Advancing Nurse Coaching Blog

Rest in Peace, Keith Blevens, Ph.D.

Keith Blevens, Ph.D.

Our dear friend and partner faculty member, Keith Blevens, passed away in February. He leaves behind Valda Monroe, his beloved wife, and his daughter, Mattie. In the 1970s, after Sydney Banks had his enlightenment, he said he expected a licensed psychologist to come and study with him. It was Keith Blevens who answered this call, … Read more

More Than Letters: The Evolution of Nursing Certification

Nurse Talk 120: More Than Letters: The Evolution of Nursing Certification Walk into almost any hospital today and you’ll notice something quietly changing. ☕ Nurse Talk Café ✧ More Than Letters: The Evolution of Nursing Certification Walk into almost any hospital today and you’ll notice something quietly changing. More nurses are adding credentials after their … Read more

California Association for Nurse Practitioners

Lyn McCright & Teresa Walding at CANP 2026 - San Diego

NurseCoaching.com at California Association for Nurse Practitioners 2026! ✧ March 12-15, 2026 – California Association for Nurse Practitioners. Visit us at table 80 in the Exhibit Hall. Taking place from March 12-15, 2026, at the stunning Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, this event is more than just a conference—it’s a gathering of the brightest … Read more

When Nurses Don’t Want Another Thing to Do

When Nurses Don’t Want Another Thing to Do A new perspective for nurses who feel called to something more, but don’t want another thing to do. If you’ve ever sat in your car after a shift and your mind wouldn’t stop replaying the day… this is for you. When nurses are tired of trying to … Read more

Global Nursing Innovation Hits the Stage: The 2026 ICN NP/APN Network Conference in Nashville

Join the NurseCoaching.com Team at ICN NP/APN 2026! The NurseCoaching.com team is thrilled to announce we’ll be heading to Nashville for the 14th ICN NP/APN Network Conference this September! This isn’t just any conference; it’s the 25th Anniversary of the ICN NP/APN Network, and for the first time in its history, this premier global event … Read more

California Association for Nurse Practitioners March 12-15, 2026 

Join Advancing Nurse Coaching at the CANP 47th Annual Educational Conference! Visit us at table 80 in the Exhibit Hall. We are thrilled to announce that Advancing Nurse Coaching will be heading to San Diego this March for the West Coast’s premier event for nurse practitioners: the California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) Annual Educational … Read more

Reclaiming Your Inner Resilience

Reclaiming Your Inner Resilience What if resilience isn’t something you do—what if it’s something you already are? In the fast-paced world of healthcare, we often treat resilience as a skill to be built or a resource to be managed. But what if resilience isn’t something you do – what if it’s something you already are? … Read more

Nurse Coaching Testimonial: Jan Kinder on Resilience & Inner Wisdom

“I love learning that every feeling I have is coming from the thought I’m having in that moment… it’s all coming from within.” Jan Kinder is no stranger to the power of the mind. As a meditation teacher for decades, she has always understood the importance of spiritual health. But when she discovered the Nurse … Read more

Nurse Coach Spotlight: Board Exam Confidence with Laura Alessio

Celebrating Nurses in our Community: Laura Alessio ✧ One of the most powerful parts of this work is seeing nurses bring their wisdom into the world in meaningful ways. This month, we’re highlighting a nurse coach who is helping our community bridge the gap between education and certification. Nurse Coach Spotlight: Laura Alessio Laura Alessio … Read more