Nicole Vienneau

Nicole Vienneau (said like piano with a "V"), RN, MSN, NC-BC, has been a registered nurse for more than 20 years. She is also a board-certified nurse coach, personal fitness trainer and founder of Blue Monarch Health. Nicole's passion is to use the art and science of nurse coaching to help people realize their powerful wisdom, and how to use it to enhance their health and prevent disease. When she's not coaching clients, she loves playing in the mountains, finding solace in nature or traveling with her awesome husband.

Articles by Nicole Vienneau

• Nurse coaches are essential to healing the healthcare industry

  Friday, May 25, 2018

  I love being a nurse — it is my calling. I feel passion, connection, joy and dedication towards my craft, my colleagues, and myself, but, mostly towards my patients. This was not always so. I was once a burned-out critical care nurse disillusioned and frustrated with my job. My patients became sicker and sicker, as the healthcare system became more convoluted and technology-driven. But I felt stuck. What else would I do? Did I tell you that I love being a nurse?

• 8 simple ways nurses can build resilience and improve presence

  Friday, December 01, 2017

  Nurses are tasked with life-saving, life-giving and life-sucking opportunities. All of our nursing actions take a toll on our energy levels — some give energy and some take it. It is entirely important for nurses (and for everyone) to incorporate replenishing and rejuvenating actions throughout the day to stay healthy for our patients, for ourselves and for our families.