If you’re a nurse thinking about coaching but feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone start something new, I get it.
Your schedule is already overflowing. Between long shifts, charting, patient care, and trying to have a life outside of work, the idea of adding one more thing might feel impossible. And let’s be honest—there’s probably a little voice in the back of your mind wondering:
💭 Do I really have what it takes to be a nurse coach?
💭 How would I even fit it into my already packed schedule?
💭 What if I start and realize I’m not good at it?
Lesson #1: The Best Way to Handle the Challenges Chasing You Is…
Turn around and face them.
Starting something new always feels big—until you take that first step. Then, suddenly, you realize: Oh. I can actually do this.
I’ve seen so many nurses hesitate, thinking they need to be less busy, more experienced, or more “ready” before they start. But here’s the truth:
🏥 Nursing will always be busy.
💡 Confidence comes from doing—not waiting to feel ready.
🗓️ There’s never a perfect time. But there is always the right time, and that time is when you decide to start.
The nurses who succeed in coaching aren’t the ones with the most free time. They’re the ones who take the first step despite feeling busy, unsure, or even a little overwhelmed.
So what if, instead of waiting for things to slow down, you started anyway—one small step at a time?
Lesson #2: You Belong Here (Even If You’re Not 100% Sure Yet)
I can’t tell you how many incredible nurses have told me:
🗣️ “I love the idea of coaching, but I don’t know if I’m ready.”
🗣️ “I’m just a bedside nurse. Do I really have the experience to coach?”
🗣️ “I’m afraid I’ll start and realize I’m not good at it.”
Listen—every nurse coach started where you are now. Feeling stretched too thin. Wondering if they had enough experience. Questioning if they were truly cut out for coaching.
But here’s the thing: You already have everything you need to be a great coach.
💛 You know how to listen deeply.
💛 You understand people in a way no chart ever could.
💛 You already help patients and colleagues navigate change every day.
The only difference between you and a nurse coach? They took the first step. That’s it.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start.
“But I Don’t Have Time” (A Different Way to Think About It)
Right now, coaching probably feels like one more thing to do. But what if it was actually a way to create more space in your life—not less?
🤯 What if coaching wasn’t about adding stress, but about building a career that gives you more time freedom?
🤯 What if learning to coach actually made your nursing shifts feel lighter, less draining, and more fulfilling?
🤯 What if coaching became the thing that helped you step away from the exhaustion of traditional nursing and toward a career that fits your life?
This isn’t just about learning a skill. It’s about opening a door to a future where you have more say over your schedule, your energy, and your impact.
What If You Took the First Step?
If you’ve been curious about nurse coaching but haven’t taken action because life feels too busy, here’s my challenge to you:
💡 Take one small step today. Not next month. Not “when things slow down.” Today.
📩 Hit reply and tell me what’s holding you back.
🎧 Listen to a podcast about nurse coaching on your way to work.
📝 Write down what excites you about coaching (even if you’re still unsure).
The first step doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be now.
You’re not alone in this. And trust me—your future self will thank you.
Let’s do this together.
(Deep breath. You got this.)
