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First Name	David
Last Name	Smith Sponsored Links: Sponsored Links:
Nickname	David
Credentials	DNP, RN
Job Title(s)	Director, Inter-Professional Simulation Center
Institution/Company Name	Gulf Coast State College Sponsored Links: Sponsored Links:
Institution/Company Type	Academic Institution, Government Agency – Local / State
Country	US
State / Region	FL
Simulation Role	Simulation / Clinical Educator, Simulation Operations / Technician, Simulation / Healthcare Administrator, Simulation Researcher, Simulated / Standardized Participant, Developer / Engineer
Simulation Expertise	Proficient
Primary Clinical Discipline(s)	Allied Health, Nursing, Mental Health
Clinical Specialities	Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services, Informatics, Medical – Surgical, Research, Trauma
Non-Clinical Disciplines	Administration, Education, Operations, Research
Learner Type	Student – Unlicensed/Certificate, Student – Undergraduate, Student – Graduate, Professional – Clinician, Professional – Educator/Trainer, Professional – Simulation Technician, Professional – Simulation Administrator
Bio	I am an Associate Professor and Director of the Gulf Coast State College interprofessional simulation center. I have a strong background in nursing and emergency medical services. After serving as a Navy corpsman, I continued my education, earning certifications as a medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, and registered nurse. I earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Excelsior College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Jacksonville State University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Wilkes University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Grand Canyon University. My clinical experience covers various specialties, including emergency room nursing, behavioral health, interventional pain management, interventional radiology, and electronic health record (EHR) implementation. Driven by a passion for education, I have taught ADN students at Pensacola State College and transitioned to nursing simulation, first as an Operations Specialist and later as Simulation Director at Fortis Institute. Most recently, I served as the Clinical Director for Online Graduate Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University, where I contributed to advancing nursing education through innovative online learning strategies. I am dedicated to interprofessional education and simulation-based learning. This is evidenced in my role as Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center at Gulf Coast State, where I lead initiatives to promote collaborative practice among healthcare professionals.