Erica L. Jastrow

Dr. Erica L. Jastrow is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Department Chair of Nursing at William Peace University. With over 20 years of nursing experience and 15 years in higher education, she leads academic programs focused on nursing education and leadership. Her research emphasizes nursing faculty turnover, job satisfaction, and academic leadership styles, as highlighted in her 2019 Ed.D. dissertation from Grand Canyon University.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lenoir Rhyne University
• Master’s in Nursing (Education concentration) from UNC-Greensboro
• Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Grand Canyon University

Research interests include optimizing nursing faculty retention, leadership dynamics in academic settings, and improving educational outcomes through strategic administrative practices. She actively volunteers with the American Red Cross in health services and participated in mass vaccination efforts during the pandemic.

No publications or grants are explicitly listed, though her role as Department Chair suggests involvement in curriculum development and program administration. She resides in Oxford, NC, balancing professional commitments with family life and outdoor activities.