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Angela Trombley

Angela Trombley

Assistant Professor

College of Health and Human Sciences

School of Nursing

Contact Information

Email: atrombley@wcu.edu
Pronouns: She/Her

Biography

Dr. Trombley is a native of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. She began nursing studies at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England. Immigrating to the United States, she continued her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Excelsior College in New York State where she earned her Associated Degree in nursing becoming a Registered Nurse. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Excelsior College earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2008. She then earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing from University of Missouri in 2011. She became Board Certified as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2011. From there, Angie continued nursing studies at University of Missouri, attaining a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2013. She has subsequently Board Certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, allowing her to care for psychiatric populations across the lifespan.

Education

  • DNP, University of Missouri-Columbia

Teaching Interests

<b>Area of Expertise:</b> Child and Adolescent Mental Health<br><br>Dr. Trombley has extensive teaching experience and has served as adjunct professor at the University of South Alabama in the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program. She has also served as a full time clinical assistant professor for the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program, at East Carolina University. She has proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Reserve Officer, attaining the rank of Captain as a commissioned officer in our military. While in service she was the mental health program officer in charge and coordinator. Dr. Trombley serves as the Vice Chair of the North Carolina Nurses' Association Psychiatric Council. She is a Member of American Psychiatric Nursing Association, The American Nurses Association, The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, and the National League for Nursing. Angie is married with four children, and lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Outside of academia and clinical practice, her interests include hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Research Interests

<b>Areas of Research Interest:</b> Adolescent Substance Abuse Screening in Primary Care, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Health Care Disparities

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