Vital Views

May 30 2023
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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 [email protected].

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Find Your Calling: Gerontology (With Dr. Kayla Sullivan)

May 30 2023 13 mins  
Gerontology may not be the first choice for young nurses choosing a specialty, but it's arguably among the most important nursing fields. UNLV Nursing professor Kayla Sullivan returns to the show to talk gero and what makes it a vital role.

Dealing With Burnout (With Dr. Susan VanBeuge)

May 23 2023 17 mins  
Burnout among nurses is unique in that it's not just a cause of anxiety and strife but also an effect. UNLV Nursing professor Susan VanBeuge returns to the show to talk about new numbers on reported cases; what nurses and their organizations can do to reduce burnout; and how nurse educators can prepare their students as best they can.

Nursing as a Second Career: The Business of Care (With Keila Haynes)

May 16 2023 15 mins  
Keila Haynes joined UNLV Nursing's accelerated second degree program after a career in business. See why she made the transition, including the dramatic moment that made her realize nursing was her calling.

Being a Preceptor (With Brittany Lynn Perez)

May 12 2023 15 mins  
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.

Part-Time Instructors, Full-Time Dedication (With Gretchen Little, Melanie Sharpley, and Sarah Musovski)

May 09 2023 32 mins  
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.

Find Your Calling: Trauma Nursing (With Esmeralda Clark)

May 02 2023 16 mins  
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.

Reaching New Heights with Flight Nursing (With Donna Miller)

Apr 25 2023 26 mins  
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.

Health Disparities and Equity (With Dr. Melva Thompson-Robinson)

Apr 18 2023 23 mins  
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.

The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care (With Dr. Candace Burton)

Apr 11 2023 19 mins  
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.

Feeling Safe at Work: Preventing Workplace Violence (With Dr. Kayla Sullivan)

Apr 04 2023 15 mins  
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.