Gretchen
Berrocal
May 2026
Gretchen
Berrocal
,
DNP-EDLE, RN, CEN
Chamberlain University College of Nursing (Atlanta campus)
Atlanta
,
GA
United States
Her teaching style builds competence and courage: she challenges students while making them feel capable, presents realistic scenarios that make learning meaningful, and demonstrates through action the kind of nurse she inspires them to become.
Dr. Gretchen Berrocal brings compassion, clarity, and conviction to nursing education. Her students describe her as deeply invested in their learning and well‑being, creating a respectful, engaging classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
She connects coursework to real clinical practice, provides thorough resources for different learning styles, and consistently goes the extra mile with workshops, WebEx sessions, and one‑on‑one support. Dr. Berrocal models the highest standards of professional nursing: integrity, critical thinking, patience, and confident leadership.
She fosters collegial, inclusive relationships that encourage participation, accountability, and teamwork. Small but powerful gestures—pronouncing a student’s name correctly on day one, sitting and truly listening to a burned‑out student, or offering practical guidance and encouragement - have restored confidence and kept learners moving forward.
Her teaching style builds competence and courage: she challenges students while making them feel capable, presents realistic scenarios that make learning meaningful, and demonstrates through action the kind of nurse she inspires them to become. For unwavering dedication, extraordinary presence, and the lasting impact she has on students’ academic and professional journeys, Dr. Gretchen Berrocal is a distinguished and deserving DAISY Honoree.
She connects coursework to real clinical practice, provides thorough resources for different learning styles, and consistently goes the extra mile with workshops, WebEx sessions, and one‑on‑one support. Dr. Berrocal models the highest standards of professional nursing: integrity, critical thinking, patience, and confident leadership.
She fosters collegial, inclusive relationships that encourage participation, accountability, and teamwork. Small but powerful gestures—pronouncing a student’s name correctly on day one, sitting and truly listening to a burned‑out student, or offering practical guidance and encouragement - have restored confidence and kept learners moving forward.
Her teaching style builds competence and courage: she challenges students while making them feel capable, presents realistic scenarios that make learning meaningful, and demonstrates through action the kind of nurse she inspires them to become. For unwavering dedication, extraordinary presence, and the lasting impact she has on students’ academic and professional journeys, Dr. Gretchen Berrocal is a distinguished and deserving DAISY Honoree.