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)