She has extensive experience in on-line education and developed and launched the entire NNP Program delivered entirely online. She received her BSN from Capstone College of Nursing in 1985, her Master's Degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1994, and completed post-master's preparation as a NNP at USA in 1995. Cheryl is an active member in the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, the Academy of Neonatal Nurses, the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Zeta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is currently completing a doctoral degree in nursing at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.