Bristol Health
Member of Board of Directors
Bristol, CT
2025 - Present
Erica Grace Rizzo
Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing
Co-Director, Career and Alumni Development
Erica Grace Rizzo
Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing
Co-Director, Career and Alumni Development
Dr. Erica Rizzo, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, has been a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Quinnipiac University since 2022. She teaches Medical-Surgical Nursing, Health Assessment, and Contemporary Issues to traditional and accelerated BSN students. Dr. Rizzo began her nursing career in 2004 as a registered nurse in Connecticut, working in various medical-surgical clinical roles. Her passion for education led her to transition to a nurse educator in 2014, and she brings a wealth of practical experience to her teaching.
Dr. Rizzo holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Healthcare Systems Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her certification as a Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing. In recognition of her outstanding teaching, Dr. Rizzo was honored with the Quinnipiac University School of Nursing's inaugural Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators in May 2024.
Dr. Rizzo's commitment to nursing is evident in her membership on Bristol Health's Board of Directors and as a mentor/preceptor to graduate students pursuing a degree in nursing education.
Dr. Rizzo holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Healthcare Systems Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her certification as a Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing. In recognition of her outstanding teaching, Dr. Rizzo was honored with the Quinnipiac University School of Nursing's inaugural Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators in May 2024.
Dr. Rizzo's commitment to nursing is evident in her membership on Bristol Health's Board of Directors and as a mentor/preceptor to graduate students pursuing a degree in nursing education.
Education
- BS, Southern Connecticut State University
- MS, Sacred Heart University
- DNP, Chamberlain University
Areas of Expertise
- Nursing Education
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice
Organization
- Nursing
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Experience
Selected Publications
Nearpod: An Effective Engagement Tool in Nursing Education: A Pilot Quality Improvement Project
Rizzo, E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, NurseTim Nuts & Bolts Conference for Nurse EducatorsAugust (2023)
Effect of a Clinical Competency Bootcamp on New Graduate Registered Nurses’ Transition to Practice and Work Readiness
Leary, C., Palozie, J., Elwell, J. & Rizzo, E.
Hartford, Connecticut, 27th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference - CT Research AllianceOctober (2023)
Improving NCLEX-RN Success Through Innovative Remediation and Review Strategies
Bradley, C. & Rizzo, E.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Transform 2023November-December (2023)