NURSE COACHING BOARD 2026 HEALTHCARE
MENTORSHIP AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
STUDY GUIDE FULL PAPER AND ANSWERS
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: develops and uses a broad knowledge base related to
holistic nursing care, integrative health, health systems, professional
coaching competencies, counseling, health education and health
promotion
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: documents and maintains evidence of nurse coaching
competency
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: Seeks and develops competencies required for national
certification as a Professional Nurse Coach
◉ Research.
Answer: Core value that utilizes best evidence, including theories
and research to guide and enhance Professional Nurse Coaching
Practice
, ◉ Leadership (core value).
Answer: Partners with others to nurse coaching
◉ Leadership.
Answer: Core value that defines a clear vision, associated goals, and
a plan to implement and measure progress toward goals
◉ Self-reflection/Self-assessment.
Answer: Reflects on one's own reactions to client throughout the
nurse coaching process
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Standard for SETTING THE FOUNDATION FOR COACHING
TO BEGIN, starts with becoming fully present with self and client.
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Partners with the client to assess readiness for change
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Partners with client and seeks permission to explore areas
of client vulnerability
◉ Assessment.
MENTORSHIP AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
STUDY GUIDE FULL PAPER AND ANSWERS
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: develops and uses a broad knowledge base related to
holistic nursing care, integrative health, health systems, professional
coaching competencies, counseling, health education and health
promotion
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: documents and maintains evidence of nurse coaching
competency
◉ Education (core value).
Answer: Seeks and develops competencies required for national
certification as a Professional Nurse Coach
◉ Research.
Answer: Core value that utilizes best evidence, including theories
and research to guide and enhance Professional Nurse Coaching
Practice
, ◉ Leadership (core value).
Answer: Partners with others to nurse coaching
◉ Leadership.
Answer: Core value that defines a clear vision, associated goals, and
a plan to implement and measure progress toward goals
◉ Self-reflection/Self-assessment.
Answer: Reflects on one's own reactions to client throughout the
nurse coaching process
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Standard for SETTING THE FOUNDATION FOR COACHING
TO BEGIN, starts with becoming fully present with self and client.
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Partners with the client to assess readiness for change
◉ Assessment.
Answer: Partners with client and seeks permission to explore areas
of client vulnerability
◉ Assessment.
