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The Nurse's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Patient Care

Master critical nursing skills in airway management, trauma care, sepsis, wound treatment, and obstetrical emergencies with hands-on practice.

Master critical nursing skills in airway management, trauma care, sepsis, wound treatment, and obstetrical emergencies with hands-on practice.

Enhance your nursing expertise with this comprehensive course covering essential life-saving skills and interventions. Led by experienced instructors from the University of Michigan, you'll dive deep into critical areas of patient care, including airway management, trauma assessment and treatment, immobilization and splinting, sepsis management, wound care, and obstetrical emergencies. Through a combination of video lectures, interactive case studies, and innovative augmented reality experiences, you'll gain practical knowledge and hands-on skills vital for emergency and routine patient care. This course emphasizes real-world application, preparing you to confidently handle diverse clinical scenarios and improve patient outcomes.

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The Nurse's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Patient Care

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Master airway management techniques and understand common respiratory complications

  • Apply the ABCDEF model for comprehensive trauma assessment and treatment

  • Develop skills in immobilization and splinting for various fractures and injuries

  • Recognize and manage sepsis, including risk factors, symptoms, and interventions

  • Assess and treat different types of wounds and burns effectively

  • Handle obstetrical emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders

Skills you'll gain

airway management
trauma care
sepsis
wound care
obstetrical emergencies

This course includes:

4.3 Hours PreRecorded video

6 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

The Nurse's Toolkit is a comprehensive course designed to equip nurses with critical life-saving skills and interventions across various aspects of patient care. Led by expert instructors from the University of Michigan, the course covers six essential modules: airway management, trauma treatment, immobilization and splinting, sepsis management, wound and burn care, and obstetrical emergencies. Each module combines in-depth video lectures, interactive case studies, and innovative augmented reality experiences to provide a rich, hands-on learning environment. Participants will gain practical knowledge in assessing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, from respiratory complications to traumatic injuries and obstetrical emergencies. The course emphasizes real-world application, ensuring that nurses can confidently apply these skills in diverse clinical settings to improve patient outcomes.

The ABC's of Airway Management

Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete

Bruised, Battered, and Broken: Your Guide to Trauma Treatment

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Immobilization and Splinting

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

The Severe Infection Connection: Sepsis and Fluid Resuscitation

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

Wounds and Burns: A Hot Topic

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

Pushing it to the Limit: Obstetrical Emergencies

Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete

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Instructors

Dr. Deborah Lee
Dr. Deborah Lee

2,298 Students

1 Course

Innovative Leader in Nursing Education and Simulation

Dr. Deborah Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Clinical Learning Center at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. With a robust background in simulation-based learning, she is a certified healthcare simulation educator dedicated to enhancing nursing education through innovative teaching methods. Dr. Lee's research focuses on the efficacy, retention, and transferability of procedural skills using augmented reality devices, reflecting her commitment to integrating technology into healthcare training. She has established collaborative agreements with industry partners to train medical and nursing students globally in essential bedside skills and procedures.In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Lee has maintained a clinical practice as a nurse practitioner in Critical Care for over 12 years, mentoring residents and nurse practitioner students. She teaches a procedures course that prepares graduate nursing students for clinical practice, emphasizing hands-on experiences and knowledge application. Through her course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Lee shares her expertise in nursing practices, equipping learners with vital skills for their professional development in healthcare settings. Her contributions to nursing education and simulation are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare training.

Dr. Melissa Bathish
Dr. Melissa Bathish

2,298 Students

1 Course

Innovative Educator in Nursing Simulation

Dr. Melissa Bathish is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, where she serves as the Director of the Clinical Learning Center and Simulation Lab. Her professional focus is on simulation-based education, which she utilizes as a fundamental approach to developing critical clinical and decision-making skills among nursing students. With a strong background as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Bathish emphasizes experiential learning and deliberate practice through innovative methods, including mixed reality, 360-degree videos, and high-fidelity manikins.Since joining the faculty in 2006, Dr. Bathish has dedicated her scholarship to enhancing educational outcomes in simulation-based learning and supporting faculty in implementing these experiences. Her teaching philosophy is centered on preparing nursing students to become confident, caring, and competent providers of patient care while adapting to their evolving learning needs. Through her course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Bathish shares her expertise with a broader audience, equipping future healthcare professionals with essential skills for success in their careers.

The Nurse's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Patient Care

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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