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
Nursing Experience - Adult Acute Care - ICU and Med-Surg Settings
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
Nursing Forum Flott Elizabeth, Kirkpatrick Amanda, Rusch Lori, Koziol Dana, Laughlin Ann, Williams Jacqueline, Ball Sarah, Hanks Jacquie, Minnich Margo, 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, Beiermann Trisha, Ball Sarah, Manz Julie, Khanna Maya M., Supporting the transition to practice 19:1 2022
The Journal of nursing education Young Christine, Ball Sarah, Flott Elizabeth, Goodman Joely, Hercinger Maribeth, 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., Hadenfeldt Cynthia, Flott Beth, Using augmented reality to foster clinical readiness and critical thinking Publish Ahead of Print 2021
Nurse educator Young Christine, Ball Sarah J., Goodman Joely, Flott Elizabeth, Hercinger Maribeth, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Laboratory 46:4, p. 197 - 197 2021
Nursing Education Perspectives Flott Elizabeth A., Schoening Anne M., McCafferty Kandis, Beiermann Trisha, Hercinger Maribeth, The Influence of the Dedicated Education Unit Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores 42:1, p. 41 - 43 2021
Nurse Educator Flott Elizabeth, Young Christine, Goodman Joely, Ball Sarah J., Hercinger Maribeth, Enhancing confidence and communication for clinical practice 45:6, p. 351 - 351 2020
Nurse Educator Ball Sarah J., Goodman Joely, Flott Elizabeth, Young Christine, Hercinger Maribeth, Photosphere Safety Rooms 45:5, p. 235 2020
Nurse Educator Rusch Lorraine, Slone Cindy, Beiermann Trisha, Schoening Anne M., Flott Beth, Manz Julie, Miller Jacque, 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., Linden L., 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
Nurse Faculty Work-Life Balance: Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout -0001