She completed her Nursing Diploma and BSc Nursing Degree in Bon Secours Hospital in association with University College Cork. She completed her Diploma in Health Service Management in Cork College of Commerce and her Health and Safety Fetac Certificate at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa. Anne Marie has spent many years gaining experience nursing medical and surgical patients. She has also worked as a Clinical Placement Co-ordinator at the Bon Secours Hospital