The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career
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The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

Hilary Gupte
Maxwell Boardman
Chloe Barrett

Instructors: Hilary Gupte

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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

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July 2025

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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There are 3 modules in this course

Explore what the fundamental of nursing look like in practice, from career pathways and care settings to the ethics, specialisms, nursing soft skills, professionalism that define everyday practice

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

Learn the core teamwork and communication skills in nursing and beyond: the competencies every healthcare professional needs to collaborate effectively and deliver compassionate, coordinated care

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5 videos1 assignment

Learn how to deliver inclusive, holistic, person-centered care by combining emotional awareness and cultural competence in healthcare to deliver holistic support for diverse patient needs

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9 videos1 assignment

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