NC-BC (Nurse Coach Certification Board)
Exam Study Guide Questions and Correct
Answers
Assessment
Establishing relationship and identifying readiness for change
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The nurse coach BEGINS by becoming fully present with self and the individual before initiating
the coaching interaction
Priority = cultivating a relationship with the client
Involves identifying the person's strengths, what one wants to change, and assisting the person
to determine their available resources and readiness for change
(p.31-32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Diagnosis
Identifying opportunities, issues, and concerns
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Identify opportunities and issues related to growth, overall health, wholeness, and well-being
Acknowledges client's strengths that promote and reinforce the client's previous successes and
serve to enhance further achievements
(p.32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Outcomes Identification
,Establishing person-centered goals
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The client sets the agenda for the coaching session and goal achievement
(p.32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Implementation
Empowering and motivating the individual to reach goals
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Nurse Coach employs effective communication skills such as deep listening, powerful
questioning, and direct feedback as key components of the coaching interaction.
Facilitates learning and results by co-creating awareness, designing actions, setting foals,
planning, and addressing progress and accountability
Evaluation
Assisting the individual to determine the extent to which goals were achieved
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach become fully present to
self and individual prior to collecting data pertinent to the coaching interaction?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach co-create a relationship
between the Nurse Coach and the individual that promotes trust and intimacy?
Assessment
,At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach recognize and respect the
individual as the authority on own health and well-being?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach explore why coaching is
being considered at this time and what they want to address during the coaching interaction?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach ensure the client sets the
agenda for the coaching session and holds the client's agenda throughout the session?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach help the client assess stage
of readiness for change?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach incorporate various types
of knowing and validate this intuitive knowledge with the person when appropriate
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach explore, through powerful
questions and feedback, multiple sources of info to assist the client to become aware of areas
for coaching?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach clarify the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities for change bases on the whole person assessment data?
, Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach confirm the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities with the client?
Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach track the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities in a manner that leads to identification of the client's
goals that will be the focus of the coaching process?
Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach involve the client in
formulating goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-lined?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach facilitate the client's
process of self-discovery related to establishment of the client's goals?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach facilitate the client's
exploration of alternative ideas and options relevant to goal-setting?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach support the client's inner
wisdom, intuition, and innate ability for knowing what is best for self?
Outcomes Identification
Exam Study Guide Questions and Correct
Answers
Assessment
Establishing relationship and identifying readiness for change
-----------------------------------------------------------
The nurse coach BEGINS by becoming fully present with self and the individual before initiating
the coaching interaction
Priority = cultivating a relationship with the client
Involves identifying the person's strengths, what one wants to change, and assisting the person
to determine their available resources and readiness for change
(p.31-32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Diagnosis
Identifying opportunities, issues, and concerns
-----------------------------------------------------------
Identify opportunities and issues related to growth, overall health, wholeness, and well-being
Acknowledges client's strengths that promote and reinforce the client's previous successes and
serve to enhance further achievements
(p.32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Outcomes Identification
,Establishing person-centered goals
-----------------------------------------------------------
The client sets the agenda for the coaching session and goal achievement
(p.32 The Art & Science of Nurse Coaching, 2nd Ed.)
Implementation
Empowering and motivating the individual to reach goals
-----------------------------------------------------------
Nurse Coach employs effective communication skills such as deep listening, powerful
questioning, and direct feedback as key components of the coaching interaction.
Facilitates learning and results by co-creating awareness, designing actions, setting foals,
planning, and addressing progress and accountability
Evaluation
Assisting the individual to determine the extent to which goals were achieved
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach become fully present to
self and individual prior to collecting data pertinent to the coaching interaction?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach co-create a relationship
between the Nurse Coach and the individual that promotes trust and intimacy?
Assessment
,At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach recognize and respect the
individual as the authority on own health and well-being?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach explore why coaching is
being considered at this time and what they want to address during the coaching interaction?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach ensure the client sets the
agenda for the coaching session and holds the client's agenda throughout the session?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach help the client assess stage
of readiness for change?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach incorporate various types
of knowing and validate this intuitive knowledge with the person when appropriate
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach explore, through powerful
questions and feedback, multiple sources of info to assist the client to become aware of areas
for coaching?
Assessment
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach clarify the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities for change bases on the whole person assessment data?
, Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach confirm the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities with the client?
Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach track the client's issues
and concerns and/or opportunities in a manner that leads to identification of the client's
goals that will be the focus of the coaching process?
Diagnosis
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach involve the client in
formulating goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-lined?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach facilitate the client's
process of self-discovery related to establishment of the client's goals?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach facilitate the client's
exploration of alternative ideas and options relevant to goal-setting?
Outcomes Identification
At which stage of the nurse coaching process does the nurse coach support the client's inner
wisdom, intuition, and innate ability for knowing what is best for self?
Outcomes Identification
