Patricia Gatlin (Nursing) received an $8,400 research grant from Nevada Obstetrical Charity Clinic Foundation for a study titled  “Healthy Pregnancy through Exercise and Nutrition (H-Pen Study).” The study aims to implement and test the feasibility and efficacy of an individualized lifestyle intervention program (H-PEN) designed to…

Nada Lukkahatai (Nursing) gave a presentation, "Cancer-related Fatigue: Biomarkers Discovery and Interpretation," during the American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Networks of Nevada Personalized Medicine Forum. She explained how cancer-related fatigue during and after cancer treatments can affect treatment effectiveness, disease prognosis, and…

Jennifer Kawi (Nursing) received the March of Dimes Southern Nevada Chapter's Nurse of the Year award in the research category. The organization's local chapter hosts the annual event to honor nursing excellence and pay tribute to the tireless efforts of nurses throughout the community. Kawi is the first nurse in Southern…

Rhigel “Jay” Tan and Susan VanBeuge (both Nursing) received confirmation of their officer roles within the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Tan has been re-elected board president, and VanBeuge has been elected board secretary. Both will serve one-year terms.  

Marcia Clevesy (Nursing) recently participated in an interview on KGHD 87.7 FM radio (La Raza) as a representative of the Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada (WHASN) Central and the Nevada Obstetric Charity Clinic. She discussed the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recommended treatment options for postpartum depression. During the…

Andrew Reyes (Nursing) presented “An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care” during an education seminar held at the Seven Hills Hospital in Henderson. Reyes introduced the concept of trauma-informed care, described implementation strategies for providers and organizations, and explained why this should be a foundation of all health care providers’…

Tricia Gatlin (Nursing) participated in an interview on KGHD 87.7 FM radio (La Raza) with representatives from Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada Central (WHASN Central) discussing healthy eating during pregnancy and debunking the myth that pregnant women should eat for two. She is working with the health care providers and  staff…

Reimund Serafica (Nursing) presented his research, “Mediators and Moderators to Anthropometric Measurements among Filipino Americans with Hypertension” during the 42nd annual conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society. The society focuses on national and international trends that advance the discipline of transcultural nursing.

Angela Silvestri-Elmore (Nursing) edited the book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 7th edition, which was published Oct. 17.

Alona Angosta (Nursing), along with Jami-Sue Coleman, '13 PhD Nursing, is the author of the article "The Lived Experiences of Acute Care Bedside Registered Nurses Caring for Patients and their Families with Limited English Proficiency: A Silent Shift," which has been published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Coleman now is director of non-…

Reimund Serafica (Nursing) co-authored “Making Research Delicious: An Evaluation of Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices using the Great American Cookie Experiment with Mobile Device Gaming,” which appeared in the Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. The study explores the promotion of research and innovative, best-practice…

Reimund Serafica (Nursing) presented “Physical Function, Quality of Life, Acculturation, and Anthropometric Measurements among Filipino Americans with Hypertension” during the 2016 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research held in Washington, D.C. Alona Angosta (Nursing) was the co-investigator on the study.