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Your Path to Nationally Recognized Nurse Coach Board Certification

This course has been prepared for certified nurses

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National Board Certification Path for Nurses

The full NSHC Health Coach Certification program is comprised of the NSHC CHC credential, along with the NSHC’s Professional Nurse Coaching Course: The RNs Supplemental Study & Resource Guide For Professional Nurse Coaching & Board Certification. Combined, these programs provide the required 60 health coaching CEs necessary for Nurses to qualify for the American Holistic Nurse Credentialing Center (AHNCC) NC-BC exam.

4th Edition is for all clinicians

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4th + Path is specifically for Nurses

The extra 18 CEs are important – it’s hard to get a few CEs here or there in health coaching to hit the 60 CE requirement to sit for the cert

Nurse Health Coach

How to become a Nurse Health Coach (NS-BC)

Who is this program for? (RNs, NPs, CNS) What they need to do with us (take full program to get 60 CEs) Step after they get their 60 CEs from us (supervised hours, sit for exam)

1

Participate in Program

Successfully pass the Full NSHC Health Coach Certification Program and earn 60 CEs

2

Supervised Coaching Hours

Partner with an Independent Health Coach and complete 60 Supervised Coaching Hours

3

Successfully Pass Exam

Sit and successfully pass the NC-BC exam

NSHC Program Content Outline

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Eligibility Requirements

Nurse Coach Board Certification

Who is this program for? (RNs, NPs, CNS) What they need to do with us (take full program to get 60 CEs) Step after they get their 60 CEs from us (supervised hours, sit for exam)

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Unrestricted, current RN License

International candidates who are not planning on working in the US may submit an RN license from their country.

60 contact hours, accrued over the past 3 years

Contact hours must include content consistent with the Nurse Coach Core Values & Competencies.

60 hours coaching experience

that has been supervised by a Certified Nurse Coach Supervisor who will provide a letter of validation to submit with your certification application

Active full-time Nursing practice

Minimum number of years required varies based upon highest degree obtained. See below

A baccalaureate degree (or higher) in Nursing

Active practice as a Baccalaureate-prepared RN for a minimum of 2 years full-time or 4,000 hours part-time within the past 5 years.

Or... An ADN or Diploma as a Registered Nurse

Active practice as a Diploma or Associate Degree-prepared RN for a minimum of 4 years full-time or 8,000 hours part-time within the past 7 year

Board Certification

Pathway towards board certification

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Certification

How much does it cost to get a health coach certification?

The cost for program materials is $875. NSHC offers volume discount pricing for groups of 5 or more! Click the Course Details link located under the Certification Tab to view volume pricing and requesting an invoice for your volume order.

What's included

  • Choice of either the hard copy or interactive e-manual version of the study materials.

  • 42 CE Contact Hours upon passing

  • First-year NSHC Membership free

  • One Free Test attempt when the test is completed within 12 months of purchase

  • Online Skills Practice

  • Self-assessments of your coaching style

  • Best practice clinical interventions for CHF, HTN, CAD, COPD, Diabetes, Depression, Pain, Pressure Ulcer

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