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Beth McVey serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Nursing at Simmons University, bringing over 30 years of clinical, leadership, and academic nursing experience since joining as Adjunct Faculty in Fall 2018. She currently coordinates NURP 450/670 while providing primary care at a Los Angeles clinic and maintaining active community health engagement.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duke University
- Master of Science in Nursing, UCLA
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rutgers University
Dr. McVey's research emphasizes interprofessional practice for improved patient outcomes, women's health and wellness initiatives, and healthcare policy advocacy. Her expertise spans emergency/critical care, primary care, and health policy with significant focus on cardiovascular health disparities and culturally competent interventions for Hispanic women.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals persistent themes in women's cardiovascular health, emergency care protocols, and community-based nutrition interventions. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with policy advocacy, particularly through community health forums addressing Hispanic women's dietary needs and cardiovascular prevention.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Women in Business Leadership Recognition (Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce)
- Nurse Practitioner Provider Excellence Award (Beverly Emergency Medical Group)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society induction
- Outstanding MSN Student and Graduate Student Marshall (UCLA)
- Mary Camishion-Malone Humanitarian Award (Rutgers University)
While no formal student advising roles are documented, Dr. McVey previously directed Los Angeles' New Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program, developing comprehensive training frameworks. Her community engagement extends through Mexico border medical missions, Autism Speaks outreach, and Trinity Lutheran Church service, demonstrating integrated clinical-community practice.
