Darnell Griffin

Darnell Osburn RN, BSN is an advocate for licensed practitioners serving medical consumers within the precepts of their healthcare system. Healthcare professionals want to make a difference in the lives of others for various reasons. For me, the magnitude of powerlessness my older sister Barbara and our family experienced during her chronic illness activated the call to counteract human suffering. This led to over four decades of clinical care and significant nursing roles that provided a hands-on understanding of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Each patient encounter has created the space for mutual learning.

As a charge nurse in a psychiatric hospital, my geriatric and then adolescent patients shared their unique stories and struggles. At the time, the degree to which mental health could impact physical health was not fully understood. In some ways, this perception continues. As compassionate care continued in intensive care units and long-term care centers, it was apparent that medical conditions affected emotional and mental well-being. Professional experiences expanded in infection control and prevention, employee health, workers’ compensation, and discharge planning. In the insurance industry, clients’ needs were assessed as an RN case manager and utilization review nurse.

As a Reiki Master, a different lens and focus heightened my curiosity about energy and the efficacy of various medical systems. This interest launched a ten-year investigative process into the underpinnings of conventional healthcare systems and my role as a nurse healer. Becoming a legal nurse consultant enabled me to identify and analyze gaps between healthcare and the law.

Since retirement, my spouse and I had been spending quality time with family, friends, and our nearly 15-year-old Golden Retriever George.