Why Every Holistic Nurse Needs Fullscript in Their Functional Medicine Toolkit

Brigitte Sager
Sep 26, 2023
3 min read

Updated: Nov 1

In functional nursing, we don’t just manage symptoms—we uncover the “why” behind them. Root-cause healing is our north star, and that means educating patients, streamlining our tools, and using evidence-based resources that support true wellness.

That’s exactly why I use Fullscript—and why I believe every functional nurse should have it in their toolkit.

Custom Fullscript supplement protocol created for private holistic nursing practice

Why Nurses Need Smarter Supplement Solutions

Let’s be honest: recommending supplements can feel overwhelming. Between staying up to date on product quality, navigating dosing instructions, and keeping track of which patients are taking what—it’s a lot.

But if you're practicing functional nursing, therapeutic nutrition is a core part of your approach. You’re likely recommending:

Omega-3s for inflammation and brain health
Magnesium for stress, sleep, and muscle support
Probiotics for gut health and immune function
Herbal support for hormones, adrenal function, or detoxification

The problem? Most patients don’t know where to find trusted, third-party tested supplements. They end up buying random products off Amazon—or worse, grabbing bargain brands that may contain fillers or allergens.

That’s where Fullscript changes everything.

What Is Fullscript?

Fullscript is an online supplement dispensary created specifically for licensed health professionals. It allows you to recommend practitioner-grade supplements, customize protocols, and support patients between visits—all while keeping your practice safe and streamlined.

Holistic nurse entrepreneur creating supplement protocol with Fullscript

As nurses practicing within our scope, we aren't diagnosing or prescribing supplements in the same way physicians might—but we can educate, guide, and offer recommendations based on evidence and clinical insight. Fullscript empowers you to do exactly that—ethically and efficiently.

How Functional Nurses Use Fullscript

Here’s how I use Fullscript in my functional nursing practice:

Curated Protocols: I build supplement protocols based on functional assessments and email them directly to patients. They can order in just a few clicks.
Time-Saving Favorites: I’ve created a library of my go-to supplements to make building plans fast and repeatable.
Patient Education: Each product recommendation includes information patients can easily understand—empowering them to make informed decisions.
Safety & Compliance: Fullscript products are professional-grade, third-party tested, and automatically checked for interactions with medications the patient may be taking.

Best of all? Patients love the convenience. And I love knowing they’re getting exactly what I intended—no guessing, no substitutions, no unnecessary risks.

For Nurses New to Functional or Holistic Care

If you're just beginning to explore functional medicine in nursing, supplement guidance might feel outside your comfort zone. That’s okay. You don’t need to know everything to start integrating tools like Fullscript—you just need to know how to practice within your nursing scope and where to find trustworthy resources.

That’s why I created a preloaded favorites list inside Fullscript with many of the supplements I use in both clinical care and personal health. When you create your own account through my link, those products will be automatically added for you—saving time and helping you get started with confidence.

Why Fullscript Supports Our Nursing Values

As nurses, we value:

Patient empowerment over dependency
Evidence over trends
Safety over shortcuts

Nurse entrepreneur studying functional medicine and holistic care strategies

Fullscript supports all of that. It's HIPAA-compliant, cost-effective for patients, and aligned with functional, holistic, and ethical care delivery.

Whether you're a nurse in private practice, doing consults on the side, or simply looking to offer better guidance in your current role—this is one tool I recommend to nearly every nurse I teach.