News: School of Nursing
A collection of news stories capturing the excitement of UNLV’s campus in June, July and August.
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University among just 10 programs in the country recognized by National League for Nursing for high standards in educational excellence and visionary leadership.
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June Cho of UNLV's School of Nursing moved to Las Vegas last year after more than 20 years on the East Coast, eager to discover what life is like in the West.
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Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.
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Health Care Administration and Policy professor Jay Shen works to increase understanding and use of palliative care among Asian-Americans.
Thirteen UNLV programs ranked within nation’s top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools.
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UNLV Nursing will use grant funds to develop continuing education and advanced training programs in high-need areas for Nevada nurses; school also growing undergrad programs to meet statewide need.
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UNLV nurse practitioner offers expertise after national task force releases new recommendation.
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Through progressive grant funding, researchers from three UNLV schools encourage greater use of palliative care among Southern Nevada’s Asian communities.
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A varied career, including stints as a cancer center administrator and a film production coordinator, eventually led Nicole Stephens to UNLV.
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Growing demand drives growth in online courses. Here are the people and tools helping faculty cross the digital divide.
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Nursing Alumna of the Year Maileen Ulep launched nurses network to share information and foster collaboration in the region.