NURSE ANGIE
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Lincoln in 1950 and in 1953 she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska, Omaha and then in 1958 she received her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Colorado. She became a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of California, San Diego in 1975 and was Commissioned a Lieutenant in the United “Nurse Angie” as she prefers States Navy in 1973 and achieving the rank of By Kenneth Reige Captain (O-6) in 1979. She retired from the Navy to be called was born on 15 USAF Veteran in 1983 and became a Nurse Educator at West April 1928 in Bayard, NE. She received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Nebraska Hospital School of Nursing. Education from the University of Nebraska, Well, that in itself would be an amazing career and life for anyone, but Nurse Angie is so much more than her resume. I have never had the honor of meeting Nurse Angie but know many who have, and one person by the name of John is here today because of her dedication of being a nurse. his story is about one of our nation’s greatest unsung heroes United States Navy Captain and Nurse Angeline G. Liakos (Retired).
Here is a picture of Nurse Angie with some very special veterans she has helped to include MOH Recipient Mr. John Baca (back row center). 48
April 2022
Here is the story of how John had meet Nurse Angie after he returned to the United States after Vietnam. John’s wounds were extreme to say the least and through the help of Nurse Angie who was at the VA Hospital when John arrived to make a full recovery. He not only recovered he most importantly made a friend for life. John spends most of his time now taking care of the hero who took care of him.
