Flagship program
The original nurse coach certificate — the foundation every specialty program builds on.
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A 20-minute call to match your license, schedule and goals to the right program.
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RN, LPN/LVN and internationally-educated nurses all have a path.
Licensure and where you trained both factor in. Admissions can confirm your route.
What each program costs, how many contact hours you'll earn, and the flexible ways to make it work for your budget.
Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit are chosen at checkout and subject to each provider's approval. INCA's Monthly Auto-Debit Plan is offered directly through INCA with no credit check.
| Feature | Klarna | Affirm | PayPal Credit | INCA Auto-Debit (Partial.ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Monthly financing | Monthly installment loan | Revolving credit line (Synchrony Bank) | Internal INCA payment plan |
| Term | 6 to 24 months | 3 to 36 months | 6-month promo, then revolving | 12 to 24 weeks, set by program length |
| Interest and fees | 0% to 35.99% APR | 0% to 36% APR | 0% if paid in full within 6 months on $149+; after that, variable APR (typically 30%+) charged from the purchase date | Flat 5% admin fee, no interest |
| Credit check | Recorded on your credit file and visible to other lenders | Soft check to see your rate; a hard check may apply when you accept a longer loan | Hard check at application | None |
| Down payment | Possibly, based on credit | Possibly, based on credit | None | 10% of tuition |
| Late fees | $7 or 25% of the installment, whichever is greater, capped at 25% of the purchase | None | May apply | None, but missed payments can lead to suspension or removal from the program |
| Early payoff penalty | None | None | None | None |
| Available for | All programs | All programs (up to $20,000) | All programs ($149+) | Programs over $500 |
| Where to apply | At checkout | At checkout | At checkout | Plan estimator on each program's enrollment page |
Pick a program to see approximate monthly amounts for each option. These are illustrative estimates, not a credit offer; your actual rate and terms are set by the provider at checkout.
Your certificate of completion, contact-hour award, or letter of completion is issued once every scheduled payment has been made. This applies to all four options.
The INCA Auto-Debit Plan runs 12 to 24 weeks to match your program's length and must be paid off before the program ends. Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit aren't tied to your program timeline.
If you defer your INCCP cohort, your payment plan continues on its original schedule. Deferral and payment are handled separately.
Three pathways, one program, self-paced within a cohort. Each pathway builds on the one before it. Every pathway includes board-certification eligibility (NC-BC & HN-BC / HWNC-BC), experienced faculty, and lifetime alumni access.
| Component | Contact hours | Certification | Implementation | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The INCCP core | ||||
| Level 1: Foundations | 90 | ✓Included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Level 2: Practicum | 156 | ✓Included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Level 3: NC-BC & HN-BC Board Review | 48 | ✓Included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Board-certification eligibility (NC-BC & HN-BC / HWNC-BC) | – | ✓Included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Alumni Community Hub, lifetime access | – | ✓Included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Nurse Coaching in Practice courses (also sold on their own, see below) | ||||
| Launching Your Nurse Coaching Business & Private Practice | 40 | –Not included | Choose 1 | ✓Included |
| Integrating Nurse Coaching into Organizations & Communities | 40 | –Not included | ✓Included | |
| Extras | ||||
| Alumni discounts on specialty programs | – | –Not included | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Integrative Nurse Coaching Interventions™ bonus ($1,200 value) | – | –Not included | –Not included | ✓Included |
| 1:1 Career Pathway meeting with faculty | – | –Not included | –Not included | ✓Included |
| Total contact hours | 294 | 334 | 374 | |
| Tuition | $4,300 | $4,900 | $5,500 | |
Start anytime, no cohort required. Filter and sort to find the right fit. A tag marks the courses that are also part of an INCCP pathway, so pathway students already have them. Every INCA program awards ANCC-accredited contact hours accepted for continuing education in all 50 states.
