Melissa Dyo

Melissa Dyo is a Professor and Undergraduate Director in the School of Nursing at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Her clinical background includes critical care nursing and work as a nurse practitioner in primary care. Her doctoral research explored the intersection of physical symptoms and spiritual transformation in cardiac patients, emphasizing integration of faith, science, and scholarship in teaching and leadership.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing, Azusa Pacific University
• MSN, California State University, Long Beach
• BSN, California State University, Long Beach
• ADN, Pasadena City College

Research Focus: Dr. Dyo's current interests center on Spirituality in healthcare, Symptom Burden management, and addressing Moral Distress among healthcare providers. She advocates for transformative learning experiences that benefit both students and the communities they serve.

Awards: No specific awards listed.

Advising & Leadership: As Undergraduate Director, she oversees curriculum development and student academic pathways. Her professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Association of Critical-care Nurses.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team explicitly mentioned, though her role involves coordinating nursing education initiatives.