Janessa DeCoste

Janessa DeCoste, BScN, RN, MN
Co-founder, Lead Instructor at The Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education Ltd. (TheCIINDE™)

Janessa DeCoste is a trailblazer in the field of Nurse Coaching and independent nursing practice. As the Co-founder and Lead Instructor at The Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education Ltd. (TheCIINDE™), she has dedicated her career to revolutionizing the way nurses approach healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship.

Janessa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and her Master of Nursing from the University of Calgary. With over six years of experience as a Transformative Nurse Coach and a distinguished scholar inducted into the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN) in 2023, she is deeply committed to advancing holistic and integrative nursing.

A passionate advocate for independent nursing practice, Janessa has been instrumental in educating nurses about the power of Nurse Coaching in Canada. She is also the founder behind The Entrepreneurial Nurse, providing business support and strategies designed to help nurses successfully launch and grow their independent practices.

Janessa’s work extends beyond education—she is a consultant, strategist, and mentor dedicated to helping nurses create sustainable, heart-centered businesses. She has developed the Business Development Program for Nurses in collaboration with TheCIINDE™, offering nurses the tools and knowledge to step into entrepreneurship with confidence.

Her love for lifelong learning fuels her current exploration of holistic business-building strategies in helping nurse entrepreneurs align their businesses with their deepest purpose. Janessa believes in empowering nurses to not only transform their own careers but to redefine the future of healthcare through innovative, person-centered, and values-driven practices.

For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, Janessa can be reached at janessa.decoste@theciinde.com

Co-Founder & Lead Instructor