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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 11 years by Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA, a nationally recognized visionary leader in healthcare”. ~ Joan L. Shaver, PhD, RN, FAAN
Testimonials
- 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
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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.
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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,
Course Completion Statement
Course Completion statement: “This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Arizona Nurses’ Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
Course Completion statement: Successful completion of the RN Patient Advocate Learning Intensive requires participation in the 9/4/12 to 10/1/12 e-learning and the 10/9/12 to 10/16/12 face-to-face learning. Continuing education credit will be awarded based on attendance as evidenced by participation in e-learning, completion of sign-in sheets for face-to-face learning and completed evaluation forms .
Disclosure Statement: The planning committee members, content experts, faculty, presenters and authors have no relevant financial relationship to declare. There is no commercial support being received for this event, and there is no sponsorship being received for this event.
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Acutely ill? Facing Chronic Conditions? Need help in a medical emergency? We RN PATIENT ADVOCATES can help! |
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How an RN Patient Advocate can help you: Advocate on your behalf with all of your physicians – asking those questions you do not know how to ask Research all of your treatment options and teach you the possibilities Guide you through the maze of the medical system Ensure open communication throughout your health care team
Who is an independent RN Patient Advocate (iRNPA)?We Are:
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Enjoy a new career in patient centered advocacy - Become an iRNPA!
"In a year's time after taking the RNPA Learning Intensive, my career, my health, my family , my very life has been transformed. I am forever grateful." Karen DiMarco, RN, iRNPA "This has been the most intensive, informative and exceptional learning experience I've had in 25 years of nursing." Antoinette Ryba, iRNPA "The way of the future of nursing...an absolute must if you want to make and be the difference in righting the wrongs of healthcare. Karen is a wonderful mentor who has put her heart and soul into this program. Passion Vision Perserverance" Lana Benton, RN, iRNPA The Learning Intensive did an amazing job of conveying the groundbreaking model of Karen Mercereau with clarity, humor and heart. Marla Bass, RN, DNP, iRNPA
"The RNPA Learning Intensive has been so very motivational for me. RN Advocacy is a path I have wanted to pursue for a long time but now I have a framework for how to practice. Mercereau is a true innovator in this field. " Elizabeth Onorato, RN, iRNPA
Absolutely a fabulous program that will prepare passionate and dedicated nurses to become independent practitioners that will empower one patient at a time. Patti Pumford, RN, iRNPA
The forethought, experience, openness, philosophy and preparation provides all the tools, thought process and confidence to begin and succeed as an iRNPA. Leta Gill, RN, iRNPA
Take our questionnaire to see if you qualify for our program and learn more about our upcoming Learning Intensive. (Click here). |
Half of the people who experience heart attacks have normal cholesterol. What? What does this mean?
May 16, 2013 2:54 pmS. Sinatra, MD, a leading integrative cardiologist, explains that the real cause of heart attacks is inflammation in the linings of your arteries. Moreover, a healthy level of cholesterol is necessary for health. Too little can lead to health problems!
So what do you need cholesterol for?
1. Synthesizing essential nutrients such as vitamin D; steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol; and bile acids needed for digestion
2. Constructing the semi-permeable membranes around each of the 100 trillion cells that make up your body
3. Repairing damage that occurs within the cardiovascular system
4. Facilitating cell communication and memory in the brain
Cholesterol moves through your body on proteins – like HDL and LDL. “LDL carries ready-to-use cholesterol molecules that can be absorbed by cells that need it. Meanwhile, HDL picks up excess cholesterol and carries it back to the liver for recycling and excretion.” They need to be in balance – the proper ratio. If there is too much LDL in comparison with HDL, that is when your cardiac risk is elevated.
Question: Is there more than one cause for low thyroid function? Yes. Is it critical to understand which cause affects your own low thyroid function? Absolutely.
May 14, 2013 5:55 pm
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, is an autoimmune illness(immune system attacking the body itself). Affecting 2-7% of the population, only about 10% are accurately diagnosed.
The problem: if the cause of your low thyroid condition is Hashimoto’s, then the medication treatment you may be receiving may not work well or actually make it worse.
Mary Ackerley, MD, explains: “Typically Hashimotos patients have been identified by standard testing as being deficient in thyroid. This is not because the thyroid is not producing enough hormones. It is because the thyroid tissue is actively being attacked and destroyed by its own immune system. However they are being treated as if the problem was simply that they need more thyroid hormone. Typically they are put on thyroid replacement and sent away. Yet they experience no symptom relief and continue to remain tired, sluggish, cold, constipated, depressed and have difficulty losing weight.”
Could this be affecting you or someone you love? Read more here. . .
Next class - Online: September 21 - November 16, 2013 Residential: November 19 - 23, 2013
March 5, 2013 5:16 pm
RN Patient Advocates, PLLC, in association with the University of Arizona, College of Nursing, would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in an 8 week online, 5-day residential immersion course to become an independent RN Patient Advocate. This offer is exclusively for experienced clinical RNs. Our RN Patient Advocacy Program began 11 years ago and has evolved into a highly effective Advocacy Process that greatly improves patient outcomes and saves health care dollars.
Know about juicing? Having trouble eating all those servings of fruits and vegetables the nutritionists tell us we need? Looking for a healthy jump start on losing weight?
May 13, 2013 10:39 amJuicing is emerging as a wonderful approach to easily improving your health in a number of ways. Martha Grout, MD, suggests that we consider these benefits:
Detoxify: You can detoxify through fasting without actually giving up everything except water. You can get more vitamins that you could possibly eat if you ate the whole fruits and vegetables
Decrease insulin resistance (precursor of diabetes) without actually having to take a pill
Lose Weight!
Can you imagine actually eating the following every day? 2 apples, 2 pears, 2 cucumbers, half a bunch of celery, a big bunch of kale, a bunch of spinach, 3 carrots, 1 turnip, 1 parsnip, 1 beet, 1 lemon, 2 little limes, half a head of cabbage.
Raise your hand if you’ve heard of leptin! No? This could be one of your keys to losing weight!
May 9, 2013 10:17 am
Dr. Leila Turner explains that “leptin is a hormone that is released from your fat cells when you are "full" towards the end of a meal. If ,however, your leptin receptors are "resistant" then they do not tell the brain you are "full" and that second portion of spaghetti ends up being "needed" to make you feel full. Again, testing for this is a simple blood test, if your blood leptin is elevated, when fasting then you have a degree of leptin resistance working against your good healthy eating intentions.” Closely related to insulin, leptin helps burn fat as well. What to do to reverse leptin resistance? Eliminate processed sugars and refined grain products, eat plenty of good protein and…….good news! Eat all the healthy fats you desire. Want to learn more?
Contact us!
RN Patient Advocates, PLLC
Tucson, AZ 85754
Phone: 520-743-7008
Email: karen@patientadvocates.com