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Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

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Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs

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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

What you'll learn

  • Understand how anatomy and physiology relate to nursing assessments and safe care decisions

  • Recognize how body systems work together and apply this knowledge to identify patient needs and risks

  • Use A&P knowledge to explain symptoms, guide clinical observations, and support holistic patient care

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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 2 modules in this course

Understanding how the body works animates every nursing decision. This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology (A&P) through a nursing lens, helping learners connect biological systems to clinical care. You’ll explore the structure and function of key organs and systems, learn anatomical terminology, and understand key principles like homeostasis.

You’ll also gain an understanding of how anatomy and physiology relate to nursing in practice by applying A&P knowledge. Using the nursing process as a framework, you’ll discover how physiological principles inform patient assessments, care planning, and clinical decision-making. Through system-by-system lessons, on the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems, you’ll learn to spot warning signs, interpret observations, and support patients. Designed for future nurses and healthcare professionals, this course combines 3D models, case studies, and practical scenarios. You’ll understand how anatomy and physiology underpin safe, compassionate, and effective care. Whether you’re preparing for nursing school, placements, or a healthcare career, this course builds the skills to see the whole patient.

Explore the basics of anatomy and physiology and how this foundational knowledge supports safe, effective nursing care

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videos•Total 21 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction and Setup•1 minute
  • Introduction•5 minutes
  • What is A&P and why does it matter in nursing•4 minutes
  • Anatomical terminology and orientation•2 minutes
  • From cells to systems in nursing•2 minutes
  • Core Principles of Body Function•4 minutes
  • Introduction to Major Body Systems•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Graded Assessment - Foundations of A&P in Nursing•30 minutes

Apply your understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to real-world nursing scenarios and patient assessments using a system-by-system approach

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videos•Total 31 minutes
  • Applying Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge Introduction•3 minutes
  • The Nursing Process and Clinical Application of A&P•5 minutes
  • The Cardiovascular System and Nursing Practice•4 minutes
  • The Respiratory System Supporting Patients Breathing•3 minutes
  • The musculoskeletal system: Mobility and recovery•4 minutes
  • The digestive system and Patient Nutrition•3 minutes
  • The Urinary System - waste removal and fluid balance•3 minutes
  • Specialized systems in nursing context•4 minutes
  • Simulation - Vessel Match Challenge •1 minute
  • Simulation - Upper Airways Explorer•1 minute
  • Simulation - Digestion Detective•1 minute
  • Simulation - Urinary System Flow: Organ Order Challenge•1 minute
  • Simulation - Reproductive Reorder•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Graded Assessment - Applying A&P Knowledge in Nursing Practice•30 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Anatomy and physiology (A&P) is the study of how the human body is structured and how it functions. In this course, you’ll learn how anatomy and physiology relate to nursing, from interpreting vital signs to understanding how different body systems interact in illness and recovery.

This course is designed to make A&P accessible and practical, even if you’ve never studied it before. With immersive 3D models, real-life case examples, and simplified explanations, you’ll build confidence in understanding how the body works and how that knowledge applies to patient care.

Unlike traditional science-heavy courses, this one focuses on the basics of anatomy and physiology through a nursing lens. You won’t just learn what the organs do, you’ll learn how that knowledge supports everyday clinical decisions, patient assessments, and person-centered care.

Yes! This course is ideal for learners preparing to enter nursing school or clinical placements. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the body’s systems and how they relate to nursing, giving you a head start in your studies or career change into healthcare.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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