Alona D. Angosta, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN

Tenured Professor

Education
Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
MSN University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
BSN University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Work, Research, & Leadership
Dr. Alona Angosta is a Tenured Professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). Her research program focuses on cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic health, and lifestyle interventions designed to improve health outcomes. Her other scholarly interests include advanced practice nursing, nursing education and wellness.

Bibliography
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1LQU9gcvuqx/bibliography/public/

Dr. Angosta served as the Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship at Baylor LHSON from 2021-2025, a period of unprecedented growth for the school and a pivotal time as Baylor University became an R1 institution. As Associate Dean, she was instrumental in expanding LHSON’s scholarly footprint and research impact. Under her leadership, Baylor LHSON secured over $2 million in external grant funding for research, education, training, and program grants. She also served as the point of contact for the Baylor University and U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN). Dr. Angosta led the expansion of the tenure and tenure-track faculty at LHSON, which included establishing the first Endowed Chair for Mental Health. She fostered a culture of scholarship through several development initiatives. She organized 33 monthly research and scholarship seminars, hosted grant-writing workshops, and led four Annual Research & Scholarship Faculty Showcases. She brought distinguished lectureships from nationally renowned nurse researchers to LHSON. As a leader, educator, and researcher, Dr. Angosta's overarching goal has always been to help others exceed their own professional expectations. She mentored both tenure-track and clinical-track faculty, guiding them through the processes of grant submissions, publications, tenure and/or promotion. As Associate Dean, she served as a vital liaison between the LHSON and Baylor University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Her collaboration was instrumental in developing and revising several key guidelines, including those for LHSON’s tenure and promotion, faculty searches, and grant submission procedures. She chaired the Tenured Faculty Committee and the Faculty Search Task Force and continues to serve on LHSON committees.

Prior to Baylor University, Dr. Angosta served as the Director of the Graduate Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Nursing. During her director role, she was instrumental in elevating the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program’s profile making it the #1 graduate nursing school in Nevada and top 10 online MSN program in the nation. Under her guidance, the program’s national rankings significantly improved in the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings, rising to #7 in online education and climbing from 76^th to 40^th in the Graduate & Professional Programs category. Dr. Angosta was also crucial in increasing enrollment for the MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program and establishing the first Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

Teaching and Clinical
Dr. Alona Angosta has over 20 years of experience in academia. She taught in the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. At Baylor LHSON, she primarily teaches graduate courses. She mentored students and early-career faculty, fostering their academic and professional growth. She chaired or served numerous PhD dissertation and DNP project committees and guided MSN students in the FNP and Nurse Education tracks.

A veteran and former Lieutenant of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, Dr. Angosta is a Board-Certified FNP with more than 20 years’ experience in primary care, internal medicine, acute care, and military medicine. Prior to FNP role, she worked as a registered nurse/charge nurse in various units including cardiovascular care, emergency department, and level 1 trauma intensive care.

Honors and Awards
A distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Dr. Angosta's accomplishments include receiving the Nurse Practitioner Advocate State Award for Excellence from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her work has also been recognized by UNLV, where she was awarded Outstanding Faculty of the Year and granted the title of Emeritus Faculty.

Committees, Memberships, and Community Service
Dr. Angosta is a member of the Baylor University Tenured Committee (UTC). She continues to serve on the LHSON’s Tenured Faculty Committee, Faculty Search Task Force, and Graduate Studies. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Southern Nursing Research Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Eta Gamma Chapter, Philippine Nurses Association of America, and Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association – National (former President). Dr. Angosta is also an active member of St. Ann Parish serving in the Eucharistic Ministry.

