"I need to be bold and empower myself to this too! And Nurses are uniquely positioned to do that, and I really think through empowerment and being a bit more bold I can transform healthcare in many different ways." ~Elise H. Peterson MS, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN, AMB-BC, AHN-BC, NC-BC

Ah-Ha Moments

• Integrative Nurse Coaching empowers nurses to lead with courage, and to be bold. Elise shares how stepping into Integrative Nurse Coaching gave her the confidence to advocate for herself, embrace new opportunities, and create a career aligned with her purpose rather than staying where she had outgrown.
• From "educating and directing" to partnering and empowering. One of Elise's biggest transformations was learning to shift from telling patients what to do, to partnering with them, honoring each person as the expert in their own life, who is ready for change in their own time.
• Nurse Coaching skills extend far beyond the bedside. From pediatric critical care and global medical missions with Operation Smile, to a health technology startup supporting caregivers of people living with dementia, Elise demonstrates how coaching principles can transform healthcare in every setting.
• An exciting new chapter for ALL Nurse Coaches. Elise shares the vision behind the International Nurse Coach Association (INCAssociation), a growing professional organization creating state, regional, national, and international connections, leadership opportunities, continuing education, and community for Nurse Coaches around the world.
• What's on Elise’s heart? Elise reminds us that boldness, connection, partnership, and humanity have the power to transform both nursing and healthcare. When nurses embrace these qualities, they create healing not only for their patients but also for themselves and the future of the profession.

Resources and Links

• Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION! podcast
• International Nurse Coaching Association I-NCA
• International Nurse Coaching Association Facebook page
• Elise's LinkedIn
• Elise’s email: elisepeterson@hotmail.com

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Celebrating 100 episodes of Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION! with a special “What Is On Your Heart?” edition featuring heartfelt reflections from past guests across episodes 49–75.

This milestone honors 100 Integrative Nurse Coaches from around the world who have shared wisdom, vulnerability, compassion, and inspiration over the last five years.

This episode also includes special reflections from nurse coaching co-founders Dr. Barbara Dossey and Susan Luck whose vision helped shape the future of Integrative Nurse Coaching and continue to inspire nurses globally. ✨

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"...when you can get yourself and that parasympathetic nervous system in a calm place, that is when you start healing.

That is when you heal your nervous system, and to calm that nervous system is such an important part of Nursing. And that helps us do our self care, that helps us to regenerate who we are, so we can function day to day. It helps us so that we can love ourselves and each other. It's coming from that calm nervous system that is a primary focus of being human." ~Geralyn Retzel MS, BSN, RN, NC-BC, CAP, LMT

Ah Ha Moments

• Integrative Nurse Coaches help patients access their inner healer through presence, listening, self-awareness, and whole-person support.

• Addressing and calming the nervous system is foundational to healing, with practices such as meditation, sound healing, movement, and stillness supporting wellbeing.

• Nurses bring immense value beyond tasks and treatments through education, emotional support, family guidance, and compassionate human connection.

• You are already whole and life’s challenges can become opportunities for growth, wisdom, and deeper self-understanding.

Links and Resources

• Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION! podcast
• Trust Your Intuition: A Journey with Geralyn Retzel
• Geralyn’s email: gerringo@gmail.com

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We provide nurses with a global community for learning, networking, and reconnecting.

Thank you for listening. We LOVE Nurses!

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• Learn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy
• Schedule a free call with one of our awesome admissions specialists here>> and get your questions answered!
• Use the code 'ACTION' at checkout and get $100 off the Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program (Parts 1 & 2 Bundle).