Donna Lowry, RN (@d.lowery6) shares how advocating for alternative therapies during COVID cost her her job—and ultimately redirected her into functional medicine and patient education. Now working as a pharmacy nurse with West Cocoa Pharmacy, Donna helps patients understand options, support strategies, and “terrain” approaches—especially for those navigating complex diagnoses like cancer. This conversation covers informed decision-making, nurse advocacy, healthcare ethics, and faith—and why patient education matters more than ever.What we cover:
Donna Lowry, RN (@d.lowery6) shares how advocating for alternative therapies during COVID cost her her job—and ultimately redirected her into functional medicine and patient education. Now working as a pharmacy nurse with West Cocoa Pharmacy, Donna helps patients understand options, support strategies, and “terrain” approaches—especially for those navigating complex diagnoses like cancer. This conversation covers informed decision-making, nurse advocacy, healthcare ethics, and faith—and why patient education matters more than ever.
What we cover:
- Donna’s experience advocating for alternative therapies during COVID—and what it cost
- The ethical responsibility nurses carry when patients are seeking options
- What a pharmacy nurse does in functional medicine (and why education is central)
- “Terrain” and whole-person support: what that means in real life
- How faith and spirituality shape moral courage in nursing
- How West Cocoa Pharmacy supports patients seeking education around ivermectin and cancer-support protocols
Time Stamps / Chapters
00:00 – Meet Donna Lowry, RN
02:02 – Transitioning from hospital nursing to functional medicine
05:27 – Patient empowerment through education + informed decision-making
08:26 – What West Cocoa Pharmacy offers + how consult support works
11:02 – Closing reflections: ethics, faith, and courage
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