Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Flott is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University. Her research focuses on clinical learning environments, technology in nursing education, and self-care for nursing students and faculty. She holds an Ed.D. in Health Professions Education from the College of Saint Mary, as well as an MS and BSN in Nursing from Creighton University. Dr. Flott’s doctoral dissertation examined nursing faculty perspectives on facilitating student learning in acute care settings. Her scholarly work includes notable publications in many nursing journals. She has received multiple teaching excellence awards and the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the College of Saint Mary. Through her work, she aims to advance nursing education practices and promote well-being among nursing professionals
Clinical preparation of undergraduate nursing students. Development of clinical judgment in nursing students Self-care among nursing students and faculty Prevention of burnout among health care professionals
Nursing Forum Flott Elizabeth, etal Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through near-peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students 57:5, p. 750 - 755 2022
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship Flott Elizabeth, etal Supporting the transition to practice 19:1 2022
The Journal of nursing education Young Christine, etal Threading QSEN Competencies Across a Baccalaureate Nursing Program: The Development of Dedicated QSEN Labs 60:9, p. 526 - 528 2021
Nursing Education Perspectives McCafferty Kandis L., etal Using augmented reality to foster clinical readiness and critical thinking Publish Ahead of Print 2021
Nurse educator Young Christine, etal Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Laboratory 46:4, p. 197 - 197 2021
Nursing Education Perspectives Flott Elizabeth A., etal The Influence of the Dedicated Education Unit Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores 42:1, p. 41 - 43 2021
Nurse Educator Flott Elizabeth, etal Enhancing confidence and communication for clinical practice 45:6, p. 351 - 351 2020
Nurse Educator Ball Sarah J., etal Photosphere Safety Rooms 45:5, p. 235 2020
Nurse Educator Rusch Lorraine, etal Defining Roles and Expectations for Faculty, Nurses, and Students in a Dedicated Education Unit 43:1, p. 14 - 17 2018
Journal of Advanced Nursing Flott Elizabeth A., etal The clinical learning environment in nursing education: a concept analysis 72:3, p. 501 - 513 2016
Home Healthcare Now Flott Elizabeth A., Smoking Cessation Strategies for Patients with COPD 33:7, p. 375 - 379 2015
Presentations
NurseFacultyWorkLife Balance: Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout 2025
Empowering Nursing Students: Harnessing Self-Care Strategies for Sustainable Practice 2024
Nurse Faculty Work-Life Balance: Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout -0001
Using Augmented Reality to Bring Classroom and Clinical Together (poster 25) -0001
The Influence of the DEU Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores (poster 9) -0001
Supporting Transition to Practice: Preceptor Behaviors that Foster a Positive Preceptorship Experience (poster 21) -0001
40 Under 40 Nurse Honoree for Nursing Leadership Outstanding Educator of the Year Award - recognizes an outstanding nurse educator in the state of Nebraska
Magis Core Champion Award Creighton University - Magis Core Committee
Dean's Award for Faculty Excellence Dean - Creighton University College of Nursing
DAISY Award Nominee 2017, 2018, 2020
Positive Image of Nursing Award Nebraska Nurses Association, 2017
40 Under 40 Award Nebraska Action Coalition
Nursing Faculty Award for Classroom Instruction ANC Nursing Class - August 2018
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award College of Saint Mary, 2017
Nursing Faculty Award for Classroom Instruction Creighton University, 2017
Nursing Faculty Award for Classroom Instruction Creighton University, 2015
Invited Faculty Speaker - Pinning Ceremony Student Nomination - Iowa Western Community College
Magna Cum Laude Creighton University, 2004
Constance Smith Peterson Award Creighton University, 2008
Platinum Award - Bringing the Mission to Life Alegent Health, 2009
Teacher of the Week, 2014 & 2015 Delta Zeta Sorority
Consulting
Re-Thinking Strategies for Loyalty and Retention: How Do We Own it as Leaders Invited Speaker and Panelist Childrens Leadership Presentation (LEAD) 2023 - 2023
Connecting Competency-Based Education and Mission Invited Panelist Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education Conference 2023 - 2023
Dissertation Committee Dissertation Committee Chair Invited Content Expert College of Saint Mary 2020 - 2021
Dissertation Committee Dissertation Committee Member Invited Content Expert College of Saint Mary 2018 - 2020