| Course | Contact hours | Tuition | Payment plans | Who can enroll | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Coaching in Practice: open to all nurses, also part of the INCCP | |||||
Both courses · save $494 Included in INCCP Expansion | 80 | $1,500 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses, incl. LPN/LVN | Register now |
Business + private practice Included in INCCP Implementation (choose 1) and Expansion | 40 | $997 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses, incl. LPN/LVN | Register now |
Organizations + communities Included in INCCP Implementation (choose 1) and Expansion | 40 | $997 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses, incl. LPN/LVN | Register now |
| Specialty Courses: self-paced, start anytime | |||||
Dual Certificate Pathway · save $395 | 193.5 | $3,295 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses | Register now |
A Functional Medicine Framework for Nurses | 101 | $2,395 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses | Register now |
Full program, Parts 1 + 2 | 100 | $2,199 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | Licensed nurses (LPN/LVN, RN, APRN) | Register now |
A Lifestyle Medicine Framework for Nurses | 92.5 | $1,295 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit | All nurses | Register now |
Part 1 · cannabis nursing | 25 | $399 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit (not available) | Licensed nurses (LPN/LVN, RN, APRN) | Register now |
Acute Care | 55 | $399 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit (not available) | All nurses & healthcare pros | Register now |
Introductory course | 40 | $399 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit (not available) | All nurses & healthcare pros | Register now |
Reflective practice for Nurse Coaches | 22 | $199 | KlarnaAffirmPayPalAuto-Debit (not available) | All nurses & healthcare pros | Register now |
More than 25% of INCA students receive some form of employer support.
INCA programs are ANCC-accredited continuing nursing education, which makes them eligible for most employer reimbursement and tuition-assistance programs. Ask about the INCA Employer Reimbursement Package for the documentation you need, including accreditation details, contact hours, and receipts.
Employer reimbursement resourcesNo. Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit are available at checkout, and INCA offers a Monthly Auto-Debit Plan for programs over $500. Many students choose a plan rather than paying up front.
No. Your course access, faculty, contact hours, and certificate requirements are the same regardless of how you pay. The payment method affects when you pay, not what you receive.
It depends on the option. Checking your rate with Affirm is a soft inquiry and won't affect your score; accepting an Affirm loan at INCCP tuition levels typically involves a hard inquiry, which may cause a small, temporary dip. Klarna runs a credit check at application that is recorded on your credit file and visible to other lenders, whether or not you're approved. PayPal Credit runs a hard check at application. The INCA Monthly Auto-Debit Plan has no credit check.
Each provider uses its own approval criteria, so a decline from one doesn't mean the others will decline you. If none of them work, the INCA Monthly Auto-Debit Plan has no credit check and is available on programs over $500. You're also welcome to schedule a call, and an admissions specialist will walk through what fits your timeline and budget.
No. The Auto-Debit Plan is for programs over $500. For CannyNurse® Foundations, Homeopathy for Nurses, Nursing Pathways in Psychedelic Care, and End-of-Life Coaching, your monthly options are Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit.
No. With Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit, INCA receives your full tuition once the plan is approved, so your seat is held just as it would be with a one-time payment. With the Auto-Debit Plan, your enrollment is confirmed once your signed agreement and down payment clear.
The plan doesn't charge a late fee. Late or failed payments can lead to suspension or removal from the program under INCA's Removal Policy, and certificates aren't issued until tuition is paid in full. If a payment fails, please contact admissions right away. Biweekly debits are also available on request.
Yes. All four options allow early payoff with no penalty. To settle an Auto-Debit balance early, contact admissions.
Refunds follow INCA's course policies. For the INCCP, a refund is available if you request it within 48 hours of registering, your start date is at least 30 days away, and you haven't accessed course materials. For specialty courses, the window is one business day after registration, provided you haven't accessed materials. Approved refunds carry a 6% processing fee, and payment-plan administrative fees are non-refundable. See the Course Policies for full terms.
No. All four payment options continue on their original schedule after a deferral.
Certificates, contact hours, and completion letters are issued once you've completed the program requirements and your tuition is paid in full.
Often, yes. More than 25% of INCA students receive some form of employer support. Ask about the Employer Reimbursement Package and we'll provide the documentation to support your request, or see our employer reimbursement resources.
Klarna, Affirm, and PayPal Credit are mainly for U.S. residents, though Klarna and PayPal operate in some other countries; check each provider's terms at checkout. The INCA Monthly Auto-Debit Plan can usually be set up for international students. Email admissions@inursecoach.com to talk through your options.
Schedule a call with an admissions specialist. Every one of them is an INCA graduate and a Board-Certified Nurse Coach.
Schedule a call with a Board-Certified Nurse Coach Admissions Specialist. Every one of them is an INCA graduate who has walked this path.
INCA is not affiliated with Klarna, Affirm, or PayPal Credit and receives no compensation for financing approvals. All credit decisions, rates, and terms are made solely by those providers. Terms and availability may change; payment examples are illustrative and are not a credit offer, and prequalification does not guarantee approval. The INCA Monthly Auto-Debit Plan is administered by INCA through Partial.ly under its financing agreement.
All payment plans are subject to INCA's Course Policies, including continued payments on the original schedule after a deferral. Tuition and contact hours current as of October 2026; confirm live pricing at checkout.