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Bethany McLeroy is an Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. She contributes to clinical education and patient-centered care within a leading academic medical environment.
Education:
- MS, Medical/Health Management and, Troy University, 2006
- BSN, Nursing, Augusta University, 2001
- AS, Pre-Nursing Studies, Georgia Military College, 1999
Her research and scholarship focus on enhancing clinical nursing practices, particularly in emergency and critical care settings. Key areas include infection prevention, quality improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, and optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based protocols. She has contributed to initiatives reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and explored innovative nutritional support using breastmilk in critically ill patients. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic instruction.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applied clinical research, emphasizing patient safety, process optimization, and practical guideline implementation in high-acuity environments. These works are rooted in emergency medicine, critical care nursing, and healthcare quality improvement.
Scientific and Institutional Honors:
- E3 Every Person, Every Encounter, Every Time - Augusta University Patient and Family Centered Care, 2020
- Steel Magnolia - North Hills Hospital, 2016
- Emergency Department Resident Recognition Award Outstanding Clinical Nurse - Medical College of Georgia, 2005
- Spirit of Nursing Award - Medical College of Georgia, Health Inc., 2005
Bethany McLeroy is actively involved in clinical instruction, particularly in patient-centered learning, and her certifications (ACLS, BLS Instructor, Certified Emergency Nurse) underscore her role in training and mentoring healthcare professionals. While no formal grants are listed, her quality improvement projects suggest involvement in institutional performance initiatives. She teaches MEDI 6210: Patient Centered Learning 2, contributing to medical education.
Her work is closely aligned with clinical operations and educational programming within the Department of Emergency Medicine, with no separate lab or research team mentioned. Her contributions are integral to improving frontline care delivery and nursing practice standards.
