Sigrid Barrett, Dean
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the UNLV School of Nursing.
Since 1965, the School has served as a primary institution dedicated to educating nurses in our community and beyond. I am proud to continue that legacy today. After all, Nurse Leaders Start Here.
The educational experience for aspiring nurses sets the tone for their future careers. We believe in instilling a foundation of compassion, advocacy, and patient-centered care in our nursing students. Whether they are pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree with us, it is our duty to ensure our nurse leaders remember their “why” as they progress through our programs and into the field. At a time when the world is in critical need of healthcare professionals, we encourage our students to consider what it means to show up fully, for their patients, their patients’ families, and their communities.
Our faculty, staff, and students reflect the values of our School and work directly with the communities we serve. Our faculty bring both the passion to serve and the expertise to prepare the nurses our community needs.
The UNLV School of Nursing is a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, designated by the National League for Nursing for our ability to enhance student learning and professional development. That excellence lives most visibly in our Clinical Simulation Center, which serves as a lighthouse for how we teach nursing at UNLV. Our faculty continually reimagine the way students practice, so that what happens in the lab mirrors what students will face in a hospital room, a community clinic, or a patient’s home. Our commitment to innovation prepares our graduates into the nursing field re
We offer a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for students just beginning their collegiate careers, as well as a direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing program for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and are pursuing a fast track to licensure. For nurse leaders continuing their education, we offer flexible graduate programs toward becoming a nurse practitioner in family practice or psychiatric mental health, a nurse educator, a nurse midwife, or a nurse anesthetist, several of which are available through our Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. For our future nursing scientists, we are proud to offer the only Ph.D. in Nursing program in Nevada.
It is my honor to work alongside talented faculty, staff, and students of the School of Nursing, to elevate our excellence, and to continue serving our thriving community. Go Rebels!