Patient Advocacy: Need Ivermectin—or Help Navigating Cancer Protocols? Here’s Who to Call (Donna Lowery, RN)

In this episode on patient advocacy, Nurse Donna Lowry (@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 costThe ethical responsibility nurses carry when patients are seeking optionsWhat a pharmacy nurse does in functional medicine (and why education is central)“Terrain” and whole-person support: what that means in real lifeHow faith and spirituality shape moral courage in nursingHow West Cocoa Pharmacy supports patients seeking education around ivermectin and cancer-support protocolsTime Stamps / Chapters00:00 – 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 👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: ⁠⁠NursesOutLoud.substack.com⁠⁠🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through ⁠⁠Cocoa Pharmacy⁠⁠, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ ⁠⁠Righteous RN⁠⁠ — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by me⁠⁠Christian Functional Medicine Academy⁠⁠ (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. ⁠⁠Functional Nurse Academy (FNA)⁠⁠ — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.⁠⁠Chemical Free Body⁠⁠ - supplements I use and trust.⁠⁠Immunemist⁠⁠ - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.⁠Relax Sauna.⁠⁠ Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid ⁠⁠Substack subscriber⁠⁠. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.