The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine · Brigitte Sager, DNP

The State of Functional Nursing: Where We Are, Where We're Going, and How IFN is Leading the Way

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Bridget Sager reveals why functional nursing, not just medicine, is the key to holistic patient care.
Host Bridget Sager discusses the state of functional nursing, explaining its distinction from functional medicine and nurses' role in holistic, root-cause care. She announces IFN's upcoming full program launch in 2026, addresses certification challenges, and highlights IFN's current offerings like membership and short courses.

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A live state-of-the-profession update for nurses centered on functional nursing education.

Bridget Sager uses a bonus live replay to sketch where functional nursing stands now: rising demand for functional medicine, the responsibility that comes with being a large practitioner group in this space, and the role IFN wants to play in shaping education.

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See where functional nursing is right now, and how IFN is shaping what comes next for the field.

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