TESTIMONIALS

FEEDBACK FROM OUR STUDENTS

“The Patient Advocacy course I took with Teri Dreher provided very valuable information regarding the role and need for patient advocates.The program reflects tools and much needed services for individuals who may not be able to speak for themselves or navigate the current complex health system. Teri provided a very relatable methodical presentation to encompass the many opportunities available to nurses today. This is becoming a quickly rising field of specialty that is much needed in today’s healthcare landscape! Very worthwhile! ”

-Ann Marie Corvino RN, BSN, CCM

“Teri Deher was instrumental in my success in becoming an RN Patient Advocate. She walks you through every step of how to become a successful nurse entrepreneur. In fact, within a few weeks of opening my advocacy business, I had five active clients and I had paid back my business loan. I feel secure knowing that I have Teri by my side to answer any questions that come up. Teri is truly a blessing in my life.”

-Jennifer Bierhup RN iRNPA WCC CCM Libellen Patient Advocates

-Jennifer Bierhup RN iRNPA WCC CCM Libellen Patient Advocates

“Training videos are AWESOME. I’m an audio/visual learner so this was perfect! Absolutely recommend her training course if your going into patient advocacy, hands down this was very useful. I have moderate experience, but Teri had key concepts and strategies that I don’t think you’ll ever hear or learn from anybody else.”

-Chris D McHenry

Patient Advocate Experiences

“Our healthcare system is very complex. It is difficult for the average person to navigate the ever changing landscape! It is scary that medical errors are the third cause of death in the United States. Anyone who is hospitalized, has a chronic condition or in an acute health situation should have a patient advocate. I work with many patient advocates and know first hand the great things they do to help improve patient care, experiences, and quality of life.
I have the pleasure of working with Teri Dreher and her team and highly recommend them. They are detail oriented and care about their clients. I would trust Teri and her team with the oversight of my personal care!

-Shanna HuberRN, BSN, CLCP, CNLCP, CCM

I love working with my clients as their health advocate. The work can be very intimate and much more connected than when I was a practicing clinician. I am right next to my client every step of the way on their health journey and it’s incredibly rewarding for me and, I believe, so helpful and supportive for them.

-Stacey Batista MDSirona Health Advocates, LLC

Being a professional case manager helps me to answer the question of “ How do we, as healthcare practitioners, engage and empower our patients and their caregivers to be successful in managing complex medical issues combined with the day to day business of living”? We cross the boundaries of the siloed healthcare settings and instead, walk side by side with our patients/clients, helping them navigate and break down barriers so they can achieve their optimal care experience.

-Colleen MorleyDNP RN CCM CMAC CMCN ACM-RN

More and more, patients are expected to take responsibility for their own medical care decisions. Yet no one ever teaches them how to do that! The system is stacked against patients; it has become extremely difficult for them to get the relevant, affordable care they need.
Enter independent, professional advocates, who are the vital partners patients need. From their empathy, to their knowledge of how the system really works, from their ethics, to their ability to overcome hurdles that stand in the way, independent advocacy is a profession for those who care enough and can hustle effectively to get patients what they need.

-Trisha TorreyFounder and Executive Director of AdvoConnection
and The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates

Nursing is truly a calling. I have felt the calling since I was a young girl; my parents were older and I always loved taking care of them and the members of my family even before I became a nurse. It seemed so natural that I study nursing and bring my own experiences with me when caring for all of my patients. Becoming a Private RN Advocate allows me to the opportunity to create and implement a individualized plan with my clients that best addresses their unique set of circumstances. People have been searching for someone who listens, understands, and has clinical expertise who can help them tackle their concerns which can seem insurmountable. This is the role of a RN Advocate.

-Sibyl M. YauMSN, RN, BCPA

PATIENT ADVOCATE CLIENT REVIEWS

“When faced with mounting health issues during my husband’s hospitalization, I realized that I needed help navigating his course of care. I reached out to North Shore Patient Advocates for assistance. They assigned Anum Mansoor to be my advocate. As far as I am concerned thy sent me an Angel. Aside from being extremely knowledgeable with regards to medical terminology and hospital practices, she had a very calming and supportive demeanor. She would break down everything the Doctors would relay in a way I could fully understand before making a decision. She was very forthright with me when she needed to be and very compassionate and empathetic as she helped me to work through the day-to-day changes in my husband’s health. Her professional command of the field of medicine was appreciated by all the doctors and the nurses that worked on my husband’s case.”

-Gwendolyn Lee

So glad there are nurses like you. I tried, as a nurse and advocate, to get hospital staff to take notice of signs of infection after my husband’s surgery. His neurosurgeon had expressed concerns about infection, yet after clear signs persisted, no one seemed to care. We eventually sought legal care as he now needs much more medication to deal with his condition. We are lucky he didn’t die, but were told that if he had, we could have made millions. Not very helpful. Situations like this need nurse advocates. People need to be aware of what you do – I mean if a spouse, who also a nurse can’t help, who can? I’m appalled at what health care has come to.

-Sandy UElgin, IL

I read your book and enjoyed it and your passion for helping us without the resources to help ourselves and our loved ones. I don’t think I ever expressed my full gratitude for what you personally did for my mother during our difficult time. Your company got us the quality care she needed. I feel every dollar we were billed was money well spent. I hope you continue to flourish and help others obtain the help they need and avoid the pitfalls of or current system of care.

-Paula R.Chicago, IL

I cannot tell you how much you how much I appreciate what you do for my folks! I would never be able to have a life if it wasn’t for what you are able to do for our family. Hiring you was the best decision I ever made. Thank you so much for what you do…you have given me my life back! I can go on a vacation with my husband now without worrying about my parents. Thank you!

-Carole CNaperville, IL

TESTIMONIALS

FEEDBACK FROM OUR STUDENTS

Patient Advocate Experiences​

PATIENT ADVOCATE CLIENT REVIEWS

Patient Advocate Experiences