Accomplishments: School of Nursing
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.
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 Minneapolis this month. The international conference was…
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 and lasting contributions to the field of nursing…
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 educate the community. She will be recognized at…
Clariana Ramos de Oliveira (Nursing) and colleagues have published a new study in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Using data from a birth cohort of 992 mother-child pairs in southern Brazil, the study found that elevated maternal depression, anxiety, and distress during the perinatal period were significantly associated with…
Lisa Nicholas and Rocky Rockstraw (both Nursing) presented at a webinar titled, "Using a Student-Centric Model to Achieve Full Participation in Healthcare Simulation Experiences," to over 180 attendees. This international webinar provided a student-centered model to engage learners in multiple roles and responsibilities allowing growth in…