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Professional Achievements:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
• NP Advocate State Award for Excellence, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Most Outstanding Faculty, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas 
• Tenure Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 
• Chair, Board of Directors Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association-National 
• Board Member, National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Associations (NCEMNA) 
• Past President, Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association-National 
• Published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international professional conferences
• Other contributions: Member, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee Future of Nursing Campaign for Action (AARP Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation); Editorial Board Member, Asian Pacific Islander Nursing Journal

Bio: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/finding-home-unlv

Favorite Thing About My Profession:

Versatility. Nursing gives me an opportunity to mentor, advocate, teach, practice, and do research. I am able to provide the best of care for clients and practice the art and science of nursing at its best!

Virtues:

Respect each person as unique individual. Practice what you preach. Contribute and advocate for the NP profession! Work hard, be productive, make a positive impact. 

Work History

Education History

University of Hawaii at Manoa (Ph.D.)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BSN)

Associations

Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Western Regional Advanced Practice Nurses Network

Professional Contacts

Rachel Blasingame

John Phoenix

Maileen Ulep

Sheryl Giordano