Gretchen Ward

Gretchen Ward is an experienced nursing professional and educator with a diverse background in healthcare. Currently serving as a Nursing Instructor at the Nebraska Health Care Association and Metropolitan Community College since 2018 and 2017 respectively, Gretchen specializes in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medication Aide (MA) programs. Additionally, as a Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor at Boys Town, Gretchen emphasizes holistic patient care and teamwork in a therapeutic classroom environment. Previous roles include a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator at Brookestone Village, where expertise in wound care was applied, and as a Nurse Consultant at Developmental Services of Iowa. Gretchen holds multiple degrees in nursing from Clarkson College and an earlier degree in Foreign Language and International Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, complemented by specialized training in wound care.