Free Online Nursing Courses from Top Universities

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Nursing courses are available online for free via schools like Open University and Liberty University. Students can study things like care relationships and the advanced practice of nursing theory.
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Free Nursing Courses

Free nursing courses are available online through these universities listed below. Students can access course materials with a mobile device, home computer or laptop and an internet connection.

Open University

The care relationships course from Open University offers an analysis of care relationships. Students gain an understanding of the roles people play in care relationships.

Liberty University

Liberty University offers audio and video lectures on nursing theory via Canvas. Students can stream or download courses with topics like grand nursing theories and the application of theory in nursing.

Free Online Nursing Courses At a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Care Relationships course from Open University Beginner Text Yes No Yes
Nursing Theory and Advanced Practice course from Liberty University Beginner-advanced Audio/video lectures No No Yes

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
      • Bridge MSN Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
      • Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Master: Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
      • MS in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
      • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing
    Bachelor's
      • BS in Nursing (Registered Nurse - R.N. to BSN)
  • Gainesville, FL

    University of Florida

  • Online Programs Available
    3. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Science in Nursing, Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
    Bachelor's
      • RN to BSN
  • Durham, NC

    Duke University

  • Nashville, TN

    Vanderbilt University

  • Philadelphia, PA

    University of Pennsylvania

  • Online Programs Available
    7. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)
      • DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
      • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN)
      • PHD: Nursing Leadership
      • PHD: Nursing: Nursing Education
    Master's
      • MSN: Health Policy
      • MSN: M.S.N. & M.B.A. (Dual Degree)
      • MSN: Community Health
      • MSN: Nursing Administration
      • MSN: Nursing Informatics
      • MSN: M.S.N. & M.S. in Healthcare Administration (Dual Degree)
    Bachelor's
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. (Post-Licensure)
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. (Post-Licensure): Global Studies
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. to M.S.N. Accelerated Program: Community Health
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. to M.S.N. Accelerated Program: Health Policy
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. to M.S.N. Accelerated Program: Nurse Educator
      • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. to M.S.N. Accelerated Program: Nursing Administration
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Nursing Educational Leadership
      • CERT: Health Sciences
  • Louisville, KY

    University of Louisville

  • East Lansing, MI

    Michigan State University

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
  • Bridge MSN Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
  • BS in Nursing (Registered Nurse - R.N. to BSN)

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Keiser University

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
  • RN to BSN

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Liberty University

  • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)
  • MSN: Health Policy
  • BSN: R.N. to B.S.N. (Post-Licensure)
  • GRAD CERT: Executive Nursing Educational Leadership

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