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Peal, Lydia

Peal, Lydia

Assistant Professor

Nursing

Phone: 718-262-3780
Office Location: AC-1G02
Email: fpeal@york.cuny.edu

Lydia Peal, formerly known as Feafea Peal, is an experienced nurse practitioner and educator. With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in Med/Surg nursing, emergency room care, and Family and Women’s Health. Lydia holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Hunter College and Master's in Nursing from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Lydia has been a faculty member at York College since 2014, beginning as an adjunct professor and later transitioning to a full-time Assistant Professor. She is deeply committed to educating future healthcare professionals and is passionate about fostering patient-centered care through her teaching. Lydia's areas of research include women's health, as well as policy, advocacy, and clinical practice for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder.

Office Hours

DayTime
Mondays Office Work
Tuesdays12noon- 2: 00 pm (Nursing Advisement)          2: 00 pm - 3:00 pm ( Non-Nursing)
Wednesdays9:00 am - 11:50am ( Lecture)
Thursdays9:00 am -12 noon (Lab) 12:00 pm - 3:00pm by appointment

Education

DegreeInstitutionFieldDates
MSN SUNY Downstate Women Health Nurse Practitioner ( WHNP) 2019 
MSN SUNY Downstate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) 2012 
BS Hunter College Nursing 2007 
AAS Queensborough Community College Nursing 2001 
certificate Drexel University Certificate in Simulation Jan. 2025 
certificate American Association of Nurse Practitioner Certified Family Nurse Practitioner 2013 
certificate New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences FUSE - Simulation NYSIM Instructor Course 2024 

Areas of Expertise

  • Nusing
  • Family Practice
  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Publications in Field Of Expertise

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