Ms. Angela Armstrong Smith is a registered nurse with a BS degree in biology, a BSN in nursing, and an MSN in nurse education. Ms. Smith’s specialty is med-surg nursing, and she currently works at the Durham VAMC in Ambulatory/ Primary Care as a nurse care manager. Ms. Smith has provided caring service to patients at the VAMC since 1997. In addition to caring for patients, Ms. Smith has served as a preceptor, mentor, and clinical leader for staff nurses and has served as assistant nurse manager for the medical-surgical unit. Ms. Smith believes in a holistic lifestyle and likes learning about and eating organic foods. She also believes in having a balanced lifestyle. Ms. Smith enjoys spending time with family and friends, laughing, and living. She enjoys the arts, specifically dance. She is married and has 4 children. She was born in Statesville NC, and grew up in Wilson, NC with three younger sisters.