Angela Noble: Living Out FranU’s Mission in Nursing Leadership

FranU Alumna Angela Noble is a leader in nursing whose career reflects both professional excellence and a deep commitment to service.

With more than 17 years of diverse experience, Noble has worked across occupational medicine, community outreach, utilization review, case management, nursing education, telemetry, medical-surgical nursing, endoscopy, pain medicine and emergency room nursing. She has also shared her expertise with others by teaching SafeSitter and CPR classes to both staff and community members.

Her journey began at FranU, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013. She later completed a Master of Science degree with a focus in leadership and management at another university, equipping her with the tools to guide and inspire others. 

Over the years, Noble established herself as a notable healthcare professional. She began her career in a Critical Access Hospital in her hometown before joining West Feliciana Hospital in St. Francisville, where she has worked for the past 17 years and now serves as Chief Nursing Officer.

In her role, Noble oversees nursing, case management, emergency department and special procedures. Following organizational changes, her leadership expanded to include ancillary departments such as lab, radiology, respiratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, quality and dietary.

Her impact reaches beyond her daily responsibilities. In 2017, Noble led her team as West Feliciana Hospital became the first critical access hospital in Louisiana to achieve Chief Pain Center Accreditation with the American College of Cardiology. She also holds numerous certifications, including Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advance Life Support, Advanced Burn Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Care.

Noble has also been an engaged alumna, serving on the FranU Alumni Board from 2017 to 2020. She is currently serving as an extended board member and plans to apply for a second term.

She credits FranU for shaping her into the leader she is today: “The values I carry from FranU guide how I support and empower the nursing staff under my leadership. Through service, I strive to lead by example. I will always make time to roll up my sleeves when needed and show my team that no task is beneath me. Justice helps me advocate for fair staffing ratios, equitable opportunities for advancement, and policies that protect nurse well-being. By practicing reverence and love for all of life, I model respect and compassion in every interaction, fostering a culture where nurses feel valued both as professionals and as people. Joyfulness of spirit reminds me to celebrate small victories and cultivate positivity, even in the face of challenges, which uplifts morale. And through humility, I remind my team that leadership is about collaboration.” 

Reflecting deeper into her experience at FranU, Noble recalls the lasting influence of Dr. LaTonya Dorsey. 

“LaTonya was a blessing to the overwhelmed and scared version of me as a student. She was always so open, kind and non-judgmental. Mrs. Dorsey held pride in the success of her students and wanted nothing but the best for them. It is truly special to have an educator who is always encouraging you to accomplish your dreams and offering non-biased guidance when needed.”  

To all future nurses seeking to become servant leaders who practice with compassion and justice and lead with humility and integrity, Noble recommends FranU.  

FranU offers an education rooted in purpose. It equips nurses with both the clinical knowledge needed in today’s complex healthcare environment and the moral compass to face challenges with courage, empathy and joyfulness of spirit. That balance is what makes a FranU graduate stand out, and that is why I recommend this school to anyone considering a nursing career.”

FranU shapes leaders like Angela Noble who not only excel in their field but also embody values of service, justice, reverence, joyfulness of spirit and humility in every aspect of their work.