EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 57 MIN
Leaving NP School for Functional Nursing: Kelly's Story
from The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast
This episode is brought to you by The Functional Nurse AcademyKelly Ann Shannon, founder of K. Shannon Functional Wellness, shares her journey from a career in critical care and cardiology to becoming a functional medicine nurse focused on helping patients address the root causes of chronic illness. She explains why she chose to leave nurse practitioner school in favor of training through the Functional Nurse Academy after becoming frustrated with a healthcare model centered primarily on pharmaceuticals rather than prevention and restoration of health. Together, we discuss the limitations of conventional approaches to chronic disease, the role of nutrition, lifestyle, inflammation, hormone balance, and toxic burden in improving health outcomes, and the importance of individualized care. We also explore cholesterol and statins, the appropriate use of peptides, and how today she is helping individuals experiencing weight loss resistance, fatigue, and midlife hormonal changes regain their health and quality of life.Kelly’s website:https://www.kshannonfunctionalwellness.com/ Interested in functional medicine training and business mentorship?Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse? Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registrationLearn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.comFunctional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches:https://www.christianfma.comThis show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio
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This episode is brought to you by The Functional Nurse Academy Kelly Ann Shannon, founder of K. Shannon Functional Wellness, shares her journey from a career in critical care and cardiology to becoming a functional medicine nurse focused on helping patients address the root causes of chronic illness. She explains why she chose to leave nurse practitioner school in favor of training through the Functional Nurse Academy after becoming frustrated with a healthcare model centered primarily on pha...
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