The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine

Oct 30 2024 50 ep. 35 mins 12
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A podcast that explores the unique role nurses and nurse practitioners play in practicing the healing art of functional medicine. The show explores many aspects of functional medicine practice, emerging research, and the unique blessings and challenges that RNs and NPs experience when practicing functional medicine. Hosted by Brigitte Sager- a family nurse practitioner, board certified functional medicine practitioner, and the creator and lead faculty of Functional Medicine for Nurses course taught through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM. www.fm4n.com Whether you’re new to the idea of becoming a functional medicine nurse or already practicing this healing modality as a holistic nurse in your current setting, the Functional Nurse Podcast is a way of connecting and speaking to the art functional nursing.

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Interview with Rose Acholla, MSN APRN FNP-C RN NC

Oct 30 2024 58 mins  
In this engaging episode, host Brigitte Sager introduces special guest Rose Acholla, MSN APRN FNP-C RN NC, an experienced ICU nurse and family nurse practitioner, who shares her inspiring journey from traditional healthcare to holistic and functional medicine. With 13 years in critical care and as an NP since 2021, Rose explains how she began to feel limited by conventional approac

Founder's Launch of the Holistic Nursing Entrepreneur Program

Oct 23 2024 12 mins  
In this bonus episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager shares exciting news for nurses interested in entrepreneurship. After listening to feedback from students in her functional medicine course, Brigitte realized that many nurses need guidance on starting their own businesses, especially in functional medicine and holistic healthcare. She discusses the challeng

Interview With Rebekah Sireci BSN, RN

Oct 16 2024 69 mins  
In this insightful episode, host Brigitte Sager interviews Rebekah Sireci BSN, RN, the founder of Bare Health Co. Rebekah shares her inspiring journey into nursing, which began after a life-changing car accident as a teenager. Though she initially pursued a career in the corporate world, she later followed her passion for healthcare, training as a nurse in England. Specializing in

What's New In Functional Nursing?

Oct 02 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, functional medicine nurse practitioner Brigitte Sager shares important updates and emerging topics in functional nursing. From the availability of continuous glucose monitors over the counter to new certification processes by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), this episode covers the latest developments that are shaping the future of functional nursing. B

Interview With Jazmine Reyes RN, BSN, BC-NC

Sep 18 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager interviews Jazmine Reyes, RN, BSN, BC-NC, about her journey from ICU nursing to holistic and functional medicine practice. Jaz shares her experiences as a travel nurse during the pandemic, which led her to shift towards a more intentional, slow-paced, and ancestral approach to health. Together, they discuss how nurses

Empowering Nurses To Lead The Future Of Healthcare

Sep 04 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, functional medicine nurse practitioner Brigitte Sager shares her thoughts on how nurses can transform healthcare through holistic and functional nursing practices. Brigitte discusses the critical role nurses play in reshaping healthcare systems by stepping into leadership and entrepreneurial roles, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and ethic

Should A Nurse Call Themselves A Health Coach?

Aug 21 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Nurse podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, discusses a frequent question: Should a nurse call themselves a health coach? Brigitte addresses the differences between calling oneself a nurse coach versus a health coach and the legal and professional implications. She explains the importance of protecting the nurse’s license and adhering to scope of pr

Can a Registered Nurse Become Board Certified In Functional Medicine?

Aug 07 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Nurse podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, answers a frequently asked question: Can a registered nurse become certified in functional medicine? Brigitte, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, delves into the topic of certification and board certification, specifically for nurses interested in pursuing functional medicine. She explains the current

Interview with Pamela Melson, MSN, NC-BC, RN

Jul 24 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Nurse podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, sits down with Pamela Melson, a dedicated nurse coach with over 30 years of experience in blending allopathic and integrative medicine. Pamela is passionate about holistic community and mental health care, emphasizing mindfulness, self-care, and functional medicine to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout a

Can Nurses Diagnose Their Patients?

Jul 10 2024 13 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Nurse podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, explores the common misconception that registered nurses (RNs) cannot diagnose patients. Brigitte addresses this misconception by distinguishing between medical diagnoses and nursing diagnoses and explains how nursing diagnoses align with the holistic and functional medicine approach. Key highlights include: