In The News: School of Nursing

U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of its “Best Colleges” rankings once again names the University of Nevada, Las Vegas among the most diverse universities in the country.

Tonopah Primary Care has seen almost double the amount of patients since the COVID-19 pandemic.

In fall 2021, UNLV School of Nursing will begin its new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

With classes going online, the 2020-2021 school year marked an inflection point for higher education. And as Southern Nevada’s college students head back to UNLV and local community colleges, they’re returning to campuses that have fundamentally changed.

COVID-19 has changed a lot of things for a lot people. For the daughter of two Las Vegas nurses, it has changed her mind about working in the medical field.
A local high school senior was recently given a unique opportunity to learn more about a career in nursing through Nurse Camp 2021 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
A local high school senior was recently given a unique opportunity to learn more about a career in nursing through Nurse Camp 2021 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Don't shy away from hard COVID-19 conversations.

High school students from throughout the Las Vegas valley got a glimpse at a potential future in nursing, including facing the dangers of COVID-19 while doing the job.
High school students from throughout the Las Vegas valley got a glimpse at a potential future in nursing, including facing the dangers of COVID-19 while doing the job.

13 Action News went to UNLV's Nurse Camp to speak with the next wave of healthcare professionals to find out how they feel about potentially caring for COVID patients.

With the ease of a seasoned professional, MarSadie Brian lifted the staples out of her patient’s leg, bandaged the healing gash and removed her gloves the way all nurses are supposed to — pinching the first one at the wrist before peeling it back, then sliding two fingers under the other glove to pull it off.