From Corporate RN to Holistic Nurse Coach: Functional Medicine in Action
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In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, FNP talks with Jill Jefferson, RN, a board-certified holistic nurse and nurse coach, about her transition from corporate healthcare to a holistic, functional medicine-based practice. Jill shares how she moved from feeling disillusioned in traditional systems to launching a nurse-led wellness career that combines coaching, root cause care, and functional medicine—all within the nursing scope.
This inspiring conversation explores:
The burnout many nurses feel in corporate healthcare—and how functional medicine offers a path forward
How nurse coaching shifts the focus from “noncompliance” to patient readiness and empowerment
The difference between treating symptoms and preventing illness through root cause assessment
How to integrate functional medicine, coaching, and lifestyle support without leaving nursing values behind
Practical insights for nurses exploring entrepreneurship without compromising financial stability
Whether you’re an RN, NP, or nurse coach, this episode offers insight and inspiration for building a career that prioritizes healing, connection, and sustainable change.
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Guest Information
Jill Jefferson, RN
Board Certified Holistic Nurse | Nurse Coach
Practice: New Hampshire Health and Wellness Center (Nashua, NH)
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