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Cindy Schmus, MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC, CRNP
Areas of expertise: CNS tumors, Radiation/proton therapy, Chemotherapy toxicity expert, Expert neuro oncology care coordinator
About Cindy Schmus
My role is to coordinate care for children with central nervous system tumors, provide clinical care to patients and families, and also provide support during surgical admission, chemotherapy, and radiation.
I especially enjoy providing children and families with anticipatory guidance as they navigate the complex treatments offering hope and compassion. Teaching is my passion! I truly love teaching newly diagnosed families about their child’s disease, interacting with the children, and empowering families to feel comfortable caring for their child and anticipating their supportive care needs.
My area of specialty is Neuro Oncology/ Neurofibromatosis Type 1. I have been an oncology nurse for over 23 years and find each day filled with the hope for a cure and the possibility to make a difference.
I have co-authored an article that focuses on MIBG and nursing challenges, and have also done a poster and paper presentation on side effects during proton radiation. My research interests are radiation side effects, and family coping styles.
Titles
Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON)
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Alpha Nu. Past chapter president.
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Oncology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Editorial Board Member, Pediatric Nursing
Professional Consultant, Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania
Academic Positions
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Nursing of Children Acute/Chronic Nurse Practitioner Graduate program, University of Pennsylvania
Inpatient Nursing Leadership Committee
Research Interests
Medulloblastoma therapy and side effects of treatment
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BSN - Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Graduate Degree
MSN, Acute Care Program: Pediatric Oncology Concentration - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Books
Armstrong, CL. Schmus, CJ. Belasco, JB. Neuropsychological Problems in Neuro-Oncology. In C. L. Armstrong (Ed.), Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology: Applications of Cognitive Neuroscience. New York: Springer, 2010.
Contributor, Essentials of Pediatric Oncology Nursing: A Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition (2003) Nutrition and the Pediatric Oncology Patient.