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The Integrative Nurse Coach ® Certificate Program (INCCP) empowers nurses to transform their practice through a holistic approach, integrating mind-body-spirit wellness techniques.

For Nurses, By Nurses

The Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program (INCCP) was developed by the founders of Nurse Coaching and has been at the forefront of the Nurse Coaching movement  for over a decade.

Holistic Approach

Our curriculum is based on a whole person model of care that addresses the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, and environmental aspects of health and wellbeing.

National Accreditation

The Integrative Nurse Coach Academy is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Nurse Coach Certificate Program Structure

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Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program Overview

The Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP) empowers nurses to transform their practice through a holistic approach, integrating mind-body-spirit wellness techniques.

Spanning 120 contact hours, the program is designed to deepen your expertise in nurse coaching and prepare you for board certification. The program includes three key parts: Foundations, Practicum, and an optional NC-BC Board Certification Review.

This ANCC-accredited course equips you to lead with compassion, build meaningful patient connections, and advance your career in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Duration

The Integrative Nurse Coach ® Certificate Program offers 120 contact hours and takes places over 7 months. The program is divided into three parts.

Part 1: Integrative Nurse Coach ® Foundations – 12 weeks – 36 Contact Hours

Part 2: Integrative Nurse Coach ® Practicum – 16 weeks – 60 Contact Hours

Part 3: Nurse Coach Board Certification Review – OPTIONAL, at your own pace – 24 Contact Hours

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Audience

 If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and guiding patients on their wellness journeys, this program is for you. INCCP is ideal for nurses who want to integrate holistic, mind-body-spirit techniques into their practice, helping patients achieve long-term health and well-being.

  • Registered Nurses (RNs): Seeking to enhance their practice with integrative and holistic approaches.
  • Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs): Looking to incorporate coaching into their clinical work.
  • Nurse Educators and Leaders: Aiming to transform healthcare environments through innovative, compassionate leadership.
  • Nurses in Transition: Those considering a shift to independent practice or expanding their roles within their current organizations.

Whether you’re an RN or an APN, a seasoned nurse leader or a recent graduate, this program empowers you to make a lasting impact.

Location

Expand your nursing practice through our 100% online program, where you’ll connect with a small group of like-minded nurses in an interactive, supportive environment. Each group is guided by an expert, practicing board-certified Nurse Coach faculty mentor.

Engage in live video calls, vibrant discussion forums, and comprehensive video lectures. You’ll deepen your knowledge through reflective activities, written assignments, and peer and client coaching sessions. 

Our program also integrates awareness practices and holistic approaches, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that supports both personal & professional growth.

Cohort Dates

The INCCP is offered in 4 cohorts per year, with start dates in January, April, June, and September.

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Accreditation

The Integrative Nurse Coach Academy is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17700 for 84 contact hours.

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National Board Certifications

Upon successful completion of hte program, you will meet all of the contact hour and coaching hour requirements to sit for two national Board Certifications:

Holistic Nurse Board Certified
(HN-BC)

and

Nurse Coach Board Certified
(NC-BC)

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Integrative Nurse Coach ® Foundations

The Integrative Nurse Coach® Foundations course is the first step in the Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP).

This 36-contact-hour course establishes the core principles of nurse coaching, emphasizing holistic, mind-body-spirit approaches.

Through a blend of interactive video sessions, discussion forums, bi-weekly live meetings, peer coaching practice and reflective activities, you’ll explore therapeutic presence, effective communication, and integrative health practices.

The course is designed to enhance your self-awareness and professional skills, laying the groundwork for more advanced practices and a deeper connection with your patients.

Fast Facts

Duration: 12 Weeks

Contact Hours: 36

Textbook: Nurse Coaching: Integrative Approaches for Health and Wellbeing

Foundations can be taken independently (without Parts 2 or 3) but you will not be eligible for Holistic or Nurse Coach Board Certification, nor the bundle discount.

  • Learn Integrative Nurse Coaching Skills to implement in practice immediately
  • Experience self-transformation in your personal and professional life
  • Practice coaching in remote sessions with your peers
  • Work in all healthcare settings as an Integrative Nurse Coach
  • Incorporate a holistic framework in health promotion
  • Learn from Experts in Nurse Coaching and Holistic Nursing

Bi-Weekly Live Meetings

Students meet online in small groups every other week, providing a collaborative and supportive learning environment. 

These sessions are led by experienced board-certified Nurse Coach faculty mentors, providing a valuable opportunity not only to discuss course content and real-world applications but also to focus on your self-development. Engaging in these discussions fosters personal growth, helping you deepen your self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

This self-development is crucial as it enhances your ability to connect with patients, understand their needs on a deeper level, and support them more effectively in their wellness journeys.

