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Sheryl Sommer

Vice President Nursing Education & Consultation Services at Assessment Technologies Institute

Sheryl Sommer has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of nursing education. Sheryl began their career at Loyola University Chicago in 2004 as the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Nursing Program, where they played a key role in implementing and overseeing the nursing curriculum. Sheryl then moved on to Creighton University in 2006, where they served as the Chair of the Traditional BSN Nursing Program.

In 2007, Sommer joined ATI Nursing Education as the Director of Nursing Education & Curriculum. During their time at ATI, they were instrumental in the development of innovative products such as the Real Life online clinical simulator and Nurses' Touch, which aimed to enhance students' clinical judgment and professional skills. Sheryl eventually rose to the position of Vice President of Nursing Education & Consultation Services, where they led the development and implementation of consultation services to assist nursing programs in achieving desired outcomes.

Sommer's dedication to nursing education continued when they joined ATI as the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer in 2016, a position they held until December 2021. Throughout their career, they have worked closely with esteemed nursing educators, including Dr. Patricia Benner, to promote deep learning and effective teaching strategies.

Overall, Sommer's work experience showcases their expertise and commitment to advancing nursing education through the development of innovative tools and consultation services.

Sheryl Sommer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Sheryl also has a PhD in Educational Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, they obtained a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Curriculum/Education and Medical Surgical Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The specific start and end years for each degree are not provided.

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