Cynthia Chernecky

Professor

Cynthia Chernecky

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Nursing
Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing

College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing

College of Nursing
Department of Nursing Science

The Graduate School

College of Nursing

Administration
Department of The Graduate School

Bio

author 30 textbooks, over 200 chapters/journal articles, over 400 citations. Pioneer first book on critical care oncology, inventor ABCDE clinical education pedagogy and HATS research model.

  • (706) 721-4709
  • EC 5440

Education

  • Ph.D., Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Case Western Reserve Universit, 1991

  • MN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other University of Pittsburgh - Pit, 1980

  • BSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other University of Connecticut, 1977

Certifications

  • Immunizations 1996

  • Learning Experience Agreement GBON, GHA Agreement, 1996

  • AOCN Oncology Nursing Society, 2018

  • RN GA Board of Nursing, 1991

  • RNL GA Board of Nursing, 1991

  • AOCN Oncology nursing certification corporation, 2015

  • RNL South Carolina, 1980

  • CPR American Heart Association, 2016

  • AOCN Oncology Nurse Certification Corporation, 1997

  • PPD 2015

Awards & Honors

  • Best Professor in Nursing Honor International Nurses Association, Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare, 2016

  • Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2012

  • Roberta Scofield Memorial Certification Award Oncology Nursing Certification, 2009

  • The Beverly Koerner Outstanding Alumni Award for University of Connecticut Alumni Award, 2009

  • Veins for Life Bard Corporation, 2009

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • NURS 9300

    Dissertation
  • NURS 9250

    Investigation of Research Prob
  • NURS 8250

    Health Care Policy

Teaching Interests

Oncology, vascular access

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • 29 Chapters in flash card format including Anesthesia, Assessment skills, Breast system, CV system, Chemotherapy, Correctional care, Diabetes, Domestic violence, GI system, genetics, HEENT system, HIV/AIDS, Infection control., 2025
    Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
  • Petty, M.E., Chernecky, C., Shishkina, I., Maihle, N., Pawl, J., Waller, J.L., Young, L., Zadinsky, J. (2023). Belief in research, religious coping, and willingness to participate in clinical trials among African American patients with hematologic malignancies: A pilot study. Journal of Clinical Pathways 9(1):15-21. doi:10.25270/jcp.2023.01.01 ., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Cummins, M.R., Hardiker, N., Wang, J., Wilson, M., Sward, K., Chernecky, C., Roberts, D., Langford, L.H., Informatics and Technology Expert Panel of the American Academy of Nursing. (2022). American academy of nursing on policy social determinants of health: Data standardization in electronic health records. , 2022
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Rosenkoetter, M.M., Chernecky, C., & Purnell, L. (2021). Quantitative research question development using the Kipling method, 2021
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • The healthcare and technology synergy (HATS) model for practice and research., 2018
    Journal Article, Professional Journal

Research Interests

lung cancer, vascular access, education, model development.

College Service

  • 2018-present – Amanda Howard, DNP Committee member, “Survey on the experiences/quality of life with patients post stroke”, 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • 2018-present – Kim Roberts, PhD Committee member, “Adult Medicaid recipients of inpatient diabetic education and the relationship to readmission rates”. 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • 2017-present – Tracey Puig-Baker, PhD Committee member, topic of bariatrics. 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Marjorie petty, PhD student at Augusta University, College of Nursing, Familalism in African American Hematology patients 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair
  • 2018– Nadine Barrett, DNP Committee Chair, “Relationship of health related quality of life and assessment data in patients with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia purpura”. 2018 - 2019

    Role: Committee Chair

University Service

  • 2013- ASU/GHSU University Senate P&T committee 2013 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • University Promotion and Tenure Committee 2016 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member
  • 2012- 2013 ASU/GHSU consolidation team FAPT committee and Promotion and Tenure Work 2012 - 2013

    Role: Committee Member
  • FAPT Committee 2007 - 2013

    Role: Committee Chair
  • 2009-2012: Graduate Council, School of Graduate Studies, CON representative. 2009 - 2012

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Journal of Interprofessional Care 2014 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Journal of Nursing Management 2014 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Journal of Nursing Measurement 2014 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

Public Service

  • Saints Mary & Martha Monastery 2005 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair
  • Donation of books to GRU Greenblatt Library "Math for Clinical Practice", 2nd ed and "Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures", 6th ed 2013

  • The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access 2007 - 2008

    Role: Other
  • Research Mentor 2005 - 2006

  • Saint Mary of Egypt, Orthodox Church in America 2001 - 2002

    Role: Other