Alona D. Angosta
Ph.D., APRN, FNP-C, FAAN

Las Vegas, NV

Specialties

Adult, Family

Details

Professional Achievements:

Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
NP Advocate State Award for Excellence, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
PhD graduate
Most Outstanding Faculty, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Tenure, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Chair, Board of Directors Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association-National
Board Member, National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Associations (NCEMNA)
Past President, Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association-National
Published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international professional conferences
Other contributions: Member, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee Future of Nursing Campaign for Action (AARP Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation); Editorial Board Member, Asian Pacific Islander Nursing Journal

Bio: http://www.unlv.edu/people/alona-angosta

Favorite Thing About My Profession:

Versatility. Nursing gives me an opportunity to mentor, advocate, teach, practice, and do research. I am able to provide the best of care for clients and practice the art and science of nursing at its best!

Virtues:

Respect each person as unique individual. Practice what you preach. Contribute and advocate for the NP profession! Work hard, be productive, make a positive impact.

Work History

Anthem Hills Medical Center in Henderson
NP — 2016 to present

University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV
Emeritus Professor, Former Tenured Assoc Professor and Director of Graduate Program (FNP, NE & Post-Master’s Certificate) — November, 2005 to September, 2021

Advanced Urgent Care/Primary Care in Las Vegas, NV
Nurse Practitioner — 2004 to 2017

Southwest Medical Associates Inc in Las Vegas, NV
Nurse Practitioner — 2001 to 2004