Grants and Research Projects
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board/ Nursing, Allied Health, and Other Health Related Education Grant Program (2025-2027)
Title: Online Education with Academic-Practice Initiative for Educating and Retaining Nurses in Texas
Role: Co-project director
Amount: $149, 445.00
Status: Funded/Active

The Discovery Foundation (2024)
Title: Enhancing nursing students learning to address women’s health in underserved populations
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $50,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board/Nursing Innovation Grant Program/ Academic and Health Affairs (2023-2025)
Title of Project: Innovation to impact: Online education with academic-practice initiative for increasing and retaining nurses in rural Texas
Role: Project director
Amount: $200,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The Discovery Foundation (2023)
Title: Using simulation-based training with undergraduate and Advanced Practice Nursing Students to improve skill performance and impact the health and well-being of women
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $47,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The Discovery Foundation (2022)
Title: Using Simulation-Based Training with Undergraduate and Advanced Practice Nursing Students to Improve Skill Performance and Impact the Health and Well-being of Women
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $45,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2018)
Title: Cardiovascular disease knowledge and risk factors among U.S. veteran transitioning to military
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $2,500.00
Status: Funded/Completed

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing (2018)
Title: Heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $8,529.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The University of Nevada, School of Nursing (2016)
Title: Physical function, quality of life, acculturation and anthropometric measurements among hypertensive Filipino Americans
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $5,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The University of Nevada School of Nursing (2015)
Title: The energy expenditure of a culturally based physical activity
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $5,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

National Institutes of Health/ IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence P20RR-016464 (2013)
Title: Effects of ballroom dancing on blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and waist circumference in Filipino Americans: A cross-sectional study
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $98,155.00
Status: Funded/Completed

National Institutes of Health/ IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence P20RR-016464 (2012)
Title: Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $86,123.00
Status: Funded/Completed

Selected Publications
Nguyen, A., Kawi, J., Meraz, R., Wierenga, K.L., Angosta, A.D., Hamilton, M., Fonarow, G.C., & Evangelista, L.S. (2025). Hidden malnutrition in overweight and obese individuals with chronic heart failure: Insights from the Pro-HEART trial. Nutrients, 17(16), 2694. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17162694

Evangelista, L. S, Meraz, R., Wierenga, K. L., Nguyen, A. P., Angosta, A. D., & Kawi, J. (2025). High-protein dietary interventions in heart failure: A systematic review of clinical and functional outcomes. Nutrients, 17(14), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142361

Evangelista, L. S., Candelaria, D., Motie, M., Angosta, A. D., & Kawi, J. (2025, in-review). Health-related quality of life as a predictor of weight management adherence in overweight and obese patients with chronic heart failure.

Nguyen, A. P., Angosta, A. D., Ke, W., Khong, T. M., Tran, C. C. & Kim, M. T. (2022). Diabetes prevalence, risk factors, and care in Asian American and Pacific Islanders of Texas: Data from the 2015-2019 Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, 1-13. doi: 10.1177/26350106221116902.

Angosta, A. D., Reyes, A. T., Cross, C. Pollom, T. & Sood, K. (2021). Cardiovascular disease knowledge, risk factors, and resilience among U.S. veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(11), 947-958. doi:10.1097/JXX.0000000000000507.

Reaves, C. & Angosta, A. D. (2020). The relaxation response: Influence on psychological and physiological responses in patients with COPD. Applied Nursing Research, 57,1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151351.

Constantino, R. E., Angosta, A. D., Reyes, A. T., Kameg, B., Wu, L., Cobb, J. Hui, V., Palompon, D., Safadi, R., Daibes, M., & Schlenk, E. (2019). Is intimate partner violence a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women? A review of the preponderance of the evidence. Health, 11, 841–854. doi:10.4236/health.2019.116067.

Heil, D. P., Angosta, A. D., Tan, R., & Zhu, W. (2019). The energy expenditure of Tinikling: A culturally based physical activity. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12(4), 111-121. PMCID 6355119.

Kim, P. C., Shen, J. J., Angosta, A. D., Frakes, K. and Casey, L. (2018). Errors associated with the rights of medication administration at hospital settings. Journal of Hospital and Healthcare Administration, 1(1), 1-7. doi: 10.29011/JHHA-111.000011.

Shen, J. J., Angosta, A. D., Sotero, M., Rice, J. & Raju, K. (2018). Nursing associated dedication errors: Are internationally educated nurses different from U.S. educated nurses? European Journal of Environment and Public Health, 2(1), 2-9. https://doi.org/10.20897/ejeph/85002.

