For Kari Werner, ARNP, joining The Iowa Clinic has always been a career goal for her because of the patient-centered care and physician-led group. Having lost both of her grandparents at a young age, she has always had a special place in her heart for treating older adult patients. Managing their care and ensuring they have the education they need, as well as empathizing to their realistic abilities is something Kari finds most rewarding. The question “why?” is something that drives Kari in her patient care philosophy – ensuring her patients are well informed and able to take control of their health. A Virgina native, Kari is excited to serve the community of Ankeny. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her adult children when they are close to home, going outside with her dogs and her Jeep Rubicon “Marilyn”. Prior to her opportunity to go into entry level nursing; she started her career as a clinic secretary supporting the medical field. Kari feels working each of these roles is ultimately what guides her team-oriented workflow as a clinic provider.