Does the INCCP Qualify Me for NBHWC Certification?
The INCCP is built exclusively for nurses and leads to nurse-specific board certification (NC-BC) through AHNCC — not NBHWC, which focuses on lay coaching.
Built specifically for nurses
The Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program is designed specifically and exclusively for nurses. We approach coaching as a nursing specialty, viewing health and wellbeing through a nursing lens.
INCA was previously an NBHWC-approved program, and our textbook is used in NBHWC's exam study guide. We chose not to renew because NBHWC is not nurse-centric and focuses on lay (non-nurse) coaching — our pathway is nurse-specific.
On completing the program, you can become nationally board certified as a Nurse Coach (NC-BC) through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). Our program also emphasizes self-development of the nurse, a holistic philosophy of care, and approaches such as clinical meditation and imagery — supported by a community of 2,100+ nurses.
Confirm current eligibility details with AHNCC, or ask an Admissions Specialist.