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Beth Cusatis Phillips

Associate Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
School of Nursing, Box 3022, Durham, NC 27710
School of Nursing, 307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Beth Phillips is an Associate Professor Emeritus and the former Director of the Institute for Educational Excellence at Duke University School of Nursing. Currently, Beth is the Strategic Nursing Advisor for ATI/ Ascend Learning.  

Beth earned her ADN from Waukesha Technical Community College (Wi), her BSN from East Carolina University, her MSN at Duke, and her PhD in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Before joining the Duke School of Nursing faculty, she served as Director of Nursing at Vance-Granville Community College. She also has extensive experience in surgical trauma ICU and medical-surgical nursing, including staff nursing and administration.

Dr. Phillips is a member of the National League of Nursing and serves as the Chair for the CNEA Standards Committee, a CNEA site visitor, as well as a Center of Excellence (COE) Advisor.  Beth is also active with Sigma Theta Tau International.  Beth is an inaugural member of the Advisory Council of the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing.   Beth's research interests include student development and preparation for practice, faculty and clinical instructor preparation and competence, and evidence-based nursing curriculum, education, and evaluation.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing · 2021 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Benefits of an Online Interactive Educational Program Over Traditional Textbooks.

Journal Article Nurse educator · September 2023 BackgroundTechnology has become increasingly prominent in nursing education. Online learning platforms may be more useful than traditional textbooks in promoting active learning, engagement, and satisfaction.PurposeThe purpose was to eval ... Full text Open Access Cite

The Link Between Safety, Quality, and Professional Identity: What Leaders Need to Know and Do

Journal Article Nurse Leader · April 1, 2023 The formation of nurses’ professional identity (PIN) has not been deliberately executed within the profession. However, evidence shows that a well-formed PIN supports growth in the individual and can improve the work environment resulting in safer, quality ... Full text Open Access Cite

It Is Up to Faculty: An Exploration of Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Intent for Faculty Role.

Journal Article Nursing education perspectives · January 2023 AimThe aim of this study was to explore registered nurse (RN)-to-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students' intent to pursue a faculty role.BackgroundThe nursing faculty shortage is predicted to worsen as faculty reach retirement age. ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


HRSA NEPR

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEFaculty Member · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2009 - 2012

Simulations and Partners Across Communities for Registered Nurse Education (SIM-PAC-RN)

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEParticipating Faculty Member · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2007 - 2011

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee · 2015 Ph.D.
Duke University · 1993 M.S.N.