News & Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Providing a Brighter Outlook for Our Veterans
Christy Molasky has always held a deep passion for education and helping others. She has also held great regard for military veterans and supports their quest for higher education.
91制片厂 Celebrates Veterans Day with Special On-Campus Ceremony
91制片厂 honored the brave men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces during a special on-campus Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
Nearly 150 New 91制片厂 Graduates Honored During Winter Commencement
91制片厂 celebrated the academic achievements of students from the Schools of Physician Assistant Studies (PA), Nursing, and Education during Winter Commencement at the Paris Las Vegas on Nov. 3.
Student Spotlight: Kyle Kelly, Masters of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing
As a native of Pahrump, Nev., Kyle Kelly has always thrived in rural medicine.
Catching Up: Ryan McGiven, School of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2009
If not for the birth of his twin boys, it鈥檚 difficult to say if Ryan McGiven would have ended up as an occupational therapist (OT).
91制片厂 Medical Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff Travel to Annual OMED Conference
91制片厂 College of Osteopathic Medicine was well represented at the annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) in Baltimore, the 鈥檚 (AOA) largest conference of the year.
Student Spotlight: Jose Noriega, EdD Program
Jose Noriega has always been a believer in higher education, which is why he decided to pursue his Ed.D.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Patricia Henry, Director, School of Education
Dr. Patricia Henry has worked in several fields throughout her professional career: military, business, and since the early 2000s, education.
Occupational Therapy Students Present Myriad Research Projects for Campus Community
The School of Occupational Therapy was filled with poster board projects as second-year students from the 91制片厂 Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation presented their research to their classmates, faculty, and peers on Oct. 24.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Well Represented at Nevada State Medical Association鈥檚 Annual Conference
The 91制片厂 College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM) was well represented at the Nevada State Medical Association鈥檚 (NSMA) annual conference in Reno in mid-September.
Student Spotlight: Andrew Gephardt, Medical Health Sciences Program
Andrew Gephardt has held a variety of jobs throughout his career. He鈥檚 worked as a marketing analyst, a test prep instructor, a science teacher, and most recently, a medical assistant for his father.
PA Student Erica Stiles Discovers Cancerous Nodule Using Ultrasound Equipment in Class
Students in the 91制片厂 School of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) use ultrasound machines to enhance their clinical skills. On the last day of her radiology class, Stiles volunteered to have her thyroid examined for a demonstration.
Community Comes Together for Tree Dedication to Commemorate the 1 October Tragedy
91制片厂 honored the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting with a special on-campus ceremony, including a tree dedication in front of the university.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Sharon McKenna, Assistant Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
As a coal miner鈥檚 daughter growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Dr. Sharon McKenna had a familiarity with medicine at a young age.
91制片厂 Takes Learning to the Wilderness
Challenging and fast-paced work environments, ever-changing regulations in the healthcare space and more can cause stress and burnout for many Physician Assistants (PA). 91制片厂 (TUN) is addressing this issue by enabling students to benefit from fresh air while learning during the Wilderness Medical Course (WMC) trip to the great outdoors.
New Students Receive White Coats During Annual Ceremony
More than 350 new students took a significant step in their healthcare careers during the annual 91制片厂 White Coat Ceremony at The Rio on Sept. 16.
91制片厂 Honors Graduates as Part of Alumni/ae Weekend
91制片厂 held its second annual alumni/ae weekend as graduates across different programs came together for continuing education, brunch, and a special awards ceremony.
91制片厂 Holds Roundtable Discussion with Founding Employees
91制片厂鈥檚 past and present came together for a special, on-campus roundtable discussion on Sept. 13 in honor of the 15 anniversary of Touro鈥檚 opening in Nevada.
A Head Start On Her Future
It鈥檚 been less than a year since Dr. Amy Stone arrived at 91制片厂, though she鈥檚 already making waves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences and in the field of immunology.
91制片厂 Offers Healthcare鈥檚 Most Sought-After Professions
According to the U.S. News and World Report, three of Touro鈥檚 programs rank in the top-10 鈥淏est Healthcare Jobs,鈥� with physician assistant leading at number one.
