Articles by Cassandra Taloma
The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care
UNLV nursing course earns Kathleen Thimsen the UNLV 2026 Community Engagement Service-Learning Award.
The Interview: Lisa Lindquist-Nicholas
At UNLV’s Clinical Simulation Center, this professor and alumna prepares future nurses through simulation-based training that demands both patience and patient care.
The Interview: Deborah Byers
From serving in the U.S. Army to becoming part of the BTS ARMY, the assistant director of Nursing’s CRNA program is paving the way with an inspiring career full of 'firsts.'
First Graduates of Midwifery Program Ready to Address Maternal Health Needs
UNLV fills gaps in healthcare by growing Nevada's midwifery workforce with certified nurse midwives.
The Interview: Clariana Vitoria Ramos de Oliveira
Nursing professor visits communities across the globe to understand maternal mental health's impact on child development.
UNLV Nursing Students Lead a California Wildfire Donation Drive
Nearly 30 student volunteers collected 15 pallets and delivered them to the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA.
Sigrid Barrett Becomes UNLV School of Nursing's First Filipino-American Dean
Although nursing wasn't her first calling, Barrett had a head start in health care after helping her mother run a rural clinic in the Philippines.
UNLV School of Nursing Graduates First Students From Direct-Entry Program
The first of its kind in Nevada, the program allows students to earn their MSN while preparing them for licensure.
UNLV School of Nursing Inspires Next Generation of Providers During Annual Camp
Students from across the country attended the weeklong program to learn more about what it's like working in the nursing field.