Vital Views

Bonus Nurse Week episode! Brittany Lynn Perez takes a break from her nurse practitioner courses to share what it means to be a preceptor and why she thinks it's among the most important roles in nursing.

May 6th through May 12th is National Nurses Week! Today's episode shines the spotlight on part-time instructors, and we have not one, not two, but three interviews sandwiched in one great show.  Each part-time instructor explains why they love what they do and how important their roles are.  

UNLV Nursing lecturer Esmeralda Clark discusses what drew her to trauma and critical care nursing; memories of helping students treat patients during 1 October; and the skills you need to excel in this field.

Local flight nurse Donna Miller didn't wait for changes she wanted to see; she made them possible.  She talks about her air ambulance company; how she adjusted to entrepreneurship; and how to set realistic but attainable expectations as a young nurse.

What is considered a health disparity? UNLV Nursing professor Melva Thompson-Robinson explains how far-reaching disparities go in our society (pandemic and non-pandemic included) and how her role as a journal editor is vital to public health research.

UNLV Nursing Professor Candace Burton breaks down her focus on trauma-informed care and stress and why it's so significant; and how she hopes to advance nursing doctoral programs at UNLV.

April is Workplace Violence Awareness Month.  UNLV Nursing Professor Kayla Sullivan explains how often nurses (and other healthcare workers) face different forms of aggression at work; what are common causes; and effective forms of de-escalation. 

A new UNLV clinic combines primary care capabilities with interdisciplinary benefits among nursing and medical students.  UNLV Nursing Professor Terry Bartmus and counseling center agency director Kathy Wild explain how this facility can help the Las Vegas community and the challenges/rewards of working in mental health.

Mojave Counseling/UNLV Health: https://www.unlvhealth.org/clinic/mojave-counseling
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone number: 988

UNLV Nursing professor Hyunhwa "Henna" Lee and her graduate assistant Cynthia Lee share the science of brain injuries like concussions through biology; apps and devices; and partnering with other UNLV researchers and athletes.

Nurse. Donor. National Guard. Mentor. Justin LeMay wears many hats, but he navigates all with the same focus of bettering others, whether it's patient care; young nurses; and fellow service members. He covers a wide range of topics, from being a cardiovascular ICU nurse to giving back financially to students.