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.

The UNLV School of Nursing kicked off its 6th annual Nurse Camp, welcoming 90 high school students from across Nevada who are exploring a future career in nursing.

There should be more than 120 forensic nurses working across Nevada, a health care professional told the 8 News Now Investigators, but the state has 12. That’s prompting leaders at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to offer a program to train more.

After one of their own had a family member impacted by the Palisades Fire, UNLV nursing students quickly came together to collect what they can and will hold a community donation drive this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UNLV Clinical Simulation Center.

UNLV's School of Nursing hosted its annual fall festival on Thursday. The school welcomed prospective students, families, and community members to learn about the programs and have a good time.

This year, Rutgers University reinstated the nurse-midwifery master’s training it had eliminated in 2016. The University of Alabama-Birmingham also restarted its master’s in nurse-midwifery program in 2022 after a 25-year hiatus. In addition, George Washington University in Washington, DC, Loyola University in New Orleans, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas added master’s training in nurse-midwifery.

Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, innovative strategies are emerging to attract the next generation of healthcare heroes. From holistic admission processes to dual degree programs, the race is on to fill the healthcare gap by redefining how we recruit nursing students.

In a University Medical Center classroom, CPR mannequins laid across the tables as a dozen high school students gathered around. Some grabbed the AED, others pretended to call 911 and a few locked their elbows and began performing CPR.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s fifth annual Nurse Camp has begun, providing high school students with an opportunity to explore the nursing profession.

UNLV's nursing school is teaming up with UMC to help 60 high school students get interested in the medical field. This 'Nurse Camp' gives students a feel for being a nursing major.