Nurse Leaders Begin Here

Our mission is to advance the science of health and healthcare by preparing nurse clinicians, educators, leaders, and researchers to
optimize health equity and wellness of individuals, families, communities, and populations. The School of Nursing promotes, improves,
and innovates nursing through interdisciplinary and transformational education, scholarship, practice, and community engagement.

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Academic Programs

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Community Nursing

Through community partnerships, nursing students and faculty make an impact across the valley.

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Research

Research discoveries help preserve and promote the health and wellness of Nevadans and the future of nursing education, with an enhanced focus on health issues associated with an urban environment and sustainability.

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Alumni Engagement

Once a rebel nurse, always a rebel nurse. Explore exciting ways to stay connected to UNLV Nursing through mentorship, leadership, and other opportunities.

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Vital Views

Take vital nursing and health information on the go with UNLV Nursing's award-winning* podcast. Vital Views provides a multitude of valuable nursing-related content, from national trends to nursing school tips; from interpersonal skills to technological changes; and from research to personal stories.

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*In 2022, Vital Views received a Pinnacle Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America in the webcasts/podcasts category.

Nurse Newsmakers

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Join fellow Rebels on March 27 in a day of giving, celebration, and friendly competition — all for a great cause.

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UNLV’s first director of Interprofessional Education and Practice will play a critical role in developing the Academic Health Center.

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Nursing professor visits communities across the globe to understand maternal mental health's impact on child development.

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Announcements

Accomplishments

Jacqueline Killian (Nursing) was inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in the Academy of Nursing as a Distinguished Fellow. The Nursing Academy is the largest of the 17 academies within the NAP, with more than 300 members.   
Jennifer Vanderlaan, Janice Enriquez, and Melva Thompson-Robinson (all Nursing) were published in the International Journal of Health Planning and Management for their article, "Counting Midwives Providing Clinical Care in Nevada." The study focused on estimating the number of midwives providing…

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