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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

UNLV alumna Yvonne Hicks
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UNLV alumna Yvette Wintermute’s legacy of kindness and care continues through scholarships established by her twin sister, fellow alumna Yvonne Hicks.

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The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.

Kathleen Thimsen speaking with students
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UNLV nursing course earns Kathleen Thimsen the UNLV 2026 Community Engagement Service-Learning Award.

Lisa Lindquist-Nicholas at the Clinical Simulation Center where manikin is seen through window
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At UNLV’s Clinical Simulation Center, this professor and alumna prepares future nurses through simulation-based training that demands both patience and patient care.

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A UNLV-record 33 graduate and professional programs rank among the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 15 in law and 6 in business.

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This operations specialist at the School of Medicine is powered by main-character energy and a lot of sticky notes.

Nursing In The News

Public News Service

School will be back in session for Nevada students in just over a month, so it is time to schedule a wellness check.

Clinical Advisor

As the aging population grows, there is an increased need for nurse practitioners (NPs) to screen for common geriatric syndromes during routine primary care visits.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

A UNLV nurse camp is giving students the basics of working in the field.

Clinical Advisor

A nurse practitioner-led transitional care model improved continuity of care for uninsured patients with diabetes, according to research presented at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) annual conference, held from June 23 to 27, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Local healthcare experts are warning about a continuing nursing shortage across the country.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Local healthcare experts are warning about a continuing nursing shortage across the country.

Nursing Experts

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Recent Nursing Accomplishments

Kayla Sullivan (Nursing), Angela Silvestri-Elmore (Nursing), and Matthew Nishimoto (Disability Resource Center) presented their work, Accessible Futures: Immersive Assessment of Barriers for Nursing Students with Physical Disabilities, at the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) annual conference in Providence, Rhode Island, on…
Kayla Sullivan (Nursing) and Candace Burton (University of York) presented their work, Accessibility in Clinical Learning: An Immersive Assessment Project, at Sigma's 37th International Nursing Research Congress on July 17, 2026. Their presentation explored innovative approaches to enhancing accessibility in clinical education through an immersive…
Andrew Thomas Reyes (Nursing) presented two podium presentations at the 37th International Nursing Research Congress in Toronto, Canada, on July 17-18, 2026. The title of his presentations were: “Designing Equitable Health Education for Rural Philippine Communities” and “Culturally Inclusive and Emotionally Supportive Nutrition Interventions:…
Andrew Reyes and Reimund Serafica (both Nursing) co-authored an article titled: Mental Health Help-Seeking Intentions and Perceived Barriers Among Filipino American Older Adults: An Exploratory COM-B-Informed Cross-Sectional Study. Published in Healthcare, this study found that stigma and interpersonal concerns were the primary perceived barriers…
Reimund Serafica, Andrew Reyes (both Nursing), and Miguel Fudolig (Public Health) co-authored an article titled: "Beyond the Silence: COM-B Informed Provider Barriers to Depression Screening Among Filipino American Patients." Published in Healthcare, this study advances implementation science by identifying provider-level factors that influence…
Reimund Serafica (Nursing) presented a podium presentation, “Beyond Blood Pressure: Uncovering Hidden Distress in Filipino Americans with Hypertension” at the 37th Sigma International Research Congress in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 16, 2026.