Nicola joined the Auckland Heart Group in March 2007, to provide nursing support for the evening clinics held at 94 Mountain Road, Epsom. At the time she was employed during the day by the Harbour Primary Health Organisation (PHO) as the diabetes clinical programme manager; she now works at North Shore Hospital as a diabetes nurse, while still working for the Heart Group in the evenings.
Nicola obtained her Nursing Diploma in 1995, and her Bachelor of Nursing degree in 1999 (Massey University). She has gained postgraduate experience in a number of different areas, while working at Middlemore Hospital, followed by employment in England and Scotland, before returning to New Zealand in August 2000.