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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President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.

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Despite working with a challenging U.S. market, team STheory's bold strategy leads to big payoff.

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UNLV Health Sciences schools team up with other state institutions to showcase faculty and student work.

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Announcements

Accomplishments

Clariana Ramos de Oliveira (Nursing) presented her work, "Neighborhood Violence and Its Impact on Maternal Mental Health, Parenting and Early Child Development Among Young Mothers and Children in Brazil," at the 2025 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) in…
Sigrid Barrett and Andrew Thomas Reyes (both Nursing) have been honored with the prestigious Tanglaw Awards by the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada. At the awards ceremony held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Barrett received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her exceptional career…

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