By enrolling in the Functional Nursing Program™, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions in addition to the Functional Nursing Membership™ Terms and Community Guidelines listed below.
Program Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
1. Program Access
Enrollment in the Functional Nursing Program™ includes access to:
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Two semesters of educational content (152 approved contact hours)
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One year of Functional Nursing Membership™
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A full year of IFM Full Membership beginning the same month as semester one start date
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Lifetime access to all course materials after enrollment
Functional Nursing Membership access is granted immediately upon registration to allow early learning and integration into the IFN community.
2. Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Contact hours are awarded at the end of each semester after completing the final quiz and course evaluation.
CE certificates cannot be issued outside the active semester window in order to maintain accreditation compliance.
3. Refund Policy
Tuition includes immediate access to the Functional Nursing Membership™ as well IFM Full Membership activation closer to program start date; both are nonrefundable once activated.
Partial refunds for semester one or two may be available only if withdrawing before a semester begins.
Refund requests submitted after a semester has begun are not eligible for reimbursement.
For all qualifying refunds, the original payment processing fees are not returned to us by our payment partners. Because of this, any refund will be issued minus those non refundable processing fees. These fees are usually a small percentage of the original payment and vary slightly depending on the payment method used. Please note, payment plan fees are higher than other payment options.
If a customer uses a third party payment plan provider like Klarna, we will process the refund on our end and the provider will return any payments already made. Their processing fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
4. Deferrals & Program Completion
Because registration and support through the program occurs within the membership as well as the FNP program itself, formal deferrals to future cohorts are not offered.
Students retain lifetime access to all course content, and may re-engage with future cohorts by renewing their Functional Nursing Membership™ for continued mentorship and community support. By doing so, students may continue their learning with a future cohort, but no contact hours will be available for the deferred participation. This is a requirement for our institution to maintain its accreditation and offer contact hours for our programs and courses.
5. Intellectual Property & Use of Materials
All program content—including videos, PDFs, frameworks, templates, and discussion audio/video components — is the intellectual property of the Institute for Functional Nursing™.
Distribution, duplication, or sharing of any materials is strictly prohibited without written permission.
You are not authorized to distribute ANY course material under any circumstances without written consent from the Institute for Functional Nursing™ leadership.
6. Professional Scope & Responsibility
The Functional Nursing Program™ provides education for professional development only.
It does not authorize or encourage nurses to practice outside their license or scope.
Students are responsible for complying with state regulations, employer policies, and professional standards.
7. Technology Requirements
Students are responsible for maintaining the necessary technology to access program materials, join live calls, view replays, and complete modules.
8. Communications & Updates
By enrolling, you consent to receive program-related emails, updates, and notifications relevant to coursework, membership access, and cohort timelines.
9. Acceptance of Terms
By proceeding with your enrollment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Functional Nursing Program™ Terms & Conditions in addition to the Functional Nursing Membership™ Terms and Community Guidelines below.
FUNCTIONAL NURSING MEMBERSHIP™ TERMS & CONDITIONS
By signing up today, you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions, and you also acknowledge the Community Guidelines of the Functional Nursing Membership as follows:
IFN Terms and Conditions
Effective date: November 1, 2024
By joining the Functional Nursing Membership™ or making any purchase on our website learn.fxnursing.com or fxnursing.com, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Recording Consent
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Live webinars are recorded for member access.
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If you enable your camera during live sessions, you consent to being recorded. Keep your camera off if you do not wish to appear in the recording.
2. Login and Content Sharing
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Membership logins are for individual use only and may not be shared.
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All IFN content—including videos, resources, and discussions—is for members only and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission from IFN.
3. Privacy and Confidentiality
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Members must not disclose patient names or identifiable information in webinars, posts, or discussions.
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Members are responsible for complying with HIPAA or other applicable privacy laws when discussing clinical cases.
4. Payment and Refund Policy
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Annual memberships: Non-refundable once payment is processed, regardless of participation level, except where required by law.
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Monthly memberships: Must be cancelled at least 2 days before renewal to avoid the next charge.
5. Community Conduct
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Members must engage with professionalism and respect in all interactions.
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Disrespectful, offensive, or disruptive behavior may result in immediate termination without refund.
6. Intellectual Property
- All IFN materials are the intellectual property of the Institute for Functional Nursing, LLC. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is prohibited.
7. Termination of Membership
- IFN may terminate membership at its sole discretion for violations of these terms. No refund will be provided for unused time.
8. Educational Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
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IFN content is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
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IFN is not liable for actions taken by members based on community discussions, courses, or resources.
By proceeding with your enrollment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.
If you have questions about these terms, email [email protected] before completing your registration.
IFN Community Guidelines
Welcome to the IFN community! This space is designed to foster collaboration, respect, and support among members of the functional nursing community. To ensure everyone benefits from this platform, please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Case Sharing and Clinical Discussions
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Protect Privacy: Remove all patient-identifying information, including names, initials, dates of birth, and locations, before sharing a case.
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Educational Purpose Only: This platform is for professional learning and discussion, not for patient care decision-making.
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No Direct Diagnoses or Prescriptions: Do not solicit or offer definitive diagnoses or treatment plans. Frame discussions as educational, not directive.
2. Giving and Receiving Advice
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Language Matters: Frame advice in supportive and suggestive terms. Avoid phrases like "You should" or "You must." Instead, use language like "Consider trying" or "You might explore."
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Peer Support, Not Substitution: This platform is for peer support. It is not a replacement for professional consultations or formal medical advice.
3. Sensitive and Respectful Communication
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Constructive Feedback: Share feedback in a kind, respectful, and solution-focused manner.
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Seek Clarity First: If something is unclear, ask questions before making assumptions.
4. Posting Etiquette
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Stay Relevant: Post content in the most appropriate circle/category (e.g., clinical questions in "Clinical Consults," practice management in "Entrepreneurship").
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Be Clear and Concise: Ensure your posts are easy to understand and stay on topic to help others engage effectively.
5. Respect and Professional Conduct
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Mutual Respect: Treat all members with respect, regardless of differences in opinion, background, or expertise.
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Zero Tolerance for Harassment: Bullying, personal attacks, or inflammatory comments will not be tolerated.
6. Resource and Link Sharing
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Credit the Creator: Attribute resources to their original source.
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No Unapproved Self-Promotion: Promotional content, including marketing your services, courses, or products, is not permitted unless approved by IFN moderators in advance.
7. Balancing Professional and Personal Connection
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Mix It Up: Professional topics are welcome, and so are occasional personal wins or updates in spaces like the “Off-Topic Lounge.”
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Burnout Support: Use the community to share strategies for preventing burnout and maintaining work-life balance.
8. Reporting and Moderation
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Moderator Authority: Moderators may edit or remove content, or restrict membership, at their sole discretion.
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Consequences: Repeated violations may result in suspension or permanent removal from the community without refund.
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Decisions Final: Moderator decisions are final in maintaining the safety and mission of the community.