Students can choose their preferred meeting times one month before the program starts, ensuring the schedule aligns with their personal and professional commitments.

Peer Coaching Practice

Peer coaching through video conferences, allowing you to connect with fellow students in real time. This format ensures a dynamic and engaging experience, fostering deep connections and collaborative learning.

Tailored Learning Experiences:
While prompts are provided, each peer coaching session is unique, shaped by the individual needs and goals of the participants. This flexibility allows you to practice and apply coaching techniques in a way that resonates with your personal style and the specific context of each session.

Building Confidence and Skills:
Peer coaching is an essential component of the INCCP, offering a safe space to refine your skills and receive constructive feedback. Through these sessions, you’ll build the confidence and competence necessary to effectively guide patients on their wellness journeys, making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Weekly Module Titles

  1. The Nurse Coach Role
  2. Integrative Health & Wellness Assessment
  3. Integrative Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing Model
  4. Holistic Nursing Principles, Values and Ethics
  5. Theory of Integrative Nurse Coaching
  6. Integrative Nurse Coach Skills Development
  7. Behavioral Considerations for Goal Achievement
  8. Implementing Coaching into Practice Settings
  9. Integrative Nurse Coach Leadership Model
  10. Nurse Coach Basics, Process & Practice Competencies
  11. The Business of Nurse Coaching
  12. Preparing for Certification
Nurse Coaching Programs - Overview

This program has been peer-reviewed & is endorsed by American Holistic Nurses Association.

Integrative Nurse Coach ® Practicum

The Integrative Nurse Coach® Practicum is the second part of the Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP) and consists of 60 contact hours and supervised coaching dedicated to applying the foundational knowledge gained in the first course.

This hands-on, supervised experience allows you to practice and refine your coaching skills in real-world settings. Through client coaching, peer collaboration, and mentor guidance, you’ll develop the competence and confidence needed to effectively support patients in their wellness journeys.

The Practicum is essential for meeting the coaching supervision hours required for board certification, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future role as an Integrative Nurse Coach®.

Fast Facts

Duration: 16 Weeks

Contact Hours: 60 contact hours / coaching hours

Textbook: Nurse Coaching: Integrative Approaches for Health and Wellbeing

  • 60 Contact Hours / Coaching Hours
  • Practice coaching clients under INCA Nurse Coach Faculty expert supervision
  • Group coach clients with chronic conditions in various settings
  • Refine coaching skills & competencies for certification
  • Sit for Board Certification in Nurse Coaching and/or Holistic Nursing
  • Pre-requisite: INC Foundations or another Nurse Coaching program.
  • Take both board certification exams to become a Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Board Certified (HWNC-BC®)

Live Small Group Meetings

Students meet online in small groups every three weeks, providing a collaborative and supportive learning environment. 

These sessions, led by experienced board-certified Nurse Coach faculty mentors, provide a collaborative environment where you can discuss your client sessions in depth, present case studies, and receive valuable feedback from your peers and mentors.

These meetings also offer opportunities to explore challenges, share insights, and refine your coaching techniques, ensuring you grow both professionally and personally as you work towards becoming a certified integrative nurse coach.

If continuing from Foundations, your group time, leader, and peers will remain the same.

Client Practice Sessions

During the Practicum, you are required to coach clients as part of fulfilling the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) requirements for board certification. Securing your own clients is essential for developing your practical skills as an integrative nurse coach. However, to support you in this process, INCA has created a database of clients seeking free coaching, making it easier for you to connect with individuals ready for coaching.

You can conduct these sessions in person, over the phone, or online using INCA’s customized client management system, MyNurseCoach Practice™. This platform simplifies client management, allowing you to track progress, schedule sessions, and maintain detailed records. After completing the program, you have the option to continue using MyNurseCoach Practice™ for a fee, enabling you to maintain a professional and organized coaching practice as you transition into your independent career.

This robust system not only meets certification requirements but also prepares you for success as an integrative nurse coach in various settings.

