Vital Views

Recorded in July 2024, Dr. Imelda Reyes, Associate Dean of Advanced Education, interviews Carolyn Jones, a documentary filmmaker, who shares her journey through filmmaking and capturing global issues through storytelling. Her film "American Birth" explores the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S., highlighting midwifery as a solution. Jones was selected as the guest speaker for UNLV School of Nursing’s and Dr. Linda Silvestri’s annual Sylvestri Lecture. Jones emphasizes the importance of nurses being vocal and advocating for change. 

This episode features: 
Dr. Imelda Reyes, Associate Dean of Advanced Education at UNLV School of Nursing 
Carolyn Jones, Filmmaker and Director

Creators & Guests

CJ
Guest
Carolyn Jones
Guest
Imelda Reyes
Professor-In-Residence, Associate Dean of Advanced Education, UNLV School of Nursing

What is Vital Views?

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 vital.views@unlv.edu.