Dr. Catherine Homard

Title: Professor of Nursing
Dept.: Nursing
Office: Wellness Center B204
Phone: (515) 263-6091
Email: chomard @ grandview.edu

Born in northwest Iowa, Cathy has also lived in Ohio and Texas. She returned to Iowa in 1996, bringing her Texas husband and three children.

Academic History

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: College of St. Benedict, 1984
  • Masters of Science in Nursing Education: Drake University, 2003
  • PhD in Education, specializing in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, 2012

Start Date at Grand View

  • August 2003

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Nursing
  • Pediatric Intensive Care and Transport Nursing
  • Nurse Educator

Research / Accomplishments

Dissertation: Impact of Reflective Learning and Evolve Curricular Package on Exit Exam Scores and National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Pass Rates. Published results in the Journal of Nursing Education in 2012

Questions & Answers

What makes Grand View unique among other universities?
Grand View truly cares about the wholistic growth of students as they explore their vocation and gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful.
What is your favorite part about working at Grand View?
I value the connections made with others, peers and students.
Dr. Catherine Homard