Dr. Beth James-McVey has over 30 years of nursing experience, in which she has served in clinical, leadership, and academic roles. She joined Simmons University as Adjunct Faculty in the Fall of 2018. Currently, she serves as the Course Coordinator for NURP 450/670.
Previously, she worked as the Advanced Practice Collaborative Leader for a large Emergency Medicine Corporation in Southern California. In addition, she was the Director of a New Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program in Los Angeles California, which included program development and evaluation.
Currently, she provides primary care at a clinic in Los Angeles, California.
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duke University
- Master of Science in Nursing, UCLA
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rutgers University
License/Certifications
- ACNP-BC, ANCC
- APRN- California
- RN- California
- RN-North Carolina
- RN-Massachusetts
- DEA
- ENP Content Expert, ANCC
- Adult Critical Care Certification
- Dysrhythmia Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Health Care Provider – Basic Life Support
- Pacemaker Certification
- Hemodynamic Monitoring Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency/Critical Care Ultrasound Certification
Area of Expertise
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care
- Primary Care
- Health Policy
What I Teach
- NURP 450: Healthcare Systems: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
- NURP 670: Health Policy
Community Engagement
- Medical Missions Border of Mexico
- Community Outreach Temecula Valley Hospital
- Community Service Trinity Lutheran Church
- Autism Speaks
Research/Special Projects
Professional interests include; interprofessional practice relationships to improve patient outcomes, promoting women’s health and wellness, policy and advocacy for health care and advanced practice nursing.
Publications/Presentations
McVey, B. A., Lopez, R., & Padilla, B. I. (2020). Evidence-Based Approach to Healthy Food Choices for Hispanic Women. Hispanic Health Care International. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540415320921471
McVey, B. (2020). Be Alert for Kawasaki Disease. [Web exclusive]. American Nurse Today, 15(6).
McVey, B. 2019, Temecula Valley Hospital-Stroke Summit. Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA
McVey, B. 2018, Cardiovascular Symposium: Updates on Women and Cardiovascular Disease, Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA
McVey, B. 2018, Celebrating Your Good Health, Temecula Civic Center, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2017, Empowering Women’s Health: Mind, Body & Spirit, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2017, Cardiovascular Wellness: An Ounce of Prevention, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2017, Women’s Heart Health, American Heart Association Event sponsored by Temecula Valley Hospital, South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2016, Women in Business: Maintaining Health and Wellness in the Workplace, Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2016, Nurse Retention: A Recurrent Issue for Nurse Leaders, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2015, A Healthy Food Choices Program for Young Hispanic Women, TISU Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
McVey, B., 2015, Acute Vestibular Syndrome Versus Stroke, Emergent Medical Associates Presentation, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2013, Hypertensive Crises: Diagnosis and Management, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA
McVey, B., 2009, Cardiomyopathy: Case Review, Beverly Hospital, Montebello, CA
McVey, B., 2000, Promoting Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
McVey, B., 2000, HIV/AIDS Awareness Project for Latino Adolescents, Venice Teen Clinic, Venice, CA
McVey, B., 1999, Pediatric Pneumonia, Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
McVey, B., 1999, Pancreatic Trauma, Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Alpha Tau Delta Nursing Fraternity
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
- American Nurses Credentialing Center- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Content Expert
- California Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Gamma Tau Chapter
Awards
- 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
Outstanding MSN Student, UCLA - Graduate Student Marshall and Commencement Speaker, UCLA
- Mary Camishion-Malone Humanitarian Award, Rutgers University