Beth Ulrich

Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FANNA, FAONL, FAAN is a Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing (UTMB SON). Her work bridges nursing leadership, nephrology nursing, and healthcare education, with a focus on work environments, patient safety, and preceptorship. She holds multiple fellowships, including the American Academy of Nursing and American Nephrology Nurses Association.

• EdD in Allied Health Administration & Education, University of Houston
• MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• BSN, Medical University of South Carolina

Her research centers on nursing leadership, preceptorship, and nephrology nursing, analyzing workforce dynamics, safety cultures, and educational frameworks. Google Scholar articles highlight her contributions to interprofessional collaboration, workplace violence mitigation, and chronic kidney disease management.

Recent publications include:

• National Preceptor Competency Consensus Study (2024)
• Inclusivity in Nephrology Nursing: A Catalyst for Innovation (2025)
• Solving the Practice-Management Perception Gap (2024)

Scientific awards span decades, including the Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) and AJN Book of the Year Awards for her simulation and preceptorship handbooks. She received a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (2019) for workplace violence research.