In The News: Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas
At 6:30 a.m. IT Admistrator Brandon Stone arrives at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas. He is walking briskly because there are a few things that need attention before the day can start.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) Nurse Camp isn't like most summer camps. Instead, the program exposes campers to the nursing profession through hands-on experiences and interactions with nursing professionals.
A local high school senior was recently given a unique opportunity to learn more about a career in nursing through Nurse Camp 2021 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
High school students from throughout the Las Vegas valley got a glimpse at a potential future in nursing, including facing the dangers of COVID-19 while doing the job.
High school students from throughout the Las Vegas valley got a glimpse at a potential future in nursing, including facing the dangers of COVID-19 while doing the job.
13 Action News went to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Nurse Camp to speak with the next wave of healthcare professionals to find out how they feel about potentially caring for COVID patients.
With the ease of a seasoned professional, MarSadie Brian lifted the staples out of her patient’s leg, bandaged the healing gash and removed her gloves the way all nurses are supposed to — pinching the first one at the wrist before peeling it back, then sliding two fingers under the other glove to pull it off.
High School students get hands-on training during a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Nurse Camp at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine’s Clinical Simulation Center in Las Vegas Wednesday July 14, 2021.
Right now, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Nurse Camp is underway to give high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates an up-close-and-personal look at what it takes to join the field.
A new summer camp at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will introduce kids to the world of nursing.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is hoping to increase interest in its nursing program this week through a one-of-a-kind event called ‘Nurse Camp.’ It’s also part of a more significant effort to address a nationwide issue of a nurse shortage.