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School of Nursing News

The School of Nursing educates nurses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to meet health care needs in Nevada and beyond. We promote, improve, and sustain human health through evidence-based education and advances in research and practice.

Current Nursing News

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Business and Community |

The two-time 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate is funding a scholarship to help others join the ranks of nursing.

A closeup on the sleeve of a red 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduation gown bearing the words "Rebels Forever"
Campus News |

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

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Campus News |

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

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Health Sciences schools team up with other state institutions to showcase faculty and student work.

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Campus News |

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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Nursing's Midwifery Program, simulates a birth during a skills lab with Kate Woeber, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, FACNM, the program director
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.

Nursing In The News

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

After one of their own had a family member impacted by the Palisades Fire, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nursing students quickly came together to collect what they can and will hold a community donation drive this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Clinical Simulation Center.

KSNV-TV: News 3

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's School of Nursing hosted its annual fall festival on Thursday. The school welcomed prospective students, families, and community members to learn about the programs and have a good time.

California Health Care Foundation

This year, Rutgers University reinstated the nurse-midwifery master’s training it had eliminated in 2016. The University of Alabama-Birmingham also restarted its master’s in nurse-midwifery program in 2022 after a 25-year hiatus. In addition, George Washington University in Washington, DC, Loyola University in New Orleans, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas added master’s training in nurse-midwifery.

Medscape

Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, innovative strategies are emerging to attract the next generation of healthcare heroes. From holistic admission processes to dual degree programs, the race is on to fill the healthcare gap by redefining how we recruit nursing students.

Las Vegas Review Journal

In a University Medical Center classroom, CPR mannequins laid across the tables as a dozen high school students gathered around. Some grabbed the AED, others pretended to call 911 and a few locked their elbows and began performing CPR.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s fifth annual Nurse Camp has begun, providing high school students with an opportunity to explore the nursing profession.

Nursing Experts

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Recent Nursing Accomplishments

Rebecca Benfield (Nursing) was selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) for her significant contributions to health and health care. She will be recognized at the Academy's annual Health Policy Conference on October 16-18 in Washington, DC. 
Deborah Greer Byers (Nursing) was selected to serve on the Wellness Committee for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). The Wellness Committee is a special committee that assists the AANA Board of Directors in fostering lifelong healthy behavior decisions, promoting provider well-being, and decreasing the occupational…
Jacqueline Killian (Nursing) was published in Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications for her article, "Increasing Resiliency in U.S. Air Force Personnel: A Multi-Site Trial Protocol." The study examines the efficacy of the Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) in increasing the mental resilience and reducing stress of U.S.…
Minnie Wood (Nursing) was honored by the Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) as the Winged Heart Nurse Award recipient for 2025. The community nominated her for being an outstanding nurse and for her significant contributions to creating a healthier, more resilient community.
Ozioma Nwosu-Izevbekhai (Nursing) was published in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice for her article, "New onset of recurrent urinary tract infection (in a low-risk patient) after a routine colonoscopy with polypectomy: A case study." The study highlights an unusual post-procedural complication and raises awareness of…
Andrew Thomas Reyes (Nursing) presented a poster titled, "A Mixed Methods Study of a Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Smartphone App for College Student Military Veterans with PTSD," at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Research Week Scientific Roundtable Event on May 14, 2025. This year, the VA celebrates 100 years of research.