Vital Views

UNLV School Of Nursing
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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. New episodes every Tuesday. Feedback? Questions? Episode Ideas? Email vital.views@unlv.edu.

  1. 10/01/2025

    Nursing Education and Advocacy with Sofia Aragon

    Dr. Jacqueline Killian interviews Sofia Aragon, Executive Director of the Washington Center for Nursing, about her journey. Sofia discusses her mother's influence, her multidisciplinary education in economics, nursing, and law, and her focus on health policy. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy in nursing leadership and the need to address social determinants of health in nursing education. Sofia also highlights the need for better data-informed policies and concerns about potential policy reversals under new federal leadership. This episode features:Dr. Jacqueline Killian, Associate Professor of the UNLV School of Nursing Sofia Aragon, Executive Director of the Washington Center for Nursing

    14 min

  2. 04/11/2025

    Nursing Informatics

    Dr. Emily Boyce and Justin LeMay, a UNLV School of Nursing double-alumnus, discuss the importance of data metrics and guidelines in patient care. They highlight the need for optimizing workflows without disrupting them. LeMay notes the impact of technology, such as Epic, on nursing workflows and the adaptability of younger nurses to new technologies. Finally, he advises nurses interested in process improvement to identify quality improvement departments and analyze their own workflows for potential improvements.

    16 min

  3. 03/14/2025

    Palliative Care with Dr. Lissi Hansen

    Dr. Henna Lee and Dr. Lissi Hansen, the 2025 Yucha Lecture Speaker, discuss palliative and end-of-life care in nursing. Dr. shares her career journey from Denmark to the U.S., her transition to palliative and end-of-life care research, and her focus on caregiver burden and treatment decision-making. She emphasizes the need for early palliative care integration, advocating for nurses to be trained in basic palliative care elements like pain management and spiritual support.

    21 min

  4. 03/01/2025

    Exploring Virtual Reality in Nursing

    Carissa Hernandez, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at UNLV, shares her journey from a professional flamenco dancer to a nurse. Her DNP project focuses on using virtual reality (VR) to enhance med-surg nurses' confidence and skills in responding to cardiac arrests. Based on her findings, the training was practical for both first-time and experienced users, and it aims to expand to other specialties and rural clinics.

    21 min

  5. 02/19/2025

    The Importance of Early Education in Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Dieu-My Tran

    For American Heart Health Month, Dr. Dieu-My Tran, an associate professor at UNLV School of Nursing, discusses cardiovascular health, particularly heart disease. She highlights that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, especially post-menopausal, due to the loss of estrogen's protective effects. Dr. Tran emphasizes the importance of early education on heart health, especially for young adults and college students, as lifestyle choices formed during these years can impact long-term heart health.

    16 min

  6. 02/01/2025

    Understanding Cervical Health with Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite

    In honor of Cervical Health Month, Dr. Janice Enriquez talks with Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite about cervical cancer screening and women's health. She explains that cervical cancer screening involves Pap smears to detect abnormal cervical cells and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Dr. Brathwaite emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and safe sex practices to prioritize cervical health.

    10 min

  7. 01/23/2025

    Compassion and Meditation with Dr. Nirmala Lekhak

    Dr. Nirmala Lekhak, a UNLV School of Nursing assistant professor, shares how meditation can enhance cognitive function, memory, and psychological health in older adults, addressing issues like loneliness, depression, and anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of spirituality in improving mental well-being and has researched meditation's effects during COVID-19. Dr. Lekhak highlights the benefits of compassion, kindness, and self-awareness in daily life.

    15 min

  8. 12/27/2024

    Serving the Community Beyond Books with the Library District

    Minnie Wood, senior lecturer, is joined by Rebecca Colbert and Theron Nissen of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. They delve into the library's health kits, which include a touchless thermometer, wrist blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter. These kits, available in all library branches, aim to provide accessible health monitoring tools for the public. The Library District focuses on meeting the community where they’re at, including offering medical models and a ZSpace application for anatomy education that caters to high school nursing students, and digital resources for medical information.

    20 min
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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. New episodes every Tuesday. Feedback? Questions? Episode Ideas? Email vital.views@unlv.edu.

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  • Creator
    UNLV School Of Nursing
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Public Radio KUNV
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    Vital Views