ADD A NURSE TO THE FAMILY
Independent Nurse Patient Advocacy in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming.
Borrowed Guardian offers compassionate, independent nurse advocacy to help individuals and families understand their options, communicate with care teams, and feel more confident about what comes next.
Whether you're looking for guidance for yourself or someone you love, we'll take the time to understand your needs and help you determine the best next steps.
What is Borrowed Guardian?
Borrowed Guardian provides independent nurse patient advocacy for individuals and families navigating healthcare. From preparing for medical appointments to understanding complex information and coordinating care, we're here to help you feel informed, supported, and heard.
Healthcare Is Personal
Your Support Should Be Too
When you're facing important healthcare decisions, it helps to have someone in your corner who understands both the medical system and the human side of care.
Borrowed Guardian brings an experienced nursing perspective to your healthcare journey, helping you ask questions, understand information, and communicate confidently with your care team.
Alongside Your Care Team
We're here to strengthen communication with the doctors and nurses you already trust, not to second-guess them. A prepared patient and an informed family can make every visit more productive.
How We Can Help
Whether you're preparing for an important appointment, navigating a hospital stay, or helping a loved one manage their care, we're here to help make the next steps clearer.
Medical Appointment Support
Healthcare Navigation
Care Coordination
Family & Caregiver Support
Who We Help
Healthcare challenges look different for everyone. Borrowed Guardian supports individuals and families who want an experienced nurse in their corner.
Older Adults: Navigating appointments, changing health needs, and care transitions.
Family Caregivers: Supporting loved ones while balancing responsibilities.
Individuals Managing Complex Conditions: Understanding medical information and coordinating care
Patients Facing Major Healthcare Decisions: Preparing for procedures, hospital stays, and important conversations.
Services Offered
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Healthcare Navigation
Understand medical information, explore your options, and navigate healthcare with greater confidence.
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Care Coordination & Follow Up
Stay organized across providers, appointments, and next steps in your care.
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Patient & Family Education
Understand your care, ask informed questions, and feel more prepared for healthcare decisions.
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Family Caregiver Support
Get experienced guidance while helping someone you love navigate their healthcare needs.
Getting started is simple
01 Let's Talk
Request a complimentary discovery call to share your needs.
02 Make a Plan
We'll discuss the right support and guide you through next steps.
03 Feel Supported
Work with an experienced nurse advocate as you navigate your care.
Proudly Serving the Twin Cities
Borrowed Guardian provides independent nurse patient advocacy and healthcare navigation services for individuals and families throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area.
Based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, we support clients across the Twin Cities with personalized guidance, medical appointment support, care coordination, and family caregiver assistance.
St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities metro area
Email: info@borrowedguardian.com
Phone: 952-522-7280
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an independent nurse patient advocate?
An independent nurse patient advocate is a registered nurse who works for you, not a hospital or insurance company. At Borrowed Guardian, we help you prepare for appointments, understand medical information, communicate with your healthcare team, and make informed decisions about your care.
Who can benefit from nurse advocacy?
Anyone who feels overwhelmed by healthcare or wants an experienced nurse in their corner. We support older adults, individuals managing complex medical conditions, people preparing for or recovering from surgery, and family caregivers helping loved ones navigate their care.
Does insurance cover Borrowed Guardian's services?
No. Borrowed Guardian is a private-pay service and does not bill health insurance. This allows us to focus on your individual needs and provide personalized support without insurance restrictions. We'll discuss services and pricing during your complimentary discovery call.
You Don't Have to Figure It All Out Alone
Whether you're facing a new diagnosis, preparing for an important appointment, or supporting someone you love, you deserve to feel informed and supported.
Let's talk about how Borrowed Guardian can help.