معرفی
Erica Bristol serves as an Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, teaching in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) programs. Since joining in 2022 initially as adjunct faculty for the MSN-FNP program, she now instructs courses including Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health, Advanced Nursing Practice Project Management, and Advanced Nursing Practice Residency sequences.
Her educational background spans:
- ADN-RN from Chaffey Community College (2010)
- BSN from Western Governors University (online completion)
- MSN-FNP from Samuel Merritt University (2017)
- Doctorate of Nurse Practice with Nursing Education certificate from Johns Hopkins University (2023)
Research centers on primary care innovation, specifically developing bundled care models for COPD in community settings through her DNP project. Her work emphasizes patient ownership of health outcomes and preventative strategies to enhance community-level primary care delivery, reflecting her clinical transition from cardiac/surgical ICU leadership to family practice.
Professional recognition includes:
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society membership
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential
With 3 years of hospital supervisory experience in Clinical/Professional Practice Councils, she integrates quality improvement expertise into teaching. Her community engagement extends to food bank volunteering and outreach programs, demonstrating commitment to translating academic work into tangible community health benefits.
