Dustin Eshelman
Assistant Professor | Simulation Coordinator | Director of Nursing Simulation
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About
Academic nurse educator and simulation leader with experience directing multi-campus simulation operations, advancing interprofessional education, and supporting accreditation readiness across multiple states. Proven track record in faculty development, curriculum implementation, and quality improvement focused on clinician well-being and high-acuity nursing practice. Experienced in building standardized workflows, optimizing simulation infrastructure, and partnering with executive and campus stakeholders to improve educational quality and operational consistency.
Experience
Director of Nursing Simulation at South University (2025-10 – Present)
Lead multi-campus simulation integration, standardization, optimization, and faculty development; support accreditation readiness and policy alignment across multiple states
Assistant Professor of Nursing & Simulation Coordinator at South University (2022-06 – Present)
Deliver didactic, lab, clinical, and simulation instruction; coordinate campus simulation operations and scenario implementation
Registered Nurse at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (2020-10 – Present)
Clinical Adjunct Faculty at Texas State University (2022-05 – 2022-07)
Critical Care Transport Paramedic at American Medical Response (2010-10 – 2020-10)
Paramedic Field Training Officer at American Medical Response (2012-10 – 2020-06)
Emergency Medical Technician at American Medical Response (2007-10 – 2010-10)
Emergency Medical Technician at Americare Ambulance (2007-02 – 2007-10)
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Organizational Leadership & Healthcare Quality Improvement – South University (2026-01)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education – Grand Canyon University (2022)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – California Baptist University (2020)
