Top Harvard Online Courses for Nurses
Published July 3, 2024
Learning Paths Mentioned in this Post: Health Care Leadership
According to a 2018 study that analyzed the time intensive-care patients spent with at least one health care practitioner, 86% of the time, that practitioner was a nurse (compared to just 13% with physicians). Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, always working tirelessly on the front lines to treat, care for, and advocate for patients.
Recognizing the dynamic nature of their profession, nurses understand the importance of keeping pace with advancements in medical science, technology, and strategies, ensuring they remain at the forefront of delivering quality patient care.
From health care innovation, to navigating the digital transformation of health care systems, to understanding and addressing the role of racial bias, Harvard Online’s goal is to equip nurses with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in their careers and make a positive impact on patient care.
Understanding the critical need for continuing education in the field, we have compiled a list of courses tailored to support nurses in navigating the complexities of modern health care and enhancing their impact on patient well-being—plus a special code to receive 30% off any of our health care courses below!
Innovations in Teamwork for Health Care
Innovative leaders require innovative teamwork.
Learn from industry-leading experts from the Harvard Business School and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health about the essential skills necessary for effective teamwork within healthcare organizations.
Cost: $1600 for a 5-week cohort-based certification course. Discounts available.
Accreditation: Harvard Medical School is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is approved for 20.00 contact hours. Contact hours are awarded commensurate with participation and completion of the online evaluation and attendance attestation. We suggest claiming your hours within 30 days of the activity date, after this time, the attendance attestation will still be required to claim your hours.
Harvard Online Tip: We recommend enrolling in this course with a few of your colleagues, or your whole team! Learn more about our group and team discounts.
Digital Health
Understanding the world of digital healthcare transformation.
Embark on a transformative learning experience led by esteemed faculty from Harvard Medical School, as they delve into the intricacies of digital technology adoption within the US healthcare system. Gain invaluable insights and explore innovative frameworks to strategically implement digital transformation within your organization.
Cost: $1600 for a 4-week cohort-based certification course. Discounts available.
Accreditation: Continuing medical education credits available.
Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care
Ensure the equitable treatment of all patients.
Learn from the experts at the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, and become a force for organizational change so that all patients receive the care they deserve.
Cost: $950 for a 5-week cohort-based certification course. Discounts available.
Accreditation: Continuing medical education credits available.
Outsmarting Implicit Bias
How well do we know ourselves?
Achieving health equity means asking difficult questions about ourselves and the systems we work under. Racial bias doesn’t only impact patients, it affects the nurses looking after them too.
Renowned Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji, delves into the science of implicit bias and communicates invaluable strategies to combat its impact and promote a more inclusive healthcare environment for all - patient and practitioner.
Cost: $550 for a 5-week cohort-based certification course. Discounts available.
Harvard Online Tip: We recommend that you enroll in this course with a few of your colleagues, or your whole team! Learn more about our group and team discounts.
Health Care Economics
Understanding the economic forces that drive healthcare.
Nursing leaders are often caught between the economic pressures of healthcare administration and the clinical pressures their staff face every day. Delve into the intricate dynamics of inter-industry interactions within the US healthcare sector and explore the economic forces driving healthcare today. This course equips you with essential knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.
Cost: $1600 for a 5-week cohort-based certification course. Discounts available.
Accreditation: Continuing medical education credits available.
Discounts Available
Celebrate nurses! Use code NURSES2430 during enrollment to receive 30% off the cost of any of our health care courses, including Innovations in Teamwork for Health Care, Digital Health, Health Care Economics, Health Care Strategy, and Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care.
Harvard Online provides discounts for nonprofit organizations, military personnel, educational institutions, and government agencies, as well as business teams and groups. Learn more about all of our discount options here.
Ready to become a certified Health Care Leader?
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