Lina Gage-Kelly

Lina Gage-Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University (SMU), where she has served as a faculty member since 1999. Initially affiliated with the School of Nursing, she transitioned to the Health Sciences Simulation Center in 2008, focusing on integrating simulation into prelicensure nursing programs including the Accelerated BSN (ABSN), BSN, and Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN).

• Education: BSN from University of Maryland, Baltimore; MSN from University of California, San Francisco with specialization in Adult Nurse Practitioner and Occupational Health.

Teaching & Scholarly Focus: Specializes in simulation learning methodologies for health sciences education, emphasizing current best practices. Research interests center on interprofessional education and simulation pedagogy.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH)
• Member of International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)
• Community service with Bay Area Simulation Collaborative