Sandy Cayo Dnp, Fnp Bc, Faan
About Sandy Cayo Dnp, Fnp Bc, Faan
Sandy Cayo is an Assistant Professor and Director of GEPN Excellence at Yale University, specializing in curricular design and student-centered innovation. She has extensive experience in nursing education and practice, having held various roles in healthcare and academia over the past decade.
Work at Yale University
Sandy Cayo has been serving as an Assistant Professor and Director of GEPN Excellence at Yale University since 2022. In this role, she focuses on curricular and course design, NCLEX advising, and DNP coaching. Her approach emphasizes student-centered innovation in the classroom, enhancing the educational experience for nursing students.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Cayo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science from Duquesne University, which she completed from 2018 to 2022. She also earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Fairfield University between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science from The College of New Rochelle from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in nursing education and practice.
Professional Background
Sandy Cayo has a diverse professional background in nursing and education. She worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Northeast Medical Group from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as an Off Shift Clinical Executive at Yale New Haven Hospital from 2014 to 2020 and as an Advanced Practice Nurse at the Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism for a brief period in 2014. Her experience also includes roles as Nursing Faculty at Kaplan and Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University.
Research Focus
Sandy Cayo's independent research centers on psychosocial factors, particularly discrimination and stress, and their effects on chronic disease in African American patients. This focus highlights her commitment to addressing health disparities and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Leadership and Initiatives
Sandy Cayo has led initiatives related to patient safety and nursing workforce wellbeing. She coordinated statewide education and planning for continuing education for healthcare professionals while serving as Vice President of Clinical Performance and Transformation at the New Jersey Hospital Association from 2020 to 2022. Her leadership roles reflect her dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery and nursing practice.