Sentinel U® Advisory Council
The Best Minds in Nursing Simulation Thought Leadership
To further advance the field of healthcare education and technology innovations, Sentinel U® has brought together eight independent experts from nursing, academia, research and development, who will help guide Sentinel U as we continue to develop industry-leading and effective virtual nursing simulation programs.
Led by Dr. Laura Gonzalez, Vice President of clinical learning resources at Sentinel U, the Council will meet at least three times each year to provide valuable thought leadership on current popular topics such as the state of the nursing profession and the future of simulation integration. Members will provide valuable feedback and recommendations on the company’s newest simulations and products.
Meet The Experts
Michelle L. Aebersold, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, FAAN
K. David Bodily, M.S., RN, CHSE
Salam Daher, Ph.D.
Tammye Erdmann, M.S., BSN, BScIt, CHSE
Martina Harris, Ed.D., RN
Amber Kool, DNP, RN
Debi Martoccio, DNP, RN
Benjamin A. Smallheer, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE

Benjamin Smallheer is an Associate Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing where he serves as the Lead Faculty of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. He is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and maintains an active clinical practice in critical care medicine. His academic career has been dedicated to improving the educational experience of nursing students. He continues to advance the use of simulation and alternative teaching strategies that create learning environments which allow students to transition from the role of a bedside nurse to one of an advanced practice provider.
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