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Shawna M. Ward

PNP MSN

Pediatric nurse practitioner
Cooking show enthusiast and hiker

About me

Pronouns: She | Her | Hers

Shawna M. Ward is a nurse practitioner who cares for patients in the pediatric intensive care unit. She works closely with many types of specialists to ensure each patient's complex needs are met.

Passionate about every aspect of nursing, Ward especially loves education. She enjoys teaching not only patients and families but also coworkers and students, helping them grow as care providers. She thrives in a teaching hospital like UCSF, where education is a part of daily working life.

Ward earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of Cincinnati and her master's degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner in acute care.

Outside of the clinic, Ward loves watching cooking shows, hiking, and hanging with her dog.

  • Education

    University of Texas at Arlington, MSN, 2021

  • Board Certifications

    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

I love supporting critically ill children and families through these difficult times in their lives, and I learn from caring for a diverse population.

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