Andrea Byford, APRN-CNS, received a master of science in nursing from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center after first receiving two bachelor of science degrees. The first was for health promotion from Oklahoma State University and the second was in nursing from the University of Oklahoma. Andrea is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse and a cardiovascular registered nurse and holds certifications for basic life support and advanced cardiovascular life support. Her professional memberships include the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.