News: Division of Health Sciences

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The assistant professor of nursing says she wants to be the kind of professor who inspires young people to believe they can do anything.

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Students get enhanced clinical training through focused learning with staff nurses and lower instructor-to-student ratio. Partnership began at Summerlin Hospital in 2012, expands to Spring Valley Hospital this fall.

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Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Asking questions and gathering information are the keys to success, according to Marni Montgomery-Blake, the President's Classified Staff Rookie of the Year
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The planning dean on the new UNLV School of Medicine and what it will mean to Southern Nevada.

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From family fun activities to health and legal workshops, UNLV offers a number of free resources to the community.

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Although patients may stop in an emergency room or doctor's office for a medical issue, an underlying mental health need might be interfering with their wellbeing as well. The Nursing School retooled its curriculum to ensure all of its students are ready to treat such patients.
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Experts from UNLV and University of Nevada School of Medicine meet to discuss health disparities in Nevada.

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UNLV nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.

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University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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UNLV professors weigh in on some of the state’s big battles and quiet victories in community health.

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Alumni Association announces recipients of its Alumni of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Awards. Fred Albrecht receives top honors.