Katie
Nurse Practitioner
From Rochester Hills, MI
Knows English
Practicing for 13 years
Graduated from University of Colorado Health Science Center School of Nursing
Location Wheat Ridge
About Katie Gruel NP
Katie is the second oldest of twenty-five cousins, and spent a large amount of her childhood taking care of children. She was born and raised in Michigan, and attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She has served her entire nursing career working in children’s hospitals and clinics throughout the country, including Chicago, New York City, and here in Denver. Before joining the Pediatrics West family, she was an emergency department nurse at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver. Katie earned a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. In her free time, Katie enjoys cooking, practicing yoga and spending time with her husband, Andy, and their two sons.
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Why I am a Pediatric Provider?
I am a pediatric nurse practitioner because I grew up taking care of all of my cousins. I have always gravitated towards children, and I knew I wanted to make a career out of helping them in some way. Nursing found me when I was in college and working in pediatrics just naturally became the right fit. I have really enjoyed getting to know all of our families over the years and watching their children grow.
Favorite cartoon?
Tangled
Favorite outdoor activity
Walking or sitting
Favorite trail in Colorado
Gross Reservoir
Fun Fact
I went to the same high school as Madonna (not at the same time).
Favorite childhood toy
Barbies
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