Shawna Griffin, CNP

I am a certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine. I have professional interests in pediatrics, preventive care and women's health. 

Hometown: Rush City, Minnesota

I am passionate about: spending time with my family and friends. For me, life is about creating fun, happy memories with my loved ones and because of experiences in my life, every moment with my family is precious and cherished. I have wonderful memories with my family as a child, so I am always looking to create the same thing for my kids.

I became a provider because: becoming a nurse practitioner was always a dream of mine. I started my career working as a registered nurse. While working in pediatrics and postpartum care, I found my passion and knew I wanted the opportunity to build a working relationship with my patients - helping them to establish their life-long health care at a young age.

One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is: showing patients that change can be difficult, however, worth it in the end. Educating patients on how to improve their health and having them come back feeling better and living a healthier life is very rewarding.

I am most proud of: having the opportunity to continue my education as a wife and mother of three little ones. While parenting is not always easy, being a mother makes me proud every day.