Is this legit? Ask the nurses who finished it.
You've seen our ads. You've watched a masterclass, maybe listened to the podcast. Checking before you enroll is the right instinct. Here is the accreditation, the numbers and what graduates say in their own words.
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Accreditation
Yes, this is an AHNCC‑recognized pathway to NC‑BC / HWNC‑BC.
AHNCC lists Nurse Life Coach Academy as a recommended program, and the American Holistic Nurses Association endorses it. You can check the listing yourself at ahncc.org (opens in a new tab).
NLCA Certification
28 weeks · 121 CEUs
Exam Eligibility
AHNCC requirements met
Sit for the NC-BC Exam
98% of our nurses pass
Board-Certified Nurse Coach
Credentialed. Verified. Yours.
After certification, our 200-CEU Nurse Coach Residency is post-graduate private practice training.
Is it legit?
Is this a real program? Ask the skeptics.
When I first heard about Nurse Life Coach Academy, I was very skeptical that this was a legitimate way to make money as a nurse. I was also very unhappy at my job and looking for an exit plan. … What I've found is the thing that I believe God has been preparing for me. My time in the NLCA curriculum has been life-changing and I can't wait to see what's in store for me as I move into the Residency program and into my private practice!
Lori Clifton
Nurse Life Coach Academy has been an answer to the feeling of longing for something more in my life and career. Somewhere where the art of nursing and human connection can thrive for both the nurse and the client. The program was lifechanging. I was skeptical at first because it felt like they were speaking right to me, to my exact feelings and situation and that felt suspicious! The more I kept checking into it, the more I saw that this was the real thing. The program has been beyond supportive of me as a person and my goals. It's an environment where I have been able to thrive and grow. After 19 years of bedside nursing, I've found my next calling, and I can't wait to start the next stage of my nursing career! Thank you NLCA!
Erin Rudeen
This is not a scam! It's been an awesome journey. This course has helped me better deal with patient relations and the politics of nursing and healthcare in general. It has been well worth the money. I am looking for to advancing my coaching skills and eventually leaving bedside nursing.
T N
I came to this course already having already been through a Nurse Coaching certification. I can say without a doubt that NLCA exceeded my expectations. I knew it was going to be so good because of the two super amazing humans that created it but damn...it was an incredible experience. I have walked away feeling even more confident with my coaching and picked up some friends along the way. NLCA allowed me to dive into the depths of who I am and provided more clarity about my path moving forward…
Erin Arroyo
Your schedule
Can I fit it around a full-time job? They did.
This is an amazing course. I am graduating from this course feeling well prepared with the knowledge and tools needed to help launch myself as a nurse life coach. The instructors put you right at ease. The modules move along smoothly. The rhythm of the course is just right. I work full time and was very able to make the time I needed for both the modules/assignments and the practicum hours.
Sara
I highly recommend the Nurse Life Coaching Academy program. What stood out most for me were the flexible and convenient enough to complete while working 40 hours per week. Well-structured and manageable for busy nurses. Practical coaching tools that I could immediately apply in real conversations. It helped me become a better listener and ask more meaningful, reflective questions...
Glenna P.
NLCA is an amazing organization. The certification course is life changing and able to be completed while working full-time. The coaches are positive, very knowledgeable, and supportive. What a great experience! Thank you, Laura, for creating this opportunity!
Terry Speaks
Your practice
Will I get clients? Four graduates answer.
I remember Laura telling me that I would not come out the same way I came in, and boy was she right. I am healing, thriving instead of surviving, and I have gratitude for everyone I have met along the way... I had two paid clients before I even graduated, a private practice business launch, and an army behind me. It brought my nursing fire back.
Brandy Coleman, RN
Awesome to be a part of this amazing Nurse Coaching training and now community! Outstanding instructors! Created for individuals leading busy lives! Truly transformative! I looked extensively into other programs before this program found me! … I started my own coaching business during the program! This program sets you up for success!
Gina Bishop
When I enrolled in the Nurse Life Coach Academy, I was hoping to learn a new set of skills. What I gained was so much more. After more than 35 years as a registered nurse, I thought I understood what it meant to help people... Through the Academy, I completed more than 70 hours of one-on-one coaching with individuals across the country. Those experiences transformed not only my coaching skills but also the way I communicate and connect with others. One of the greatest gifts this program gave me was the confidence to launch my own private practice, Life By Design Coaching...
Victoria Zietlow
Before enrolling in the Nurse Life Coach Academy, I had spent more than three decades leading healthcare organizations as a Chief Nursing Officer and executive leader. NLCA helped me build on that foundation by adding evidence-based coaching skills that inspired me to launch Flourish by Design™, where I now help people intentionally create lives aligned with health, purpose, and meaning. If you’re considering this path, know that it’s about far more than earning a certification—it’s about discovering new ways to serve, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Sheri L Testani, DNP
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Watch the video storiesBurnout
What about burnout? Three nurses answer.
This program has quite literally transformed my life. I went from contemplating leaving nursing practice to having meaningful interactions with clients that have renewed my sense of purpose! Thank you NLCA!
Kayla Worley
My favorite parts of Nurse Life Coach Academy were the Coaching Labs, connection and relationships with other Nurses, excellent training and getting healed of Burnout while I became more equipped to help others. … I now coach for pay on kayaks, hikes, mini retreats and more. … This has been a true healing place.
Nancy Barlow
I needed something different in my career, something more aligned and more meaningful than the bedside ICU role. This program is incredible. I’ve grown so much personally, feel more joy in my bedside job, and am eager to build a powerful business of empowering others. If you’re hesitating, take this as your sign.
Amethyst Woodland
The cost
Is it worth the money? They think so.
The NLCA has truly been a game changer for me. I’m so grateful I came across their program. From the quality of the leaders to the depth of the material and the hands‑on coaching experiences, it has exceeded every expectation. I would recommend this program to anyone without hesitation — absolutely worth every penny.
Julia Pyle
NLCA is worth every penny! If you feel like you have a greater purpose than your years at bedside or working for a doctor, and are ready to do something on your own, I cannot say enough good things about this program. The amount of evidenced based content fully supports the importance and the validity of nurse life coaching. The curriculum is plentiful but flexible, the instructors are amazing, super personable and very available should you need anything outside of their live labs, calls or optional office hours...
Jennie Digges
Nurse Life Coaching Academy is well worth every penny and every minute spent! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to coach others and influence their goal setting and accomplishments!!
Mary Terry
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