1. Frequently Asked Questions
  2. Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program

Which INCA program should I take to become eligible for Nurse Coach Board Certification and/or Holistic Nurse Board Certification?

Understand the certification pathways and find the right INCA program for your professional goals.

To become eligible for Nurse Coach Board Certification (NC-BC) or Holistic Nurse Board Certification (HN-BC)through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), you must complete a program that fulfills their educational and supervised practice requirements.

INCA's Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP) is the only program we offer that meets the requirements for both the NC-BC and HN-BC credentials.

  • To qualify for NC-BC: Complete the full INCCP, which includes over 200 contact hours of theoretical content, coaching practicum with supervision, and board prep support.

  • To qualify for HN-BC: Nurses who complete the INCCP meet the contact hour requirements for holistic certification as well. 

After completion of Levels 1 & 2 of our Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program, all nurses who meet licensing, practice and educational requirements will qualify to take the Nurse Coach Certification Exam AND the Holistic Nurse Certification Exam. More info on board certification