Kathy Lenz

Kathy Lenz is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing and DNP Track Coordinator at Graceland University. She holds a BSN from the University of Missouri - Columbia, an MSN from the same institution, and a DNP from Graceland University. With over 20 years of clinical experience as a family and adult-based medicine provider, her passion lies in education. She precepts 3-4 graduate nursing students annually, emphasizing clinical realism in her teaching. Her research interests include epidemiology, medical ethics, and the cultural dimensions of healthcare. She is based at the Independence Campus and teaches online courses.

• Education:
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Graceland University
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Missouri - Columbia
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Missouri - Columbia

Dr. Lenz’s clinical practice as a family nurse practitioner informs her teaching, allowing her to share clinical insights with students. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world healthcare challenges, particularly in primary care and culturally sensitive healthcare delivery.

She maintains a hobby of raising miniature donkeys and chickens.