Alyssa Erikson

Alyssa Erikson is an Assistant Professor & Chair in the Department of Nursing, specializing in critical care and palliative care nursing. Her research focuses on bereavement experiences of families in intensive care units, family-centered care, and ethical decision-making in end-of-life scenarios. She has mentored students such as Slyter, J. in palliative care research.

Her work bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, emphasizing compassionate care for patients and families in high-stress medical environments. Recent studies include investigations into bereavement support systems in cardiac ICUs and advance care planning in rural healthcare facilities.

Key themes in her research outputs include improving communication between healthcare providers and bereaved families, optimizing palliative care protocols in critical care settings, and addressing gaps in rural healthcare access for end-of-life planning.