Brigitte Sager, NP

11/22/2025

Cardiometabolic health is foundational to disease prevention. Swipe to see how functional nurses support heart and metabolic health.

11/20/2025

Now is the time to answer your calling and bring heart, purpose, and healing back to nursing. As Jazmine shares, holistic nursing isn’t just a career path, it’s a way to create meaningful change for yourself, your community, and the future of healthcare.

Join the Holistic Nursing Entrepreneur Program (HNEP) and learn how to turn your passion for holistic care into a thriving, purpose-driven practice.

https://learn.brigittesager.com/holistic-nursing-entrepreneur-program

11/19/2025

Did you miss this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast? Brigitte Sager, DNP, discussed the evolving landscape of functional nursing and emphasized the role of nurses as advocates for change in healthcare. She highlighted the need for a more holistic approach to patient care, where nurses can use their skills to address root causes of health issues.

The conversation also touched on the value of certification in functional nursing, the creation of a supportive community for nurses, and the exciting future of functional nursing education.

➡️ If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up: https://thefunctionalnursepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-functional-nursing-where-we-are-where-were-going-and-how-ifn-is-leading-the-way/

Be part of the movement shaping the future of nursing:
✔️ Connect with like-minded nurses in our IFN Membership Community: https://learn.fxnursing.com/the-functional-nursing-membership

✔️ Sign up for the Semester Program Waitlist: https://learn.fxnursing.com/the-functional-nursing-program

✔️ Purchase access to the Summit replay here: [INSERT LINK]

11/18/2025

Nurses are leading the way in functional and holistic care by bringing the skills that matter most empathy, deep listening, and truly patient centered support. As more providers recognize the impact of holistic nursing, the value of what nurses do becomes even clearer. This is what happens when nursing returns to its roots and steps into its full potential.

11/18/2025

What if nursing actually felt like nursing again?

Functional medicine brings us back to the roots of why we became nurses: listening, healing, and whole-person care. This recent blog shows how RNs and NPs are doing just that—across every specialty.

Read the blog ➝ https://www.brigittesager.com/post/functional-medicine-for-nurses-and-nurse-practitioners-what-it-looks-like-in-practice

11/18/2025

Burnout and mental fatigue thrive in rest-deprived bodies. Functional nurses encourage sleep, mindfulness, and downtime as essential mental health tools.

11/16/2025

Functional nursing is no longer just an introductory program—it’s the foundation of a new specialty.

The Functional Nursing Program™ at IFN is the next step in creating a clinical pathway for nurses who lead in root-cause care.

The final cohort of the Functional Medicine for Nurses program that I developed and taught through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy is wrapping up next month, and what's next is so exciting!

If you're curious, the full blog explains how we’re bringing this evolution to life: https://www.fxnursing.com/post/functional-medicine-for-nurses-what-happens-after-the-inca-program-ends

11/15/2025

Functional medicine is transforming healthcare. Swipe to see why nurses should be part of it!

11/13/2025

Nursing has always been rooted in community care, wisdom, and healing. As Samy reminds us, nurses have long supported people’s physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing—long before the modern healthcare system defined our roles.

If you’re ready to reconnect with that deeper purpose and build a business that reflects the true power of nursing, join the Holistic Nursing Entrepreneur Program (HNEP). Learn how to create a practice that honors your calling and transforms lives.

https://learn.brigittesager.com/

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, IFMCP speaks with Megan Kroeker, MSN, NP, IFMCP about her journey into functional medicine, the importance of prioritizing personal health, and the value of functional nursing in today's healthcare landscape. They discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a private practice in Canada, the significance of using timelines in patient care, and the role of intuition in functional nursing. Megan shares insights on building a supportive community among nurses and the future of functional nursing as a vital part of healthcare.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-drutz-19bdd2a

Connect with Megan:
Visit her website: https://functionalnp.ca/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megankroeker_functionalnp/ #
Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalnpmegankroeker

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP, a functional nurse practitioner and holistic nurse educator. https://www.brigittesager.com/

✔️ Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page. We also now have video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

This episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast is proudly sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN). At IFN, we equip RNs and NPs with the knowledge, confidence, and community to lead the future of healthcare through root-cause, patient-centered practice. We offer membership programs, continuing education, and a comprehensive, evidence informed education in functional nursing, all grounded in systems biology, clinical relevance, and the nursing process. Learn more about our offerings, upcoming courses, and how to join the movement at: https://www.fxnursing.com