Sigrid Barrett, Dean
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing. Embarking on this journey as the new Dean, I am filled with a profound sense of joy, purpose, and a vision for the future of our school, a vision deeply rooted in a culture of philanthropy and giving. Whether through time, talent or donations, giving is essential in shaping the future of nursing and health-related education. It is my firm belief that when we, as a community, embrace this culture of generosity, we not only enhance the quality of education but the opportunities available to our students.
For more than 50 years, UNLV has served as a primary institution dedicated to educating nurses in our community and beyond. I am proud to continue the mission of growing our nursing community. After all, Nurse Leaders Begin Here.
The educational experience for aspiring nurses sets the tone for their future careers. We believe in instilling a foundation of compassion, advocacy, and patient-centered care in our nursing students. Whether they are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctorate degree(s) with us, it is our duty to ensure that our nurse leaders remember their “why” as they progress through our programs and achieve their goals. At a time when the world is in critical need of healthcare professionals, we challenge our students to understand what it means to be the heart of healthcare and the many ways we are asked to show up for our patients, their families, and our communities.
As one of the best nursing programs in Nevada, it is important that our faculty, staff, and students exemplify our core values as an institution and work directly with the communities in which we live and work. Our talented faculty members have the hearts to serve and the brilliant minds and hands to care for all who need them. Faculty are also equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities to provide our students with high-quality hands-on experiences in realistic settings as they prepare to enter the workforce.
We offer a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program for students beginning their collegiate careers. Additionally, we invite future students who have considered a nursing career and already hold bachelor’s degrees in other fields to enroll in our direct-entry MSN program for a fast-track to licensure. For our nurse leaders continuing their education, we provide affordable and flexible nursing programs. There are several programs available to support their journey toward becoming a nurse practitioner in family practice or psychiatric mental health, a nurse educator, a nurse midwife, or a nurse anesthetist. Several of these advanced graduate programs are available to complete with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree. Lastly, for our future nursing scientists, we are most proud to offer the only PhD in Nursing program in Nevada!
As Dean, it is my honor to work alongside the diverse and talented faculty, staff, and students of the School of Nursing, to elevate our excellence, and to continue serving our thriving community. Let’s make a long-lasting, positive impact together! Go Rebels!