What Should I Call Myself? Functional Nurse or Functional Medicine Nurse
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“What should I call myself?”
It’s one of the most common questions nurses ask when stepping into functional medicine, integrative care, lifestyle medicine, or holistic nursing practice.
In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP, IFMCP, breaks down the practical and ethical differences between common titles such as:
Functional Nurse
Functional Medicine Nurse
Holistic Nurse
Integrative Nurse
Lifestyle Medicine Nurse
Consultant vs Practitioner
She explains how to choose a professional title that:
🗸 Aligns with your state scope of practice
🗸 Reflects what you offer
🗸 Matches patient expectations
🗸 Supports ethical marketing
🗸 Avoids overstating certification or credentials
She reinforces that the true marker of functional practice is not the label — it’s whether you consistently ask “why?” and apply root-cause, systems-based thinking.
This episode is essential listening for nurses building a functional or holistic practice who want to lead with clarity, professionalism, and integrity.
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The content in these podcast episodes are for informational or educational purposes brought to you by a Functional Nurse Practitioner and does not substitute professional medical advice or one-on-one consultation with your personal healthcare practitioner. It is strongly recommended that you always consult your healthcare practitioner before undertaking any new healthcare regimen to discuss your personal health history and goals.
