| 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. |
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Joan Shaver, Dean UA College of NursingRN 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
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- 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!
"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). |
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iRNPAs Are:
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Glutathione Therapy for Parkinson's Part 1 from David Perlmutter, MD FACN - YouTube
November 15, 2011 8:30 pmThe New Science of Nutrigenomics Unveiled
November 9, 2011 11:00 am
GMO Foods: Are They Dangerous?
November 8, 2011 2:45 pmWhat 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 pmThere 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......?
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RN Patient Advocates, PLLC
Tucson, AZ 85754
Phone: 520-743-7008
Email: karen@patientadvocates.com







