Joseph Gaccione
Host, Writer, Producer
Appears in 55 Episodes
Find Your Calling: Gerontology (With Dr. Kayla Sullivan)
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...
Dealing With Burnout (With Dr. Susan VanBeuge)
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 ta...
Nursing as a Second Career: The Business of Care (With Keila Haynes)
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 m...
Being a Preceptor (With Brittany Lynn Perez)
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 ...
Part-Time Instructors, Full-Time Dedication (With Gretchen Little, Melanie Sharpley, and Sarah Musovski)
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 san...
Find Your Calling: Trauma Nursing (With Esmeralda Clark)
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 th...
Reaching New Heights with Flight Nursing (With Donna Miller)
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 entr...
Health Disparities and Equity (With Dr. Melva Thompson-Robinson)
What is considered a health disparity? UNLV Nursing professor Melva Thompson-Robinson explains how far-reaching disparities go in our society (pandemic and non-pandemi...
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care (With Dr. Candace Burton)
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 doctor...
Feeling Safe at Work: Preventing Workplace Violence (With Dr. Kayla Sullivan)
April is Workplace Violence Awareness Month. UNLV Nursing Professor Kayla Sullivan explains how often nurses (and other healthcare workers) face different forms of ag...
The School of Nursing Clinic (With Dr. Terry Bartmus and Kathleen Wild)
A new UNLV clinic combines primary care capabilities with interdisciplinary benefits among nursing and medical students. UNLV Nursing Professor Terry Bartmus and coun...
Explaining the Science of Concussions (With. Dr. Henna Lee and Cynthia Lee)
UNLV Nursing professor Hyunhwa "Henna" Lee and her graduate assistant Cynthia Lee share the science of brain injuries like concussions through biology; apps and device...
A Nurse's Life (With Justin LeMay)
Nurse. Donor. National Guard. Mentor. Justin LeMay wears many hats, but he navigates all with the same focus of bettering others, whether it's patient care; young nurs...
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 obe...
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;...
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.
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 explai...
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 ...
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 Rese...
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...
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 inte...
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 fla...
Understanding Social Systems of Health (With Dr. Clariana Ramos)
Assistant Professor Clariana Ramos has studied and participated in positive health outcomes around the world. Now she brings her global perspective to UNLV. She discus...
Nurse Networking (With JoAnn Nardoni and Marian Pascua)
Networking in nursing is an underrated aspect of the profession, but one that's especially important for young nurses. UNLV Nursing alumni JoAnn Nardoni and Marian Pa...
Final Semester Memories - Fall 2022 (With Nikole Taylor and Marielle Cuenca)
It's graduation day! 83 undergraduate students are set to walk across the stage on December 20th, 2022 to earn their bachelors' of science in nursing. Two of those stu...
Why Midwifery Matters (with Drs. Kate Woeber and Jennifer Vanderlaan)
Nurse-midwives are an essential part of maternal health, but there is often confusion about the role and who can do it. UNLV Nursing professors Jennifer Vanderlaan an...
Fulfilling Dreams (With Acacia Herndon)
UNLV Nursing 2022 alumna Acacia Herndon accomplished a lot in her undergraduate days, but her latest venture could bring more attention to hospice care in Las Vegas. ...
Let's Talk About Sex (and Gender) Identity (with Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores)
Why do parents sometimes struggle with talking to their children about sexual health and gender identities? Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores explains ongoing societal and cu...
Nevada and the Nursing Licensure Compact (With Dr. Susan VanBeuge and Cathy Dinauer)
A national pact could bring additional nursing resources to Nevada in times of need, but the Silver State has not yet joined. UNLV Nursing Professor in Residence/Neva...
The Art of Nursing: Visual Thinking Strategies (With Dr. Meg Moorman)
Using art to teach nursing is not traditional, but it's incredibly effective. UNLV School of Nursing alumna (and newly named Fellow to the National League for Nursing...