More Details

  • The Integrative Nurse Coach® Practicum program provides a guided experience and immersion into individual and group coaching experiences with peers and clients.
  • Coaching competencies and skills are refined through continued study, and the support from a community of learners and master nurse coaches.
  • One-to-one conversation, transcript feedback and observation by experienced nurse coach supervisors, mentors students into the possibilities of the profession of nurse coaching. The experience fosters the confidence to plan and implement group and individual coaching sessions.
  • This program provides the contact hours necessary for national board certification (HN-BC or HWNC-BC) through the American Holistic Nurse Credentialing Corporation. Achieving certification requires a committed effort of developing the skills and competencies required for national board certification.
  • With faculty guidance, each student will arrange for individual and group client coaching experiences for additional practice, transcript write-up and feedback.
  • Students are required to review the nurse coach certification requirements to decide if they will meet standards set.
Nurse Coach &Amp; Holistic Nurse Board Certification

Board Certification in Nurse Coaching
and/or Holistic Nursing

Nurse Coach Board Certification Review

The NC-BC Board Certification Review Course is an included, but optional part 3 of the INCCP.  The review course is essential for nurses seeking to achieve the prestigious Nurse Coach Board Certification (NC-BC). Designed as a comprehensive, self-paced review, this 24-contact-hour course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully prepare for the NC-BC certification exam. Through engaging and in-depth content, the course covers the core competencies, standards of practice, and ethical guidelines required for board-certified nurse coaches.

Participants will deepen their understanding of holistic nursing theories, integrative health modalities, and evidence-based coaching practices while gaining valuable insights into the exam structure and question types.

This optional third part of the Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program is ideal for those who want focused preparation and additional study support to enhance their professional credibility and career advancement in nurse coaching.

By completing this review course, nurses will feel empowered to take the NC-BC certification exam with a thorough, well-rounded understanding of the concepts and skills tested, paving the way for certification and future opportunities as a board-certified nurse coach.

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Expert Nurse Faculty

Board Certified Nurse Coach Leaders

Board Certified Nurse Coach Leaders

Our visionary team joins together at the forefront of healthcare transformation - bringing the expanded role of the Nurse Coach to all nurses, all individuals, and all communities.
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Board Certifications

Nurse Coaching and Holistic Nursing

Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Board Certified

Meet the continuing education and coaching hour requirements to sit for TWO national board certification exams: Holistic Nursing & Nurse Coaching.
Board Certification

Time & Schedule Flexibility

Choose to take just part one, or the full program

Time Flexibility

Take Part 1 only to begin implementing coaching skills in 12 weeks, or take the entire INCCP & get board certified in 7 months! Programs offered 100% online & multiple times throughout the year!

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible Payment Plans and Scheduling

Payment Plans

Register with a deposit and make automatic payments on your credit card. Customize the terms to what works best for you!
Payment Plans

Specialty Program Discounts

We offer specialty programs to expand your nurse coaching skillset!

INCCP Alumni receive a discount on ALL Specialty Programs!

Never stop learning! After you graduate the INCCP, expand your knowledge base and skillset by joining a specialty program! Cannabis Nursing, Functional Medicine for Nurses, The Business of Nurse Coaching, Mindfulness Practices, End-of-Life Coaching and More!
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Custom Coaching Software

Use INCA's MyNurseCoach Practice™ to manage your practicum clients for free!

MyNurseCoach Practice™

Built in custom forms, scheduling, meetings, and more! Opt to subscribe after you graduate!

Nurse Coaching Textbook

INCA was founded by the authors of the leading nurse coaching textbook

Nurse Coaching: Integrative Approaches for Lifestyle Health and Wellbeing

Our founders wrote the AJN award winning textbook on Nurse Coaching, and our program is structured around it!
Textbook

Assessment Tools & Forms

Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment™

Validated Assessment Tools and Forms

Students get lifetime access to our Validated Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment tools as well as a variety of other intake and legal forms

Certification Prep Course

Be ready to take your Nurse Coach Board Certification

Certification Prep Course

Detailed study guide and dozens of practice questions... FREE to all INCCP Alumni. Offers 24 Contact Hours toward license renewal as well!

Accreditation

We offer additional programs in holistic and integrative nursing to expand your nurse coaching skillset!

ANCC

The Integrative Nurse Coach Academy is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17700.
Accreditation Info

Business Development

Embedded throughout the course and...

Start your own business

Business basics are embedded throughout the INCCP. We offer an additional business intensive lead by Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN - CEO of Nursepreneurs. Register for INCCP and the Business of Nurse Coaching at the same time to save an extra $200!
The Business of Nurse Coaching

Alumni Community

The largest nurse coaching community

The Largest Global Community of Nurse Coaches

Meet potential career connections while making lifelong friends. Stay in touch with INCA with ongoing access our alumni connection portal after graduating.
Testimonials
  • Explore integrative lifestyle strategies for health and wellness promotion for both the nurse and the client
  • Nurse Coach framework to deliver integrative therapies in all healthcare settings
  • Relationship-based care approach to the local and global community
  • Integrative Health & Wellness Assessment™ with Nutrition and Environmental emphases
  • Self-development and Self-Transformation of the Nurse with a Focus on Awareness Practice Development
  • Professional Practice Model for nursing practice in organizations
  • Expert Nurse Coach Faculty
  • Sit for TWO National Board Certification - Nurse Coach AND Holistic Nurse
Nurse Coaching Programs - Overview
Two Board Certifications