Angosta, A. D. & Serafica, R. (2017). Assessing physical activity levels in Filipino Americans with hypertension using the rapid assessment of physical activity questionnaire. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 29(2), 91-95. doi: 10.1177/1084822316685517.

Muroi, M., Shen, J. J., & Angosta, A. D. (2017). Association of medication errors with drug classifications, clinical units, and consequence of errors: Are they related? Applied Nursing Research, 33, 180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.12.002.

Coleman, J. S. & Angosta, A. D. (2017). The lived experiences of acute care bedside registered nurses caring for patients and their families with limited English proficiency: A silent shift. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(5-6), 678-689. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13567.

Serafica, R. & Angosta, A. D. (2016). Acculturation and changes in body mass index, waist circumference, and waist- hip ratio among Filipino Americans with hypertension Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, 10(9), 733-40. doi:10.1016/j.jash.2016.07.002.

La Brocca, S. & Angosta, A. D. (2015). Management of an adult patient with congenital heart disease: Implications for the advanced practice registered nurse. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 28(1), 3-8. doi: 10.1177/1084822315588519.

Angosta, A. D., Serafica, R., & Moonie, S. (2015). Measuring enjoyment of ballroom dancing in Filipino Americans using the physical activity enjoyment scale. Asian Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/2373665815585320.

Angosta, A. D., Ceria-Ulep, C. D., & Tse, A. (2014). Care delivery for Filipino Americans using the Neuman Systems Model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(2), 142-148. doi: 10.1177/0894318414522605.

Angosta, A. D., & Speck, K. E. (2014). Assessment of heart disease knowledge and risk factors among first-generation Filipino Americans: A cross-sectional survey. Clinical Nursing Studies, 2(2), 123-132. doi: 10.5430/cns.v2n2p123.

Angosta, A. D. & Holmes, B. (2014). Case report: Chest pain, bradycardia, and ECG changes in acute cholecystitis. Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, December 2014 issue, pp. 25-27. http://www.jucm.com/december-2014/.

Mallory, A. M., Angosta, A. D.& Kawi, J. (2014). A patient with metabolic syndrome and the role of the advanced practice nurse. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(4), 245-250.

Llasus, L., Angosta, A. D., & Clark, M. Graduating BSN students’ EBP knowledge, EBP readiness, and EBP implementation (2014). Journal of Nursing Education, 53(9), S82-S89. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20140806-05.

Angosta, A. D. (2013). Coronary heart disease knowledge and risk factors among Filipino Americans connected to primary care services. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 25(9), 503-512. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12039.

Angosta, A. D. & Gutierrez, A. (2013). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Filipino Americans: A cross-sectional study. Applied Nursing Research, 26(4), 192-197. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2013.06.005.

Olde, D., Alpert, P., & Angosta, A. D. (2013). Metabolic syndrome: Clinical perspective for best practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 25(12), 644-652. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12048.

Ceria-Ulep, C., Angosta, A. D., Magday-Asselstine, R. T., Castillo, M. A., Pagano, I. S., Dongmei, L., & Wooton, A. (2013). Assessing physical activity and function in the Filipino older adults. Journal of Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 20(1), 30-39.

Angosta, A. D. & Holmes, B. (2012). Atypical appendicitis in the older patient. Journal of Urgent Care Medicine: http://www.jucm.com/atypical-appendicitis-in-the-older-patient/

Angosta,A. D. (2011). The impact of Tai Chi exercise on CHD: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(7), 376-381. doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2011.00597.x.

Angosta,A. D. (2010). Concept analysis of risk in relation to coronary heart disease in Filipino Americans. Nursing Forum, 45(4), 253-259. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2010.00198.x.

Selected Presentations
Meraz, R., Osteen, K., McGee, J., Noblitt, P., Viejo, H., & Angosta, A. D. (2024). Impact of social determinants of health and neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage on heart failure self-care adherence. 35th Sigma International Nursing Research Congress. Sentosa Island, Singapore. (Podium, peer-reviewed abstract).

