My Why: Jennifer Wade

Jennifer Wade was born in San Antonio, Texas. She grew up as a Texas Native in Orange Grove, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and received her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2010. She then returned home to Bandera, Texas to serve those in her community as a medical-surgical registered nurse for 1 year in Kerrville. She then pursued a career in emergency medicine for Methodist Healthcare System for 6.5 years.

Her deep desire to serve her local community was strong and lead her to return to school an earn her Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in May of 2019. She is credentialed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a family nurse practitioner. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and the Golden Key Honor Society. She is an active member of the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, the Hill Country Nurse Practitioner Association, and the American Nurses Association. Jennifer is also a member of the Bandera Eastern Star Chapter.

Jennifer is married to a Marine Veteran who served two tours in Iraq. She understands the struggles of our brave men and women who proudly serve our country. With this background, she is deeply honored to be able to serve them in their time of need.

On her off-time, Jennifer has property outside Bandera where she resides with her husband, Donald, of three years and her four dogs. She loves working in the yard, fishing, kayaking, hunting and enjoying time with her family and friends.

My Why:

My background as a nurse prior to obtaining my Nurse Practitioner was served in the ER. Through my many years of practice, I have witnessed first-hand what our first responders and police go through on a day to day basis. They just like us have no idea what the day will bring when they put on that uniform and leave their families at home.

Over the years our relationships became more like family and we relied on one another for safety and protection. Some of my best friends are paramedics and police officers. I feel it is only natural to want to give back. Warriors Heart gives me this chance!

Not only do I feel the need to give back to the first responders and police, but I also feel an obligation to give back to our Military personnel My husband and best friend served our Great Nation with the Marine Corps for 4 years. He deployed to Iraq twice between the years of 2004-2008. He is has had his struggles but he has overcome. He is an amazing man and I am proud to be the wife of a Marine.

I am very thankful for the opportunities I have to work with Warriors Heart. It allows me to serve those who put their life on the line for our safety and freedom!