Our Faculty | Board-Certified Nurse Coach Experts

Barbara Dossey
Barbara Dossey
PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, HWNC-BC
  • Co-Founder
  • /Lecture Faculty
Janet Booth
Janet Booth
MA, RN, NC-BC
  • Lecture Faculty
  • /Specialty Program Faculty
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Frequently Asked Questions

The term Nurse Coach is a newer Nursing role to describe a Registered Nurse who has devoted additional time, energy and investment into obtaining extra training, education, and practice in developing the skills and presence to provide holistic and scientific-based health and wellness coaching, beyond their original Nursing school training.

Nurse Coaches are a distinct breed of Nurses completely focused on enhancing the health and well-being of their clients, patients and communities.

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a nurse coach.

Nurse Coaches are devoted to the art of caring and the science of Nursing and healthcare.

Nurse Coaches are uniquely positioned to provide a distinct set of health and wellness coaching skills because they are committed to incorporating Nursing and healthcare-based knowledge and wisdom into all coaching interactions.

Nurse Coaches believe that even in illness, one can find a new meaning of health and thrive in it, through all stages of life.

Uniquely, Integrative Nurse Coaches use the Theory of Integrative Nurse Coaching to guide their practice.

Nurse Coaches deeply listen to uncover the stories unique to a client, and then use these stories, along with the client’s life experiences to co-create a wellness plan to fully support and honor the client’s health.

Learn more about what a nurse coach does

All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses are eligible to take the Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program.

Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for nurse coaching certification.  

Learn more about holistic nursing and nurse coaching board certification.

Absolutely! Many of our graduates have opened their own independent nurse coaching businesses.

If you need help setting up the business, we have an additional course that will help you with just that!

Check out The Business of Nurse Coaching,

To become a nurse coach, you typically need to have a current nursing license and complete a nurse coach certification program.

A nurse coach program can help you advance your nursing career by providing you with specialized skills and knowledge in coaching and patient-centered care.

Nurse coaches are in high demand in many healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Certification as a nurse coach can also increase your earning potential and expand your career opportunities.

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Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program

The INCCP offers you:

  • 120 Contact Hours Approved by American Holistic Nurses Association, an approved provider of continuing education by the ANCC.
  • Part 1: INC Foundations 36 hours over 12 weeks
  • Part 2: INC Practicum 60 hours over 16 weeks
  • Part 3: NC-BC Board Certification Review 24 Contact Hours
  • Eligibility for 2 Board Certifications Meet the continuing education and coaching hour requirements to sit for board certification in Nurse Coaching and/or Holistic Nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC)
  • Pre-requisite: an active RN license As long as you have your RN, you can take this program. That said, AHNCC requires a BSN to sit for Nurse Coach Board Certification. If you have an associate's degree, you can still sit for Holistic Nurse Board Certification!!
$5,694
$3,997
This includes Foundations and Practicum! Save 30% by registering for this bundle at least 30 days prior to the start date!
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Early Registration Price increases to $4,400 thirty days before each cohort.
Integrative Nurse Coach Foundations

Part 1 of the INCCP includes:

  • 36 Contact Hours
  • Nurse Coaching skills to implement in to practice immediately Integrative Nurse Coaching offers you innovative communication skills to add to your nursing toolkit. Applicable to any and all nursing specialties!
  • Practice Coaching with your peers Practice what you've learned with like-minded nurses in the program! Coach and be coached 🙂
  • Pre-requisite: an active RN license As long as you have your RN, you can take this program!
$2,797
$2,197
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Early Registration Price increases to $2,297 thirty days before each cohort.
Integrative Nurse Coach Practicum

Part 2 of the INCCP offers you:

  • 60 Contact & Coaching Hours
  • Coach clients and receive invaluable feedback from expert NC-BC Faculty Meet the coaching hours and continuing education hours for board certification. Coaching can be done online using our web conferencing platform, or in person.
  • All hours for board certification Board Certification requirements can be found on https://inursecoach.com/board-certification/
  • Pre-req: Interview with INCA **THE FOLLOWING IS APPLICABLE IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR PART 2 ONLY.** If you learned your foundational coaching knowledge from somewhere other than INCA, you must schedule a brief phone interview with our education team. Please email admissions@inursecoach.com to schedule a time to talk before signing up.
  • Part 3: Board Certification Review Course - additional 24 Contact Hours
$3,397
$2,897
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  • Self-Paced with Live Group Coaching Experience
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*Integrative Nurse Coach Academy is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.