RN to NP would be considered the same trade. RN to software engineer would not.
You can claim these courses as an Employee Business Expense on form 2106, however, you won't benefit from this deductions unless:
1) You itemize your deductions (as opposed to the standard deduction) and
2) Your total work-related expenses are greater that 2% of your AGI (AGI is roughly your income)
To get there in TurboTax, go to Deductions & Credits > Job Expenses for W-2 Income
