Elizabeth A . Flott, EdD, RN

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

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Nursing Leadership
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Elizabeth A . Flott, EdD, RN

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

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

Curriculum Vitae

Research Focus

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

Department

Nursing - Bachelors

Position

Associate Professor

Publications

  • 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

Awards

  • 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