Soltwisch, M., Vogelaar, K., Abraham, A., & Angosta, A. D. (2024).Impact of Sabbath practices in academia and nursing faculty burnout. 35th Sigma International Nursing Research Congress. Sentosa Island, Singapore. (Podium, peer-reviewed abstract).

Abraham, A., Angosta, A. D., Soltwisch, M., Vogelaar, K., & Ke, W. (2024). Nursing faculty burnout: Impact of Sabbath practices. 50^th Annual National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 50th Annual National Conference. Baltimore, MD NV (Podium, peer-reviewed abstract).

Nguyen, A., Angosta, A. D., Ke, W., Tran, C., Khong, T., & Kim, M. (2022). Cardiometabolic and mental health in Asian Americans of Texas. 48^th Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference. Louisville, KY.

Soltwisch, M., Angosta, A. D., Vogelaar, K., Abraham, A.,& Ke, W. (2024). Association of Sabbath practices and nursing burnout in academia. Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Annual National Conference. Charlotte, NC (Podium, peer-reviewed abstract).

Soltwisch, M., Angosta, A. D., Abraham, A., Ke, W., & Vogelaar, K. (2023). Sabbath practices and burnout among nurse educators. 2023 Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture: Called Together in an Age of Discord. Waco, TX (Podium-Invited).

Angosta, A. D. (2022, October). Future of nursing initiatives to achieve health equity. Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. - National (Podium- Invited).

Angosta, A. D., Xiao, C., Nguyen, L., Kuruvilla, S., Valthaty, R., Pogado-Laput, R.,…Accamma, L. (2021, June). Covid in color conversations: Celebration and challenges of AAPI nurses in the age of Covid. American Nurses Association Covid initiative.

Angosta, A.D., Labus, B., Madison, C. M., Barlow, H., & Thomas-Robinson, M. (2021, February). The Prism: A candid conversation about the Covid-19 vaccine. UNLV Intersection and UNLV Center for Health Disparities and Research.

Gaccione, J. & Angosta, D.A. (2021, February). Transparency, key to bridging vaccination gap: Creating trust among skeptics is an important part of beating back Covid-19 in communities of color. UNLV News Center. https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/transparency-key-bridging-vaccination-gap

Angosta, A. D. (2021). Simulated Telehealth Experience Using Standardized Patients and Virtual Clinical Evaluation for Nurse Practitioner Students. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 46^th Biennial Convention. Indianapolis, IN (Podium, peer-reviewed abstract).

Chhith, A. & Angosta, A. D. (2020, June 6). Henderson man’s Covid-19 battle highlights risk of high blood pressure. LV Review Journal. https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-mans-covid-19-battle-highlights-risk-of-high-blood-pressure-2047053/

Mancini, A., Angosta, A. D. et al. (2020, May 5). Health care heroes. LV Review Journal. https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/health-care-heroes-celebrating-las-vegas-caregivers-on-national-nurses-day-2021477/

Toney, D., Angosta, A. D., et al. (2020). International nursing research workshop on the impact of Covid-19. The National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations. Emory University, Atlanta, GA (Invited presentation).

Jacob, M. & Angosta, A. D. (2020, September). Finding a home at UNLV: Outstanding faculty award winner and alumni of the year. UNLV News Center. https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/finding-home-unlv

Grants and Research Projects

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board/ Nursing, Allied Health, and Other Health Related Education Grant Program (2025-2027)
Title: Online Education with Academic-Practice Initiative for Educating and Retaining Nurses in Texas
Role: Co-project director
Amount: $149, 445.00
Status: Funded/Active

The Discovery Foundation (2024)
Title: Enhancing nursing students learning to address women’s health in underserved populations
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $50,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The University of Nevada, School of Nursing (2016)
Title: Physical function, quality of life, acculturation and anthropometric measurements among hypertensive Filipino Americans
Role: Co-investigator
Amount: $5,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

The University of Nevada School of Nursing (2015)
Title: The energy expenditure of a culturally based physical activity
Role: Principal investigator
Amount: $5,000.00
Status: Funded/Completed

Contact Information: Alona_Angosta@baylor.edu; 254-710-2606
Office Location: Office: 408.07
Mailing Address: 333 North Washington Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246