Assistant Dean, College of Nursing - Faculty Development
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
Teaching Interests
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 Education Perspectives McCafferty, K. , Flott, E., & Hadenfeldt, C. Using augmented reality to foster clinical readiness and critical thinking. 2022
International Journal of Nursing Education and Scholarship Flott, E. , Ball, S., Manz, J., Beiermann, T., & Khanna, M. Supporting the transition to practice: Preceptor behaviors that foster a positive student preceptorship experience. 2022
Nursing Forum Flott, E. , Ball, S., Hanks, J., Minnich, M., Kirkpatrick, A., Rusch, L., Koziol, D., Laughlin, A., & Williams, J. Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students. 2022
Journal of Nursing Education Young, C. , Ball, S., Flott, E., Goodman, J., & Hercinger, M Threading QSEN competencies across a baccalaureate nursing program: The development of dedicated QSEN labs 2021
Nurse Educator Young, C. , Ball, S., Flott, E., Goodman, J., & Hercinger, M. Safe patient handling & mobility laboratory 2021
Nurse Educator Flott, Elizabeth, Young, C., Ball, S., Hercinger, M., & Goodman, J. Enhancing confidence and communication for clinical practice. 2020
Nurse Educator Ball, Sarah, Goodman, J., Flott, E., Young, C., & Hercinger, M. Photosphere safety rooms: A consistent approach to teaching safety assessment. 2020
Nursing Education Perspectives Flott, Elizabeth, Schoening, A., McCafferty, K., Beiermann, T., & Hercinger, M. The Influence of the DEU Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores. 2020
Articles
Nurse Educator Rusch, L., Beiermann, T., Schoening, A., Slone, C., Flott, B., Manz, J., & Miller, J. Defining Roles and Expectations for Faculty, Nurses, & Students in the Dedicated Education Unit Model 2017
Journal of Advanced Nursing Flott, E. A., Linden, L. The clinical learning environment in nursing education: A concept analysis 72(3), p. 501-513 2016
Home Healthcare Now Flott, E. A., Smoking cessation strategies in patients with COPD 33(7), p. 375-379 2015
Publications
N/A Flott, B., Student Nurse Event 52(2), p. 1 2019
Proquest Dissertation Database Flott, E. A., Facilitating Student Learning in the Acute Care Setting: Nursing Faculty Perspectives 2017
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Flott, E., Ball, S., Manz, J., & Beiermann, T. Preceptor's Role in Next Generation Nursing (2020). Nurse Educator's Conference in the Rockies: Pearls of Wisdom for Academic Practice: 30 Years and Beyond. Copper Mountain, CO. July - postponed until July 2021 due to COVID 19 2020
Ball, S., Young, C., Goodman, J., Flott, E., & Hercinger, M. (2020). Collaboration of Academic Nursingwith Clinical Teaching Partners to Promote Student Awareness of Quality and Safety in the Clinical Environment. 2020 QSEN International Forum 2020: Championing Quality and Safety through Academic Practice Partnership. Philadelphia, PA. May - postponed until June 2021 due to COVID 19 2020
McCafferty, K., Flott, B., Hadenfeldt, C., Stanton, M., Williams, J., Koziol, D., Banzhaf, S., Schroeder, N., Faretta, R., Panning, M., & Oliveros, A. (2020). Using Augmented Reality to Enhance Student Learning from Foundational Coursework to the Specialty of Psychiatric Mental Health. Teaching and Learning Center, Creighton University - Omaha, NE. April (cancelled due to COVID) 2020
McCafferty, K., Flott, B., Aufdenkamp, M., Jessen, J., Beiermann, T., Palmer, L. (2020) Bringing Foundational Coursework to Life Using SMART Boards, High Fidelity Manikins and an Unfolding Case Scenario. Teaching and Learning Center, Creighton University - Omaha, NE. April (cancelled due to COVID). 2020
McCafferty, K., Flott, B., Hadenfeldt, C., & Stanton, M. (2019). Using Augmented Reality Posters to Facilitate Learning for Students in Foundational Nursing Courses. Creighton University Assessment Symposium. Omaha, NE. October 2019
Flott, B., Manz, J., Ball, S., & Beiermann, T. (2019). Supporting Transition to Practice: Preceptor Behaviors that Foster a Positive Preceptorship Experience. Creighton University Assessment Symposium. Omaha, NE. October 2019
Russell, C., Hercinger, M., Ball, S., Flott, E. A., & Goodman, J. (2019). Evaluation of Stand-alone Safety and Quality Labs Using Standardized Scores. Nurse Educator's Conference in the Rockies: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future. Vail, CO. (Podium) 2019
McCafferty, K., Hadenfeldt, C., Stanton, M., Flott, E. A. (2019) Using Augmented Reality Posters to Facilitate Learning for Students in Foundational Nursing Courses. Nursing Educator's Conference in the Rockies: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future. Vail, CO. (Podium) 2019
McCafferty, K., Flott, B., Panning, M., Salter, B., Works, L., Hadenfeldt, C., Stanton, M. Oliveros, A., & Xuemei, M. (2019) Using Augmented Reality to Enhance Student Learning in Foundational Coursework - The Role of Technology. Nebraska IT Symposium. Omaha, NE. May 2019
Russell, C., Hercinger, M., Ball, S., Flott, E. A., & Goodman, J. (2018). Evaluation of Stand-alone Safety and Quality Labs Using Standardized Scores. 2019 QSEN International Forum: QSEN Rocks: Informatics Competency and Simulation to Improve Quality and Safety Education and Practice. Cleveland, OH. (Poster) 2019
Flott, B., Beiermann, T., Schoening, A., Hercinger, M., & McCafferty, K. (2018). The Influence of the DEU Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores. Creighton University Assessment Symposium. Omaha, NE. (Poster) 2018
Flott, E. A., Beiermann, T., Schoening, A., Hercinger, M., & McCafferty, K. (2018). The Influence of the DEU Clinical Model on Standardized Test Scores. DEU Symposium Conference: Learning Today for Tomorrow's DEU. Portland, OR. (Poster) 2018
Flott, E. A., Beiermann, T. Rusch, J. Miller, L., Schoening, A., Slone, C., & Manz, J. (2018). Defining Roles and Expectations for Faculty, Nurses, and Students in a Dedicated Education Unit. DEU Symposium Conference: Learning Today for Tomorrow's DEU. Portland, OR. July (Podium) 2018
Flott, E. A., & Linden, L. (2017). Facilitating Clinical Learning in the Acute Care Environment: Nursing Faculty Perspectives. College of Saint Mary Student Scholar's Day - Omaha, NE. (Poster) 2017
Flott, E. A., & Linden, L. (2015). The Clinical Learning Environment in Nursing Education - A Concept Analysis. College of St. Mary Scholar's Day - Omaha, NE. (Poster) 2015
Flott, E. A., & Friday, V. (2013). Peer Mentoring: A Strategy for Student Completion and Retention. Academy for Teaching Excellence: Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, IA. (Podium) 2013
Flott, E. A. (2008). Improving the Referral Process for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Heart Failure. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day: Creighton University. Omaha, NE. (Poster and Podium) 2008
Flott, E. A. (2004). The Importance of Documenting Nutritional Assessments Correctly. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day: Creighton University - Omaha, NE. (Poster) 2004
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