Human Genetics

Cynthia Prows, MSN, RN

Email

cindy.prows@cchmc.org

Phone

513-636-7963

Fax

513-636-0124

Credentials

BSN: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, 1982.

MSN: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, 1990.

Research

Developing and testing education models to teach nurses about genetics; family responses to genetic information, technology, services.

Publications, Most Recent

Prows, C.A.; Sanchez, N.; Daugherty, C.; Grabowski, G.A.: Gaucher disease: enzyme therapy in the acute neuronopathic variant. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 1997; 71:16-21.

Prows, C.A.; McCain, G.C.: Parental consent for bone marrow transplantation in the case of genetic disorders. Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, 1997; 2:9-18; quiz 19-20.

Prows, C.A.; Sanchez, N.; Daugherty, C.; Grabowski, G.A.: Gaucher disease: enzyme therapy in the acute neuronopathic variant. Am J Med Genet, 1997; 71:16-21.

Prows, C.A.; Lovell, A.M.: Ask the expert. Genetic testing for fragile X. J Soc Pediatr Nurs, 1998; 3:161-166.

Prows, D.R.; Prows, C.A.: Optimizing drug therapy based on genetic differences: implications for the clinical setting.AACN Clin Issues, 1998; 9:499-512; quiz 618-420.

Prows, C.; Bender, P.: Beyond Pierre Robin sequence. Neonatal Network, 1999; 18:13-19.

Prows, C.; Latta, K.; Hetteberg, C.; Williams, J.; Kenner, C.; Monsen, R.: Preparation of undergraduate nursing faculty to incorporate genetics content into curricula. Biological Research for Nursing, 1999; 1:108-112.

Hetteberg, C.;Prows, C.A.; Deets, C.; Monsen, R.B.; Kenner, C.: National survey of genetics content in basic nursing preparatory programs in the United States. Nursing Outlook, 1999; 47:168-174.

Prows, C.; Hopkin, R.: Prader Willi and Angelman syndromes: Exemplars of genomic imprinting. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 1999; 13:76-89.

Williams, J.K.; Prows, C.A.; Lea, D.H.: Resources in Genetics for Nursing Education. Journal of Nursing Education, 2000; 39:45-48.

Special Interests

Educating nurses about genetics; nursing roles in genetics; nursing care of individuals/ families with genetic conditions.

Grants

Prows, C (Principal Investigator), Hetteberg, C.; Latta, K.; Lovell, A.; Saal, H.; and Warren, N. (Aug. 1, 1996 to June 30, 1999): Summer Genetics Program for Nursing Faculty, Ethical, Legal, Social Implications Research Program of The National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funded, total approved budget initial year: $148,802; recommended three-year total budget: $373,424. Extension funded $76,526 (July 17, 1999 to June 30, 2000).
Prows, C. (January 1994): Genetic Resource Nurses: Early Identification and Intervention for Genetic Disorders, March of Dimes, Southwestern Ohio Chapter.
Prows, C. (October 1993): Parental Perceptions of Bone Marrow Transplantation, American Nurses Foundation Inc.
Prows, C. (January 1993): Genetic Resource Nurses: Early Identification and Intervention for Genetic Disorders, March of Dimes, Southwestern Ohio Chapter.
Prows, C.; and McCain, G. (March 1992): Parental Perceptions of Bone Marrow Transplant for Children with Genetic Disorders, Nursing Research Council Fund, Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Prows, C. (April 1989): A Survey of Pediatric Hospitals to Ascertain the Prevalence of Ribavirin Aerosol Administration and the Potential Consequent Environmental Exposure" Dean's Research Fund, College of Nursing and Health, University of Cincinnati.

Honors

Invited participant of the National Institute of Nursing Research Intramural Program's planning meeting to develop an eight week Summer Genetics Institute for Nurses, 1999.
External referee for Medical Research Council of Canada Genomics Research Program, 1999.
Recipient of President's Award, International Society of Nurses in Genetics 1998.
Invited co-editor for special genetics issue of AACN Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 1998.
Advisory Board Member, AGenetics in Clinical Practice: A Practice-based Genetic Curriculum for Nurse Educators at Dale Halsey-Lea, Principal Investigator, Grant 42USC 241 CFR 52, 1997 to 2000.
Invited participant of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Sponsored meeting AEducation of Health Professionals to Deliver Genetic Services, 1997.
Invited Think Tank member to develop core curriculum in genetics for oncology nurses, sponsored by the Oncology Nursing Society, 1996.
Invited National Task Force member, to develop core curriculum of basic genetics for the practicing nurse sponsored by the National Center for Human Genome Research, National Cancer Institute, and National Institute of Nursing Research, 1996.
President, International Society of Nurses in Genetics, 1994.
American Nurses Foundation Scholar, 1993.

