Vital Views

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.

Recorded 8/23/2022.

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. For more information on UNLV Nursing's community initiatives, visit https://www.unlv.edu/nursing/community

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.

Listen to Part 1: https://vitalviews.transistor.fm/episodes/vital-views-ep6

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.

Visit UNLV Nursing at www.unlv.edu/nursing