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Office of Research and Scholarly Impact

The Office of Research and Scholarly Impact at the Orvis School of Nursing, under the leadership of Akshay Sharma, MBBS, MPH, PhD, advances research, scholarship and innovation to promote health equity and improve health outcomes for individuals and populations. Through collaborative inquiry, evidence generation and the translation of research into practice, these efforts address pressing healthcare challenges and inform the future of nursing and healthcare.

The Orvis School of Nursing benefits from the rich academic environment of the 91ԭƬ, a Carnegie R1 research institution also recognized through the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. This voluntary, evidence-based designation recognizes institutions that institutionalize mutually beneficial collaboration with local and global communities. Together, these distinctions reflect a commitment to research excellence and meaningful community partnerships. The University’s research infrastructure, funding opportunities, and collaborative networks provide a strong foundation for faculty and student scholarship.

Interdisciplinary research and collaboration

Complex healthcare challenges require diverse perspectives and expertise. The Orvis School of Nursing fosters interdisciplinary research through collaborations with the 91ԭƬ School of Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Social Work, School of Education and Human Development, College of Liberal Arts and College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. These partnerships create opportunities to integrate knowledge across disciplines, pursue shared research priorities and develop innovative approaches to improving health and well-being.

By bringing together researchers, healthcare practitioners, and community partners, Orvis faculty and students contribute to initiatives that address complex health challenges and inform evidence-based practice. These collaborations expand research capacity, foster new partnerships and generate knowledge that advances health equity and responds to the needs of diverse populations.

Advancing research and scholarly impact

As Nevada’s first school of nursing, the Orvis School of Nursing has a longstanding role in advancing nursing education and healthcare across the state. The Office of Research and Scholarly Impact builds on this legacy by supporting a culture of inquiry, discovery, and scholarly excellence. Faculty research addresses critical healthcare priorities, with an emphasis on health equity, community engagement, and translational research that connects discovery with improvements in practice.

Through these efforts, Orvis faculty and students contribute knowledge that informs healthcare delivery, strengthens evidence-based practice and addresses evolving health needs. We invite you to explore the research and scholarly initiatives taking place at Orvis and learn how our faculty and students are contributing to the advancement of nursing and improved health outcomes.