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.

Future Students

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

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Students from across disciplines invest a half million (virtual) dollars to learn how to make real-time investment decisions.

Rachel Matthews, one of the first graduates of UNLV Nursing's Midwifery Program, simulates a birth during a skills lab with Kate Woeber, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, FACNM, the program director

UNLV fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.

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Announcements

Accomplishments

Andrew Thomas Reyes (Nursing) and Reimund Serafica (Nursing) published an article in the Health and Technology journal titled, "Task Effectiveness, Usability, and Acceptability of mHealth Technologies Among Older Adults At Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: A Feasibility Study."
Minnie Wood (Nursing) has been named the 2025 Public Health Hero by the Southern Nevada Health District for her contributions to creating a healthier, more resilient community. Wood works with several community partners and has collaborated with the health district on various projects to survey and…

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