woman in doctoral graduation gown and cap with stoll decorated with Native American and UNLV school symbols

From the Bedside to the Boardroom as an Advocate for Nurses and Patients

Longtime nurse Lisa Pacheco becomes first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in public policy from UNLV.

UNLV doctoral graduate Lisa Marie Pacheco has transitioned her longtime career in nursing to focus on health care policy and advocacy. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)

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