About Dan Cripe, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse. Clinical educator. A healthcare perspective shaped by critical care, emergency nursing, and real life.

Dan Cripe is a Registered Nurse licensed in Michigan since 2004 and co-founder of GLP-1 Logic. He brings more than two decades of nursing experience across critical care, emergency medicine, hospital leadership, and clinical education.

Dan earned his Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Glen Oaks Community College in 2004 and later completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from South University in July 2019.

Throughout his nursing career, Dan has worked in some of the highest-acuity areas of healthcare, beginning in intensive care and later moving into emergency nursing and hospital leadership as a House Supervisor.

He co-authors GLP-1 Logic with his wife, Marcia Cripe, RN.

Together, they created GLP-1 Logic to provide evidence-based GLP-1 education that combines medical knowledge, research interpretation, and the lived experience of people navigating these medications.

Why I Write About GLP-1 Medications

When GLP-1 medications became part of our lives, Marcia and I quickly realized how many questions people had.

They were not only asking:

• How much weight will I lose?
• Which medication works best?
• What side effects should I expect?

They were asking deeper questions:

• Why do I feel different around food?
• Is this symptom normal?
• When should I be concerned?
• What happens after weight loss?
• How do these medications change the way we think about health?

My nursing background has shaped the way I look at these questions.

Years in ICU and emergency nursing taught me the importance of recognizing patterns, understanding risk, and knowing the difference between something expected and something requiring medical attention.

Through GLP-1 Logic, I help translate the science and clinical information surrounding these medications into information people can actually understand.

My Clinical Background

I became a Registered Nurse in 2004 after earning my Associate Degree in Nursing from Glen Oaks Community College.

My nursing career has included:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Emergency Department nursing
• Hospital leadership as a House Supervisor
• Clinical education and nursing instruction

Working in critical care and emergency medicine has given me a unique perspective on patient safety, medication effects, and the importance of timely recognition when something changes.

Healthcare decisions rarely happen in perfect circumstances. Patients experience symptoms at home, often wondering:

“Is this normal?”

“Should I wait?”

“Should I call someone?”

My goal is to help people better understand the information they need to have those conversations with their healthcare teams.

Clinical Education & Certifications

Throughout my career, I have maintained certifications and training focused on emergency response and patient safety.

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

I have also served as an instructor for ACLS and PALS, helping educate other healthcare professionals in emergency response and clinical decision-making.

Teaching has always been an important part of nursing. I believe education is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving patient outcomes.

My Perspective on GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1 medications represent a major shift in how we understand weight management, metabolic health, and chronic disease treatment.

My approach is grounded in three principles:

Safety

Understanding what is expected, what requires attention, and when someone should involve their healthcare provider.

Evidence

Looking beyond headlines and social media claims to understand what research actually shows.

Context

Recognizing that every person’s experience with medication is influenced by their health history, goals, and circumstances.

At GLP-1 Logic, we do not believe there is a single “right” experience with these medications. We believe people deserve accurate information that helps them make informed decisions with their healthcare providers.

Areas I Write About

On GLP-1 Logic, I focus on topics including:

• GLP-1 medication safety
• Side effects and symptom interpretation
• Medication timing and interactions
• Emergency warning signs
• Clinical questions patients should discuss with providers
• Emerging GLP-1 therapies and future treatments
• The intersection of research and real-world patient experience

My goal is to help readers understand not only what happens, but why it happens.

Education & Credentials

Registered Nurse — State of Michigan

Licensed since 2004

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Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Glen Oaks Community College
2004

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
South University
July 2019

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Clinical Experience

• Intensive Care Unit nursing
• Emergency Department nursing
• Hospital House Supervisor

Connect With Dan

Follow along with GLP-1 Logic:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cripe-61071442a/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dan.cripe.92

A Note About GLP-1 Logic

GLP-1 Logic is an educational resource created by two Registered Nurses. Our goal is to explain the science behind GLP-1 medications while respecting the complexity of the people taking them.

This site is intended for education and information purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medication decisions should always be made with a qualified healthcare professional who understands your individual health history.