Vital Views: Recent Episodes
UNLV School Of Nursing
Vital Views is a weekly podcast created by UNLV School of Nursing to discuss health care from a Rebel Nursing perspective. We share stories and expert information on both nursing-specific and broader healthcare topics to bring attention to the health trends and issues that affect us.
A national pact could bring additional nursing resources to Nevada in times of need, but the Silver State has not yet joined. UNLV Nursing Professor in Residence/Nevada State Board of Nursing President Susan VanBeuge and Nevada State Board of Nursing Executive Director Cathy Dinauer explain why the Nursing Licensure Compact benefits far outweigh the negatives and what could prevent Nevada from signing up.
https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Recorded 9/14/2022.
Using art to teach nursing is not traditional, but it's incredibly effective. UNLV School of Nursing alumna (and newly named Fellow to the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nurse Educators) explains how she's made nationally regarded breakthroughs employing this strategy.
Recorded 9/28/2022
Local RN Jayison Mccorkle is currently enrolled in UNLV Nursing's Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. He shares how these courses are shaping his future as a mental health nurse; how he's able to empathize with his patients; and how he's adjusting to graduate school as a UNLV Nursing alumnus.
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital: https://www.desertparkway.com/
SON Student Services Director Elizabeth Gardner breaks down nursing school-specific costs; how to apply for scholarships; and why students shouldn't wait to ask for financial help.
General Student Affairs email: nurs.studentaffairs@unlv.edu. Support Our School page: https://www.unlv.edu/nursing/support
Bonus episode alert! In honor of November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, UNLV Nursing alumna (and current ADR of South Dakota State University College of Nursing) Dr. Sarah Mollman explains how her personal experiences influenced her research into end-of-life care; how nurses can have difficult conversations with patients and families; and how a doctoral degree changed her career.
How does artificial intelligence and virtual reality fit into the world of nursing? UNLV Nursing Professor Rocky Rockstraw explains how AI and VR can be integrated in nurse education and clinical settings without the worries of a science fiction movie.
It's no secret nursing school can be tough, but how do new nurses overcome their anxiety? UNLV Nursing Professor Dr. Lisa Nicholas explains common stress triggers for nursing students; why there is a thing as too much confidence; and what instructors and hospitals can do to foster positive learning environments.
Recorded 8/2/2022
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An expert in the field, Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing) explains the different kinds of domestic violence that are not so obvious; how loved ones and health providers can talk to possible victims about seeking help; and how she came up with the Danger Assessment Tool used across the country to identify risks.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Crisis Support Services of Nevada: https://cssnv.org/domestic-violence/
Renowned nurse educator and scientist Dr. Christopher Friese joins the show to look at current nursing labor concerns from a nationwide level. He explains why nurse-to-patient ratios have become more imbalanced; how shortages are connected to economic highs and lows; and what nurses need to do to remain strong advocates for their patients and the profession.
Part 1: https://vitalviews.transistor.fm/episodes/vital-views-ep6 Part 2: https://vitalviews.transistor.fm/episodes/vital-views-ep-silvestri-elmore
Recorded August 3rd, 2022
Why is gun violence considered a public health issue? UNLV School of Nursing Dean Angela Amar returns to the podcast to explain gun violence from a nurse leader perspective. Topics include potential preventive measures; the long-term mental health implications stemming from these incidents; and the risks of becoming desensitized to shootings in our society.
Show Advisory: this episode contains references to mass shootings, including 1 October and may trigger those experiencing trauma.
What is a poverty simulation? For starters, it's not a game. But it is a unique, hands-on way our nursing (and other health) students are learning how to be more empathetic and see what it's like for people on or below the poverty line to receive proper care. Hear from the simulation organizers themselves on what these students are learning that has a tremendous impact on their community outlook and their professional and personal education.
Recorded August 16th, 2022.
Nursing shortages are causing issues for hospitals across the country, including Southern Nevada, but while COVID-19 made the situation worse, shortages have existed for decades before. UNLV Nursing Professor and BSN Program Director Angela Silvestri-Elmore explains the systemic circumstances that have perpetuated past and present labor issues; and what needs to be normalized for nurses to provide a high level of care within and outside shortage-related conditions.
Learn more about UNLV Nursing at www.unlv.edu/nursing.
What is water immersion, and how could this process help more women through labor and delivery? Dr. Jennifer Vanderlaan, UNLV Nursing professor and maternal health expert, explains the benefits of water births and what expecting families should know if they choose this method.
You can find out more about Dr. Vanderlaan's research here: https://www.unlv.edu/news/release/research-brief-why-water-births-could-soon-gain-popularity-us
Learn more about UNLV Nursing at www.unlv.edu/nursing
New UNLV Nursing Professor and recently retired Colonel Jacqueline Killian was among a select group of nurse scientists in the United States Air Force. Now that she's transitioned into her full-time teaching role, Dr. Killian details her impressive 30+ year career within the armed services, including intangibles that make military nursing so unique and her research into resiliency.
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Nurse Camp 2022 is in the books, but how did we do? In our first of two interviews, we speak with a camper who traveled across the country just to participate. Then right after, we sit down with camp co-coordinator and UNLV Nursing Professor Jennifer Pfannes about what she enjoyed the most and the areas she wants to see improved.
Learn more about Nurse Camp at www.unlv.edu/nursing/camp
August 30th, 2022 is National Grief Awareness Day. UNLV Nursing Professor in Residence and clinical specialist Paul Thomas Clements explains whether there is a correct way to grieve; why the process is often misunderstood; and why virtual grief sessions are just as important as in-person counterparts.
Local non-profit mentioned in episode: Home - Adams Place (adamsplacelv.org); includes information for virtual grief sessions
It took Ehdzky-Ray Manzano multiple attempts to get into nursing school, but once he did, he made the most of his experience. On the cusp of graduating, he shares how his early failures only fueled him to get better; his time as President of UNLV's Student Nurses Association; and representing men in nursing.
UNLV Nursing graduate student and Las Vegas nurse Barrister Perez explains how through technological research, he helped his hospital solve a recurring issue among his fellow nurses regarding medication assessments for patients.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak sits down with UNLV Nursing to discuss trending topics in Nevada nursing, including why Nevada would benefit from joining the Nursing Licensure Compact and the best ways to address nursing shortages.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak sits down with UNLV Nursing to discuss trending topics in Nevada nursing, including why Nevada would benefit from joining the Nursing Licensure Compact and the best ways to address nursing shortages.
Gabriela Cervantes is one of 74 nursing students set to graduate at the end of the Summer 2022 semester. She shares what motivated her to pursue nursing, how she manages her time in class, clinicals, and in UNLV's Student Nurses Association, and the advice she'd give her younger self about nursing school.
Forensic nursing can help shed scientific light on areas like criminal activity, violence, and abuse. One form of human trafficking is forced organ harvesting, a medical practice making select people unwilling organ donors. UNLV Associate Professor and forensic nurse Dr. Kathleen Thimsen explains where this commonly occurs, why it's challenging to stop, and how this act muddies the ethical waters of health care.
Since 2019, UNLV Nursing has hosted an annual hands-on summer camp for high school students interested in becoming a nurse. 2022 marks the biggest version of Nurse Camp yet with three weeks of activities. First-year camp co-coordinator and UNLV Nursing senior lecturer Shona Rue shares why nurse camp is the perfect introduction to the world of being a nurse.