approaches for creating meaningful AI-driven improvements in nursing.

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2 videos1 assignment

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AI CERTs Team

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Frequently asked questions

Use AI tools to improve assessments, documentation, prioritization, and patient monitoring.

Yes. It’s designed for nurses with no coding or tech background.

It focuses entirely on nursing workflows and real bedside applications.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

AI for Health & Nursing

AI for Health & Nursing

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

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There are 9 modules in this course

Module 1: What is AI for Nurses?

What's included

Module 2: AI for Documentation, Workflow, and Data Literacy

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Module 3: Predictive AI and Patient Safety

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Module 4: Generative AI and Nursing Education

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Module 5: Ethics, Safety, and Advocacy in AI Integration

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Module 6: Evaluating and Selecting AI Tools

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Module 7: Implementing AI and Leading Change on the Unit

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Module 8: Capstone Project – Designing a Personal AI-in-Nursing Impact Plan

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AI Agents For Nurse Practitioner

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Instructor

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Felipe M.

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Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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