The Functional Nursing Program™ Is Coming
A comprehensive training pathway for RNs and NPs ready to bring functional medicine into real-world nursing practice—through a systems-based, root-cause lens.
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JOIN THE WAITLISTAbout the Program
Functional Medicine Training Built for Nurses
This two-semester program is designed to teach functional medicine through the clinical lens of nursing. Whether you work in primary care, community health, or private practice, you’ll learn how to integrate systems thinking and root-cause care into your scope—ethically and confidently.
The curriculum is being developed in alignment with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and tailored to real-world nursing practice. The full program will include both foundational concepts and advanced clinical application.
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JOIN THE WAITLISTWho's Is This Program For?
This program is designed for:
✔ RNs and NPs ready to apply functional medicine in clinical or wellness practice
✔ Nurses transitioning to root-cause care or preventive models
✔ Nurse leaders building their own practice or innovating within existing systems
✔ Those seeking education aligned with scope, ethics, and evidence
If you're looking for a trusted, nurse-specific path into functional medicine, you're in the right place.
Why Learn with the Institute for Functional Nursing™
✔ Nurse-to-Nurse Education Built and taught by nurses who understand your clinical experience, challenges, and scope.
✔ Rooted in Systems Thinking Aligned with IFM’s core concepts—but translated into the real-world practice of nursing.
✔ Professional Integrity Learn how to lead change without overstepping your license, losing your identity, or burning out.
✔ CE Credit + Clinical Tools Our goal is to provide contact hours and practical resources you can use right away.
What You'll Learn
The program will be delivered in two semesters:
Semester One: Foundations of Functional Nursing
✔ Systems biology, core concepts, root-cause care, nursing scope, and biochemistry
Semester Two: Clinical Application & Advanced Assessment
✔ Complex cases, clinical decision-making, testing, and ethical implementation
More details will be released to our waitlist subscribers.
ADD ME TO THE WAITLIST!Institute for Functional Nursing Founders
Monique Class
MSN ARNP IFMCP
Chief Clinical Officer, IFN
- Senior Faculty, Institute for Functional Medicine
- Instructor, Yale School of Nursing
Brigitte Sager
DNP ARNP FNP-C APHN-BC HWNC-BC CNE
Chief Executive Officer, IFN
- Course Creator, Holistic Nursing Entrepreneur Program
- Course Creator, Nutrition for Nurses - Integrative Nurse Coach Academy in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine
- Course Creator, Functional Medicine for Nurses in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine