She was born in the Chicago area and began working as a nurse’s aide in high school. Angela went to school for her LPN, which was combined with an ADN. Upon graduation, she immediately started working as a Registered Nurse in an inner city ER. Throughout her RN career, she taught ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC. After 8 years with her ASN, Angela advanced to a BSN and eventually completed her FNP while working full-time. She is certified with AANP and ANCC, and as an Emergency NP.