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 Yvette Wintermute’s legacy of kindness and care continues through scholarships established by her twin sister, fellow alumna Yvonne Hicks.
The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.
UNLV nursing course earns Kathleen Thimsen the UNLV 2026 Community Engagement Service-Learning Award.
At UNLV’s Clinical Simulation Center, this professor and alumna prepares future nurses through simulation-based training that demands both patience and patient care.
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.
This operations specialist at the School of Medicine is powered by main-character energy and a lot of sticky notes.
Nursing In The News
Families were able to connect with more than 40 community organizations offering resources and services. The fair also included safety resources from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, dental screenings by UNLV, health screenings by the UNLV School of Nursing and vision screenings by Walmart Vision Center.
School will be back in session for Nevada students in just over a month, so it is time to schedule a wellness check.
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.
A UNLV nurse camp is giving students the basics of working in the field.
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.
Local healthcare experts are warning about a continuing nursing shortage across the country.
