AHNA Endorsed Program

Nurse Coach Life Academy was created from a place of deep experience and a genuine love for this work. Founders Laura Minard and Shelby Kurz have spent over 12 years coaching full-time, walking the same path you’re on now. They’ve built thriving private practices, helped countless nurses step into their power as coaches, and truly understand the challenges and dreams of this community.

Through their journey, they noticed a pattern—the nurse coaches making the biggest impact (and income) were embracing a life coach approach, deepening their skills through additional certifications. That’s why they built this program: to be the one-stop shop they wish they had—a place where nurses can get everything they need to coach with confidence, grow a successful business, and feel fully supported every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take your coaching practice seriously—whether in private practice or another setting—you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve been where you are, and we’re here to help you succeed.

No, of course not! This is your adventure, but students can maintain real life (work, family, etc) and also participate in the course.

That being said, this is an investment of your time, and planning for an 8-10-hour commitment every week would be a good ballpark.

You will be a Certified Nurse Life Coach by the end of this program, and earn a Certificate of Completion. We do not offer the National Board Exam, which is offered through AHNCC.org.  You will have the hours needed to sit for the board exam of your choosing, Nurse Coaching Board Certified (NC BC) or Health and/or Wellness Nurse Coaching – Board Certified (HWNC-BC).

Calls are recorded, and we encourage you to commit to making as many live calls as possible for the best learning experience.

The NLCA Coaching Model was created with the end result in mind. We teach the theories and frameworks, the nurse coaching process and competencies, and core coaching skills, just like the other certifications.

However, we include practical templates and tools and resources to equip the beginner nurse coach with everything they need to start earning money as a professional coach upon graduation.

Yes! Our 30 hours of coaching lab, facilitated by an Experienced Coach, will allow you to coach in real time and receive feedback on coaching techniques.

We include our comprehensive business course called "The Preceptorship". This course has successfully prepared over 500+ private practices in the United States. This includes everything you need to:

• Open your practice, sample contracts
• Marketing Training for In-Person or Online approaches
• Sales training that doesn't feel like sales
• Monthly Live Business Focused workshops
• Mentorship from Lead Learning Coaches who are the most successful in their field.

We understand that life happens! Please note that the enrollment fee is non-refundable once payment has been made. If you have questions or need support, we’re always here to help.

You should expect 4-6 hours/week between live calls, coaching hours, and coursework.

You should expect 4-6 hours/week between live calls, coaching hours, and coursework.

Yes! When you reserve your spot early, you get immediate access to the materials — no need to wait. You’ll have extra time to dive in, explore at your own pace, and feel even more prepared before the live calls begin.