Dr. Christy Spalink

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christy Spalink is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is double board certified as an Acute Care and Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and is also an Oncology Certified Nurse. Spalink completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at NYU Meyers in 2020 and received her Master of Science in Nursing in 2011. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin University in 2004. Her recent work involved creating an evidence-based toolkit for outpatient oncology settings to improve access to palliative care services. Spalink served as the Administrative Director of Clinical Operations at NYU Langone Health Perlmutter Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, where she implemented strategies to reduce staff turnover and increase employee retention. She has won several awards including the abstract award from the Association of American Cancer Institutes, Clinical Research Initiative in 2023. Her research interests include Acute Care, Neurology, Oncology, Clinical Trials, and Nursing Practice Operations. Spalink is dedicated to improving healthcare practices through evidence-based programs, particularly for patients with rare autonomic diseases and oncology treatment complications. She frequently collaborates with experts to publish and present findings that advocate for diverse patient access to clinical trials.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Teaching graduate nursing students and advancing nursing practices through clinical expertise.

Administrative Director of Clinical Operations

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

NYU Langone Health Perlmutter Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office • New York, NY

Managed clinical operations and reduced staff turnover while increasing employee retention.

Awards

#2023

AACI-CRI Abstract Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Chemistry with Lab (4 credits) Microbiology Nutrition Statistics Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Essay
  • One to two letters of recommendation (recommended)
  • Clinical background check and drug test (post-admission)
Specialization Notes

Includes Traditional 4-year, Accelerated 15-month, and Transfer BS options under the Department of Nursing.