CoachRN Nurse Coach

School Stipend Program

Purpose

The CoachRN Stipend Program was created to ensure that financial limitations are not a barrier for

passionate, mission-driven nurses who are called to become board-certified nurse coaches. This

program offers partial financial support to individuals who demonstrate commitment to the values of

healing, service, and leadership in healthcare.

Who This Is For

This program is primarily for Registered Nurses (RNs) who meet a specific set of criteria.. This is not an across the-the-board benefit but a targeted incentive for individuals in critical need. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nurses who are experiencing financial hardship or limited access to professional development funding.

Those who have a clear vision for how they will use nurse coaching to serve others.

Nurses from underrepresented backgrounds, rural or underserved communities, or those leading grassroots or systemic healing efforts.

Nurses who are experiencing financial hardship or limited access to professional development funding.

Those who have a clear vision for how they will use nurse coaching to serve others.

Nurses from underrepresented backgrounds, rural or underserved communities, or those leading grassroots or systemic healing efforts.

What It Covers

Benefits List

Partial tuition support (usually between 10% and 50% of program cost).
Occasionally, access to additional mentoring, resources, or payment extensions.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

Be a licensed nurse (RN or higher).

Have a demonstrated interest in holistic nursing, coaching, and transformational leadership.

Be committed to completing the full program and serving others through coaching.

Be able to articulate the financial need clearly and honestly.

Be a licensed nurse (RN or higher).

Have a demonstrated interest in holistic nursing, coaching, and transformational leadership.

Be committed to completing the full program and serving others through coaching.

Be able to articulate the financial need clearly and honestly.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

Application Cards

Stipend Application Form

(includes short answers to values-based questions).

One Letter of Support

(from a colleague, client, or leader who knows your heart and vision).

Personal Statement

A Personal Statement (300–500 words) addressing:

Why you feel called to become a nurse coach
Your vision for using nurse coaching in your community or work
The financial circumstances that make this support necessary

Vertical Application Cards

Stipend Application Form

(includes short answers to values-based questions).

One Letter of Support

(from a colleague, client, or leader who knows your heart and vision).

Personal Statement

A Personal Statement (300–500 words) addressing:

Why you feel called to become a nurse coach
Your vision for using nurse coaching in your community or work
The financial circumstances that make this support necessary

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed with care and consideration for:

Heart-centered commitment to service and healing
Clarity of intention and vision
Level of financial need
Diversity of lived experience and community impact

Timeline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Awards are made until available funds are distributed for each enrollment cycle.

Applicants are typically notified within 2–3 weeks.

Important Notes

Applications are reviewed with care and consideration for:

We offer these stipends as a hand-up, not a handout. You are investing in yourself alongside us.
Recipients may be invited to share their stories or help mentor future applicants.
This program is made possible by generous alumni, donors, and a belief in equity-driven access to leadership and healing.