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Vital Views episodes
- Understanding Pediatric Obesity (With Dr. Imelda Reyes)
Obesity in children is ever-present, and some populations see it more than others. UNLV Nursing professor Imelda Reyes explains what contributes to high pediatric obesity cases in the U.S.; how parents and nurses can work together on promoting healthier diets and nutrition; and the differences between obesity and overweight.
19 min - A Nurse's Life (With Dr. Alona Angosta)
Alona Angosta, UNLV Nursing alumna and current Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship at the Louise Harrington School of Nursing, talks the importance of research; benefits of advanced education; and future trends of nursing.
14 min - Exploring the Nurse Licensure Compact in the State of Nevada
Dr. Imelda Reyes and Dr. Jennifer Vanderlaan discuss the bill currently up for discussion on bringing the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) to the State of Nevada, AB 108. The benefits to both nurses and the residents of the state are explored, including increased access to care.
14 min - Nursing as a Second Career: A Survivor's Story (With Lilyin Yang)
Undergraduate student Lilyin Yang explains why she switched careers to become a nurse and how her life's changed as a cancer survivor.
16 min - Heart to Heart (With Dr. Dieu-My Tran)
Heart health awareness has taken on greater focus in 2023, especially among young people. In honor of American Heart Month, UNLV Nursing Professor Dieu-My Tran explains why younger adults should keep up with heart health screenings and what her research in cardiovascular risk prevention has uncovered.
American Heart Association website: https://www.heart.org
20 min - Life in Graduate School (with Nicole Diddi)
UNLV Nursing graduate student and local nurse Nicole Diddi shares her experience as an advanced degree seeking student; how a family hospital visit changed her career trajectory; and what makes an ideal nurse educator.
12 min - The Passion for Nursing Science (With Dr. Lorraine Evangelista)
The term "nurse scientists" might sound right out of some science fiction movie, but this is a very real and very significant league of nurses. Associate Dean of Research at UNLVSON Lorraine Evangelista explains what makes a nurse scientist stand out; and what she's learned from mentoring young researchers.
13 min - Nursing School and Parenting (With Shauna Aranton)How do nursing students juggle school with familial responsibilities? UNLV Nursing master's student and PICU nurse Shauna Aranton makes it work, and she's raising four children! She shares her strategies to balance academics and a job with her personal life.15 min
- Making Mental Health a Household Topic (With Dr. Jay Tan)Talking about mental health doesn't have to be so difficult, but so many hold in their struggles. UNLV Nursing assistant professor Jay Tan explains his local and international advocacy to open mental health dialogue and why medications are not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution.18 min
- How Nurses Can Prevent Human Trafficking (With Dr. Joe Alvarado)In honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, UNLV Nursing doctoral alumnus and chief nursing officer Joe Alvarado shares insight on the red flags of human trafficking and how nurses can intervene in clinical settings to save potential victims.16 min
About Vital Views
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Vital Views is a 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.
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