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The Impact of Nursing (FutureLearn)

Offered by University of Liverpool,
The Impact of Nursing (FutureLearn)

Take a journey from the past to the future of nursing with this free online course. Explore nursing’s impact on quality of life. Health is the most important thing we have, and nurses are at the forefront of healthcare delivery in a rapidly changing world. This is a central message of this free online course, which takes you on a journey from the past to the future of nursing.

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Explore nursing’s history and impact today
Over four weeks, we will consider how historical developments in the city of Liverpool continue to impact on nursing today. You will also consider and share how developments in your region have influenced nursing.

Our focus then moves to modern, innovative nursing, which has a direct impact on the quality of people’s lives in the UK. Next, we look at global nursing and how innovation in nursing is truly international.
The course finishes with glimpses into the future, to see how nursing can evolve, considering the ethical issues that will inform the responsible growth of our profession.

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