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.
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.
Subscribe to Vital Views via Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts.
*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
University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s degree in psychology earn top 25 rankings in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs.
With the encouragement of her colleagues, the Hawaii native reignited her passion for serving others.
Approach aimed at lifting Nevada from its low rankings in health care access.
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