University of Arizona College of Nursing RN Patient Advocates is the only nationally recognized Patient Advocacy education program created specifically for qualified RNs endorsed by a leading College of Nursing: The University of Arizona.

Welcome

Joan Shaver, UA College of Nursing Joan Shaver, Dean UA College of Nursing

RN Patient Advocates in participation with The College of Nursing, University of Arizona invite you to join the RNPA Learning Intensive.

This is the only course of study offered exclusively to experienced, clinical RNs to become Independent RN Patient Advocates (iRNPAs). This program has been developed over nine years by Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA, a nationally recognized visionary leader in healthcare”. ~ Joan L. Shaver, PhD, RN, FAAN

Testimonials

 

  • Fight for a Mother’s Life
    Florence is a 69 year old woman who survived a stroke (massive cerebral bleed), both surgical and diagnostic errors, pneumonia and pharmaceutical overloading, and emerged drugged but with a spark of her former self still intact. More
  • A Life-Saving Team
    Phil is a 63-year-old CPA who had devastating black ulcerations devouring both thighs, poorly controlled diabetes and diabetic ulcers, suffering from poor nutrition and very poor pain control. His physicians were arguing about the diagnosis and Phil’s legs continued to deteriorate, actually disappearing – painfully. More
  • Leading Edge Medicine
    Eva is a 37 year old high school biology teacher, diagnosed with fibromyalgia and crippled by headaches that were not responding to therapy, covered with cysts, suffering with systemic yeast infections and multiple allergies, suffering from poor nutrition with significant GI problems and obesity. More

About Us

Founded in 2002, RN Patient Advocates provides:

  • The only Learning Intensive preparing qualified RNs to become Independent RN Patient Advocates (iRNPAs). This nationally recognized Learning Intensive is offered in association with the University of Arizona, College of Nursing.
  • The National Network of RN Patient Advocates:  Mentoring, Continuing Education, Collaborative Practice, Shared Governance
  • Our Mission is to empower people in their health care through Advocacy, Education and Guidance through the health care system.

Karen's Story

Always an Advocate…

I was always the family patient advocate. That the system was broken became more and more obvious over the years as I worked on their behalf. I was a patient advocate in the clinical arena as well, though that too was becoming increasingly difficult. By 2002,

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FOR RN's

 

Enjoy a new career in patient centered advocacy - Become an iRNPA!

We recognize you as a highly qualified clinical RN and invite you to join us in the upcoming RNPA Learning Intensive. 

  •  Establish your own practice as an Independent RN Patient Advocate (iRNPA).
  • Learn The Advocacy Process©
  • Explore all emerging branches of medicine
  • Understand the complete business, legal, and insurance guidelines to establish your own practice
  • Special emphasis is given to marketing a successful practice.

"Karen Mercereau is a true visionary! Her program is one of excellence. It far surpassed my expectations. All the speakers were highly professional, knowledgeable… I highly recommend this program for anyone wanting to explore this new career." Kathleen Murtagh-Florio, RN.

"This has been the most intensive, informative and exceptional learning experience I've had in 25 years of nursing."  Antoinette Ryba, iRNPA

"This iRNPA Program is absolutely amazing.  Karen Mercereau is a true visionary who ia able to articulate her dreams and goals for a new practice model for RNs."  Suzanne Vertuno, MS, iRNPA

"The iRNPA Learning Intensive was dynamic, thorough, and more transformational than anything I have ever attended before.  It was exactly what I was looking for and more."  Janice Crowder-Torrez, MS, iRNPA, CNM

Take our questionnaire to see if you qualify for our program and learn more about our upcoming Learning Intensive. (Click here).

 

FOR PATIENTS

 iRNPAs Are:

  • Independent RN Patient Advocates
  • Knowledgeable and experienced clinical RNs from every area of medicine
  • Specially educated to advocate, inform and guide you through your medical journey
  • Joined together in a common purpose, responding to the pronounced dysfunction with the US medical system: a medical system that is ranked #37 in the world by the World Health Organization
  • An emerging specialty of professional nursing.

 

Glutathione Therapy for Parkinson's Part 1 from David Perlmutter, MD FACN - YouTube

November 15, 2011 8:30 pm

http://youtu.be/wxno30sQkyU

The New Science of Nutrigenomics Unveiled

November 9, 2011 11:00 am

 

 

GMO Foods: Are They Dangerous?

November 8, 2011 2:45 pm

What exactly are Genetically Modified Foods and are they really harmful to our health?  Scientists express concern about possible toxicity to our liver, pancreas, kidneys and reproductive systems.  Also, there may be increased levels of allergic and autoimmune responses to these altered foods.
Scientific history teaches us that studies should come before human use.  Not labeling GMOs does not mean they have been proven safe. 

Functional Medicine: Advanced Approach to Chronic Illness

November 2, 2011 5:18 pm

There is an emerging medical paradigm to treat chronic, autoimmune and degenerative illness:  Functional Medicine.  Conventional medicine is the treatment of choice for acute illness situations, though it can offer little beyond "disease management" and symptom control through medications for chronic illness.

The Functional Medicine Chronic Care Model offers expanded diagnostic and therapeutic options for people with chronic illness.  This branch of medicine asks "Why" in addition to "What".  Why do you have MS, why do you have cancer, why do you have migraines......?

Contact us!

RN Patient Advocates, PLLC

3400 West Goret Road
Tucson, AZ 85754

Phone: 520-743-7008
Email:  karen@patientadvocates.com