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

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

Trauma can strike at any time and when it does first responders jump into action. Students from the UNLV School of Nursing got a dose of what they may face after graduation.

More than 100 nursing students at UNLV are getting hands-on experience responding to disasters through the school’s first-ever mass casualty simulation. The training is designed to mirror the chaos of a real emergency complete with sirens, screaming victims, and emergency radio chatter.

The state’s Office of Workforce Innovation is partnering with the UNLV School of Nursing to expand opportunities for Nevada high school students and recent graduates interested in nursing careers. The office will cover all registration costs for UNLV Nurse Camp, making the program free for participating students in Nevada.

February, Black History Month, is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean the issues affecting Nevada’s Black community are, too. One such issue is the state’s HIV/AIDS rate, which disproportionately impacts the local Black community. Clark County has a 36% higher rate of HIV than the United States average. And in 2023, HIV/AIDS affected more than 1,200 African Americans in Southern Nevada.

Though Black History Month is winding down, experts examine why HIV/AIDS rates among Black Nevadans continue to climb disproportionately; how gaming regulations and more locals casinos might be playing into Strip tourism declines; and a look behind the curtain at UNLV Dance, as it marks its 50th anniversary. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

Research has shown that Black patients, especially women, have high hesitancy rates due to historical inequity and medical exploitation. Building trust in public health systems remains a challenge for many, yet research shows high mortality among Black patients. It’s worth reviewing what we know now about COVID boosters to see if there’s a way to bridge the gap between distrust and disease prevention.

Preparing to welcome a new baby is an exciting time, often filled with baby showers, nesting galore, as you ready for your bundle of joy and the all-important process of contemplating baby names. What’s not likely to be top of mind, however, is the nursing staffing levels in the labor and delivery unit where you’ll give birth (if you’re planning to deliver in a hospital).

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing has enrolled the first cohort of students in its certified registered nurse anesthetist program.

In this inspiring episode, host Irene chats with Rei Serafica, PhD, RN, FAAN, a tenured Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Advanced Education. Dr. Serafica is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Nurse Educator, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. From his pioneering research on dietary biculturalism among immigrants to his leadership in mentoring future nurse leaders and advancing psychiatric-mental health education, Dr. Serafica shares deep insights on scholarship, service, and cultural identity. He also discusses his role in the $2.3 million HRSA-funded BHWET initiative, preparing the next generation of PMHNPs to serve youth and families in rural communities.

A first-of-its-kind nursing program on the West Coast launched at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in July to address the shortage of forensic nurses across the state. A healthcare professional said there are 12 actively practicing forensic nurses but the state needs nearly 130, based on research.