Presentations

Prows, C.A.: Unique Nature of Genetic Testing: Implications for Nursing Practice, Research, and Education. Presented as part of a panel with Witte, D.; Prows, C.A.; Prouser, N.: Special Session Symposium, Genetics: What You Don't Know May Hurt You and Your Patient (morning and afternoon sessions) at Sigma Theta Tau International 35th Biennial Convention; Nov. 7, 1999; San Diego, Calif.

Williams, J.; Lewis, J.; Schutte, D.; Prows, C.A.; MacDonald, D.: Educational Research Experiences and Break-out facilitator for Genetics Nursing Research Workshop at International Society of Nurses in Genetics 1999 Educational Conference; Oct. 17, 1999; San Francisco, Calif.

Prows, C.A.; Hetteberg, C.; Deets, C.; Kenner, C.; Monsen, R.: A survey of genetics content in nursing educational programs presented at the 22nd Annual Research Conference of the Midwest Nursing Research Society; March 31,1998; Columbus, Ohio.

Prows, C.A.; Latta, K.K.; Hetteberg, C.: A multifaceted genetics educational program for nursing faculty. Poster presented at the sixth Joint Clinical Genetics Meeting of the March of Dimes and The American College of Medical Genetics; March 20, 1999; Miami, Fla.

Prows, C.A.: The Human Genome Project: Implications for Nursing Practice. Presented at the Nursing Horizons: Celebrating the Past; Building the Future; March 4, 1999; Pittsburgh, Pa.

Prows, C.A.; Schutte, D.; MacDonald, D.; Klemik, M.; and Aschen, S.: Common Complex Disease: Nurses' Roles and Preparation in Genetic Services. Presented at the fifth Joint Clinical Genetics Meeting of the March of Dimes and The American College of Medical Genetics; March 1, 1998; Los Angeles, Calif.

Masny, A.; Prows, C.A.; Daak-Hirsch, S.: Standards of Practice, What's Next? Presented as part of the panel session, Administrative Concerns about Genetics, at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics 1998 Educational Conference; Oct. 27, 1998; Denver, Colo.

Williams, J.; Jones, S.; Daak-Hirsch, S; Prows, C.A.; Skirton, H.: Educating the Educator Presented as part of the panel session, Advances in the Education of Nurses about Genetics, at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics 1998 Educational Conference; Oct. 26, 1998; Denver, Colo.

Prows, C.A.: Impact of the Genetic Revolution on Nursing Practice. Presented at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics 1998 Educational Conference; Oct. 25, 1998; Denver, Colo.

Prows, C.A.: Genetic Assessment: A Focus on Dysmorphic Features. Presented at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Conference; Sept. 26, 1998; Cincinnati, Ohio.

Prows, C.A. The Human Genome Project: Implications for Healthcare. Presented at the Tenth Annual Current Trends in Neonatal and Pediatric Care Conference; Sept. 24, 1998; Cincinnati, Ohio.

Prows, C.A.: Preparation of Undergraduate Faculty To Incorporate Genetic Content into Curricula. Presented at the State of the Art and Science of Genetic Nursing -- A Knowledge Development Conference; Sept. 18, 1998; Baltimore Md.

Prows, C.A.; Hetteberg, C.; Deets, C.; Kenner, C.; Monsen, R.: Genetics content in nursing curricula Poster presented at the American Society of Human Genetics 47th Annual Meeting; Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 1997; Baltimore, Md.

Prows, C.A.; Hetteberg, C.; Deets, C.; Kenner, C.; Monsen, R.: Genetics content in nursing curricula Poster presented at the fourth Joint Clinical Genetics Meeting of the March of Dimes and The American College of Medical Genetics; Feb. 28 to March 2, 1997; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Professional Organizations

International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG), 1989 to present. President 1993 to1994. Chair, Bylaws, 1994 to1995. Chair, Professional Practice Committee 1995 to 1997.
Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Iota chapter, 1982 to present.